This documentary is an irreverent portrait of Ghanaian hip-hop superstar Reggie Rockstone as he meets friends, shoots videos, talks politics, and performs in New York City. It is an experimental portrait that explores the sensory-emotional experience of a trip to an American city by a global African artist. We see New York through his eyes with its street culture, fashion, and political controversies. He comes together with his old DJ Rab Bakari and his manager former Black Panther Party member Dhoruba Bin Wahad to put on a concert with other young Ghanaian future star musicians like M.anifest, Mensa, and VIP. The film explores the shifts between intimate moments and public lives, boredom and excitement, nostalgia and aspiration.
Book + Film
Is It Sweet?:
Tales of an African Superstar in New York
Chapters
Rab and Reggie’s East Coast Tour
Dhoruba’s House
Independence Day Concert at Gaucho’s Gym
Race in America with Rev. Wright
Staten Island Music Video Shoot
Dhoruba’s Political Discourse
Rab and Reggie head to the Bronx
Reggie’s Farewell Concert at Zoodoo Night Club