Backstage is a 2000 American documentary film directed by Chris Fiore, chronicling the 1999 Hard Knock Life Tour that featured several of hip hops top acts including Jay-Z, DMX, Method Man and Redman. Produced by Damon Dash, Backstage featured live performances by several members of Def Jam's roster and gave an in-depth look at what happened backstage. Originally scheduled for a Fall 1999 release, the film was ultimately released on September 8, 2000.
Cast Main cast Jay-Z DMX Method Man Redman Beanie Sigel Ja Rule Memphis Bleek DJ Clue? Amil
Additional cast Damon Dash Jeremy Dash DJ Scratch Eve Swizz Beatz Pain in da Ass Chuck D Busta Rhymes Sean "Puffy" Combs Mathematics Ed Lover Russell Simmons Kevin Liles Lyor Cohen DJ Twinz
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Soundtrack Year Title Chart positions Certifications(sales thresholds) U.S. U.S. R&B2000Backstage: A Hard Knock Life Released: August 29, 2000 Label: Roc-A-Fella / Def Jam61 US: Gold
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