Dave Chapelle’s Block Party

Dave Chapelle’s Block Party

written by terri sapp

There are a few times in my life when something makes me say, “Damn, I wish I’d been there!”  Watching Dave Chapelle’s Block Party DVD made me want to delve into the world of time travel!  Anyone who ever watched Dave Chapelle on cable television, or on the movies, and laughed should head out to the video store immediately and rent or buy Dave Chapelle’s Block Party.  Especially if you like Hip-Hop music, you WILL NOT regret it.  I loved this DVD so much, I watched it twice in the time I had it.  Dave Chapelle’s comedy is not the only reason to catch this documentary style hip-hop comedy mix.  Among other reasons are, Mos Def, Talib Kweli, Kanye West, Common, Erykah Badu, Jill Scott, Dead Prez, The Fugees, and the Roots acting as the house band!  I had no idea what I was in for when a friend popped this disc into the player. Continue reading