The Truth About Irish Hip Hop

Could Ireland follow the landscape of UK hip hop, producing world renowned rappers that top the charts? Ireland is renowned for its writers & poets, so why hasn’t hip hop entered the cultural mainstream here? This short documentary explores the issues surrounding rap music & shows the wonderfully eclectic mix of artists carrying the genre forward. This film is a testament to the rise of Irish hip hop & the changing attitudes towards the once foreign art form that is finding increasing popularity amongst a new multicultural generation.