MC Frontalot's 2006 national tour spans from South Carolina to Seattle, featuring performances that draw enthusiastic crowds of nerdcore fans.
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MC Frontalot's 2006 national tour spans from South Carolina to Seattle, featuring performances that draw enthusiastic crowds of nerdcore fans.
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MC Frontalot embarks on his first national tour, beginning in South Carolina and culminating at the Penny Arcade Expo in Seattle. The film features performances from the 2006 tour and includes interviews with fellow nerdcore artists like MC Chris and MC Lars. Industry figures such as "Weird Al" Yankovic and Prince Paul discuss the genre's origins and its place within hip hop. Relationships among Frontalot and his band members are tested as they navigate the challenges of life on the road.
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Why Watch
- Meet MC Frontalot, the godfather of nerdcore hip hop.
- See behind-the-scenes footage from a national tour.
- Find out how nerdcore is shaping hip hop today.
Did You Know
- Nerdcore Rising premiered at the 2008 South by Southwest festival.
- The DVD was first sold at the 2008 Penny Arcade Expo in Seattle.
- The film features contributions from artists like 'Weird Al' Yankovic and Brian Posehn.
- MC Frontalot's tour began in South Carolina and ended in Seattle.
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Who directed Nerdcore Rising?
Nerdcore Rising was directed and produced by Negin Farsad.
When was the DVD of Nerdcore Rising released?
The DVD was sold in limited release in August 2008 and was released widely on 15 September 2009.
What is the main focus of Nerdcore Rising?
Nerdcore Rising focuses on the nerdcore genre of hip-hop music, following MC Frontalot on his first national tour.
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