CinemaOSMovie · 2004 · 1h 49m · R

JAY-Z: Fade to Black

The ultimate concert. Now the ultimate movie.

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An intimate look at hip-hop artist Shawn Carter, Jay-Z, revealing the multiple Grammy Award winning artist as never before, from his background and rise to fame to the recording of his last album. The film chronicles the legendary concert of Jay-Z's performance at Madison Square Garden in November 2003. In an unprecedented event, a hip-hop artist sold out an arena in only two hours. Nearly one year later, fans and artists alike still reflect on this monumental musical night. The event was a spectacular culmination of Jay-Z's recording career prior to his self-proclaimed retirement from solo performing. Yet this one night also defined a musical generation, showcasing the evolution and reach of the world's most popular music genre. Guest performers included Jay-Z's closest friends and music industry colleagues: Beyoncé, Mary J. Blige, Missy Elliott, R. Kelly, Foxy Brown, Pharrell, and Questlove and The Illadelphonics along with appearances by hip hop icons Damon Dash.

Directed byPatrick Paulson, Michael John Warren

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 49m
Language
EN
Released
November 5, 2004
Studios
RadicalMediaParamount ClassicsRoc-A-Fella Records

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
JAŸ-Z

JAŸ-Z

Self

Beyoncé

Beyoncé

Self

Mary J. Blige

Mary J. Blige

Self

Rick Rubin

Rick Rubin

Self

Sean Combs

Sean Combs

Self

Ye

Ye

Self

Ghostface Killah

Ghostface Killah

Self

Memphis Bleek

Memphis Bleek

Self

Funkmaster Flex

Self

Foxy Brown

Foxy Brown

Self

Creative team
Directed by
Patrick Paulson
Michael John Warren
Michael John Warren

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