Hip Hop Culture And The Tattoo Nation

From 2pac to Lil Wayne, tattoos have become an integral part of Hip Hop artists’ repertoires.
 
 
Tattoo Nation
Tattoo Nation
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. - April 12, 2013 - PRLog -- With graffiti being one of the foundational elements of Hip Hop, it’s only natural that tattoos would be embraced by the same culture.  Many believe that 2pac’s famous THUG LIFE tattoo is the most iconic of the genre, serving as a turning point for how rappers would use tattoos to promote and represent their artistry.

Today, rappers like Wiz Khalifa and Machine Gun Kelly are covered in ink.  The Game and Gucci Mane are known for having large tattoos on their faces.  LA based rapper Kid Ink’s name itself is an ode to the tattoo art form.  But where did this all start from?

Enter “Tattoo Nation”, a documentary (in theaters now) exploring the tattoo revolution in the United States.  What was once limited to gangs, prisons, and the military has gone mainstream, with currently an estimated 45 million Americans having at least one tattoo.  The film stars Danny Trejo, Ed Hardy, Travis Barker, and Mister Cartoon, each of whom have some form of ties to Hip Hop (50 Cent and Tech N9ne will star alongside Danny Trejo later this year in “Vengeance”).

The soundtrack features rappers B-Real (Cypress Hill), Sick Jacken (The Psycho Realm), Nazo Bravo and more, and is released by RBC Records.  To listen visit
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/tattoo-nation-music-from-inspired/id627539013

Director Eric Schwartz has said, "There was no question that these two art forms belonged together in this film.  Both were born in the streets.  They share the pain and the driven spirit that only comes from being marginalized."

Check out the trailer for the film http://www.youtube.com/embed/J0h5Tdw_3UY . For showtimes visit http://www.tattoonationscreenings.com/

End
Source: » Follow
Email:***@aeompr.com Email Verified
Tags:Tattoo, Hip-hop, Nazo Bravo, Itunes, Tattoo Nation
Industry:Entertainment, Movies
Location:Hollywood - California - United States
Subject:Products
Account Phone Number Verified     Disclaimer     Report Abuse
AEOM PR News
Trending
Most Viewed
Daily News



Like PRLog?
9K2K1K
Click to Share