Or how two Dundee lads ‘became’ American, formed rap duo Silibil N’ Brains and took the record industry for a joyride. At its most compelling when the scam turns sour, this impostermentary on dual identities and toxic ambition is good, raucous fun, even if the joke’s overstretched.
The Great Hip Hop Hoax Review
The story of how a pair of Scots reinvented themselves as US whiteboy rap act Silibil N Brains and took the music industry for a ride.
Release Date:
06 Sep 2013
Running Time:
89 minutes
Certificate:
18
Original Title:
Great Hip Hop Hoax, The
Although the story feels stretched to feature length, it's a rollicking ride through the music biz in the company of two piss-taking Scots and their mics.
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