1 More Hit
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1 More Hit is a documentary film by Shauna Garr
which took seven years to complete. Production began in 2004, it screened at SXSW in 2007, but continued shooting and editing and was not officially completed until 2011. It follows the life of hip hop producer
J-Swift
, formerly of The Pharcyde
, from homelessness
and crack
addiction
to his mission to win back his life and music career.
Shauna Garr
Shauna Garr is an American producer, writer and Entertainment executive. She is best known for producing the 2001 Stoner comedy hit How High with Universal Pictures.-Biography:...
which took seven years to complete. Production began in 2004, it screened at SXSW in 2007, but continued shooting and editing and was not officially completed until 2011. It follows the life of hip hop producer
Hip hop production
Hip hop production is the creation of hip hop music. Though the term encompasses all aspects of hip hop music, it's most commonly used to refer to the instrumental, non-lyrical aspects of hip hop. This means that hip hop producers are the instrumentalists involved in a work...
J-Swift
J-Swift
J-Swift is an American music producer responsible for songs with groups on the Delicious Vinyl Label. He has produced the alternative rap groups The Pharcyde and The Wascals.-Biography:...
, formerly of The Pharcyde
The Pharcyde
The Pharcyde are an alternative hip hop group based in South Central Los Angeles. The original four members of the group are Imani , Slimkid3 , Bootie Brown and Fatlip . DJ Mark Luv was the group's first DJ, followed by producer J-Swift and then J Dilla...
, from homelessness
Homelessness
Homelessness describes the condition of people without a regular dwelling. People who are homeless are unable or unwilling to acquire and maintain regular, safe, and adequate housing, or lack "fixed, regular, and adequate night-time residence." The legal definition of "homeless" varies from country...
and crack
Crack cocaine
Crack cocaine is the freebase form of cocaine that can be smoked. It may also be termed rock, hard, iron, cavvy, base, or just crack; it is the most addictive form of cocaine. Crack rocks offer a short but intense high to smokers...
addiction
Substance dependence
The section about substance dependence in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders does not use the word addiction at all. It explains:...
to his mission to win back his life and music career.
Cast
All appearing as themselves.- J-SwiftJ-SwiftJ-Swift is an American music producer responsible for songs with groups on the Delicious Vinyl Label. He has produced the alternative rap groups The Pharcyde and The Wascals.-Biography:...
- AkonAkonAliaune Damala Badara Thiam, better known as simply Akon , is a Senegalese American R&B recording artist and songwriter.According to Forbes, Akon grossed $21 million in 2010, $20 million in 2009 and $12 million in 2008. He rose to prominence in 2004 following the release of "Locked Up", the first...
- Twink CaplanTwink CaplanTwink Caplan is an American actress, comedian and producer. She is probably best known for her roles in Amy Heckerling's box office hits Clueless and the Look Who's Talking series.-Biography:...
- Shauna Garr
- Paul Mooney