Rise Up Reggae Star
On an island where reggae is considered the voice of the people and an outlet for survival, Rise Up Reggae Star follows three aspiring artists who seek to 'rise up' from obscurity.
On an island where reggae is considered the voice of the people and an outlet for survival, Rise Up Reggae Star follows three aspiring artists who seek to 'rise up' from obscurity for their chance at success. This documentary takes the viewer off the beaten path, far from any tourist attractions and sandy beaches; yet it is still able to capture the beauty and magic that the Island has to offer. From the deep countryside to the whirlwind ghettos of Kingston, no matter where you are, the film makes it evident that music is the heartbeat of the culture.
In a society where talent abounds and opportunity is scarce, Rise Up follows the very different lives of three artists struggling in their own unique way for their big break at stardom. Turbulence, the conscious ghetto youth with enough determination to move mountains; Ice, the young faux-gangster dancehall artist from the upper class; and Kemoy, the beautifully innocent country girl who barely realizes her amazing vocal gifts - their stories unfold as the film seamlessly interweaves their lives behind the backdrop of the bustling underground reggae scene of Jamaica. Five years in the making, Rise Up is able to capture the pure artistry and creativity of these three musicians in raw form while at the same time, able to bring the viewer into their personal lives, inside their most private moments, as they struggle to find their voice and discover their ability to overcome life's obstacles.
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Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes
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Turbulence
Universal Struggle
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Turbulence
Turbulence
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Dadiggon
Captive
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Ice Anastacia
You Are My Lady
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Ice Anastacia
Party Now
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Lion Youth
Rat Cut a Bottle
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Kemoy
I Really Need You
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Ras Malekot
Black Woman
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Turbulence
We Need Liberation
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Turbulence
Hail to the King
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Baby G
New World Riddum
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Alpha Blondy
Afriki
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Ice Anastacia
Bounce it Up
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Restless Mashaits
King Dub
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Turbulence
Based on a True Story
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Ice Anastacia
Hold Tight
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Kemoy
Cruisin'
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Turbulence
Woyeeeee
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Rootz Underground
Fire & Ice
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Fantastic Beats
Hard Times Riddim
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Ygo
Ygo the Don
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Franz Capone
Franz Capone
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None
Deleted Record
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Kemoy
Carry On
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Tanya Stephens
What a Day
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Kemoy
All I Need
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Richie Spice
That Ghetto Girl
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Turbulence
Notorious
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Fidel, Alerta and I Jah Bones
Motin Antibabilonia
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Anastacia
When Me Rise
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Restless Mashaits
Tribal African Dub
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Sizzla
Rise to the Occasion
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Sizzla
Be Strong
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Midnite
New Life
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Kemoy
Nobody Can Take That Away
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Turbulence
Turbulence's Rise Up
Credit
| Role | Contributor |
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| Director | Luciano Blotta |