Multiplatinum-selling rappers like DMX Method Man Jay-Z and others take you where you've never been before: behind the scenes of the hottest hip-hop concert tour ever! Hip irreverent and real BACKSTAGE rides along with the groundbreaking 50-city "Hard Knock Life Tour" and doesn't hold anything back! From the tour bus to the hotel to the stage cameras are there to capture all the craziness as the show rolls from city to city! Also featuring the powerful performances of Redman Ja Rule Beanie Sigel -- and a red-hot soundrack by DJ Clue -- you don't want to miss this exclusive chance to see what really happens when Rap hits the road!System Requirements:Starring: Jay-Z; DMX; Method Man; Redman; Beanie Sigel; DJ Clue; Memphis Bleek; Amil; Ja Rule; Memphis Black; Damon Dash Directed By: Chris Fiore Running Time: 87 Min. Color Copyright 2003 Buena Vista Home Video.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: DOCUMENTARIES/MISC. Rating: R UPC: 786936144673 Manufacturer No: 02164500

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However, I have had trouble with 2 copies of the DVD I have bought so far. Both times, chapters 9-12 have played OK but won't fast forward or rewind. When you try to do either the DVD freezes up. I'm not sure if I'm buying from a bad batch of DVDs at the particular store I went to or if this is a problem with all the Backstage DVD's but it's frustrating if you want to just skip to a particular scene within any of these chapters. In summation: great disc for those wanting to see some of the reality behind the glitz and glamor of the hip hop music world but buyer beware: there may be problems with your DVD depending on where you purchase it.

4 of 4 found the following review helpful:

Jay Z- Doing his best to change the gameFeb 20, 2001
By J. Highsmith
I purchased this DVD because I was interested in seeing what actually goes on at a concert from the viewpoint of the artist. I didn't get a chance to see the concert so I also wanted to see if they were going to show a few performances as well. Overall, this is a good DVD but if you are not a Rocafella fan or if you do not like the artists that were featured in this concert, then you will not like the DVD. If you are a hip hop fan like I am, you will enjoy the artist profiles on Jay Z, DMX, Ja Rule, Memphis Bleek, Beanie Sigel, Amil and even DJ Clue. You get to see what actually goes on with the tour buses, groupies and with the artists that have to spend nearly 3 weeks with each other on various tour stops. You get to see a few freestyles from the artists as well. Overall, this was an excellent documentary of what goes on at a hip hop concert. The only thing about the DVD that I wish there was more of, was actual concert photage. Redman & Method Man show up with "How High", Redman & Busta Rhymes perform most of "Da Goodness" and DMX and Jay Z give excerpts of their songs but nothing in it's entirety. If you like hip hop as much as I do, this is the DVD for you.

5 of 6 found the following review helpful:

PHAT but could be better.Jul 23, 2002

They needed to extend the length of this DVD. Despite the title i thought it would have more concert footage. Its fustrating when one of your favourite songs begins and is then cut off, and believe me with the rappers featured on this DVD its rather frequent. DMX is by far the most entertaining because what he says is most interesting and at times relevant. Its good to see how Ja acts in a interview senario. he seems very on point. Method Man and Redman are themselves, entertaing and so high they could kiss tha sky as always. This DVD was a must for my collection beacuse of the all-star cast. If u respect the people mentioned above i recommend u buy this DVD. Definatly blunt somkin material.

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Good VideoFeb 05, 2005
By YoungBuck519
DMX is sick and Meth and Red were awsome too. It was crazy seein Methodman and Redman perform flyin though the sky kickin off their Timbs. Pain in tha ass was some funnt sh*t too doin his Tony Montana Impression Eatin a sandwich. This DVD is worth watchin, peace

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