The Show

The Show is a 1995 American documentary film about hip hop music. It was directed by Brian Robbins and featured interviews with some of hip hop's biggest names. Def Jam founder Russell Simmons stars in and narrates the film. The film grossed $1,482,892 in its opening weekend and $2,702,578 during its theatrical run. Cast Afrika Bambaataa The Notorious B.I.G. Kurtis Blow Sean "Puffy" Combs Snoop Doggy Dogg Dr. Dre Warren G Andre Harrell of Uptown Records Kid Capri LL Cool J Craig Mack Method Man Melle Mel Naughty by Nature Raekwon Run-D.M.C. Slick Rick Russell Simmons Tha Dogg Pound Twinz Whodini Wu-Tang Clan Soundtracks A soundtrack consisting entirely of hip hop was released on August 15, 1995 by Def Jam Recordings. The soundtrack was very successful, peaking at 4 on the Billboard 200 and 1 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and was certified platinum on October 16, 1995.