THE PRIVATE ARCHIVE
By Appointment Only
The Come Up DVD Archive contains the complete preserved collection of one of hip hop's most important underground documentation eras. Maintained as a private cultural archive by Hood Box Office in partnership with The Wendy Black Foundation, access is granted to qualified researchers, documentary filmmakers, journalists, academic institutions, and cultural partners.
THE COME UP: RARE INTERVIEWS
Documentary | 45m | 2005
Explore the groundbreaking interviews that defined a generation of hip-hop culture. This collection features artists sharing their untold stories, capturing the essence of an era before the digital age.
Hip-Hop Archive Award Winner
2005
Best Documentary Feature
2005
Official Selection
Hip-Hop Film Festival
2005
Who Uses The Archive
Cultural institutions, researchers, and storytellers preserving hip hop history
Branding
Documentary Filmmakers
Producers researching hip hop’s underground era, mixtape culture, or specific artists from the period.
Journalists & Writers
Long-form journalists, biographers, and cultural critics documenting the DVD era’s impact on modern hip hop.
Academic Researchers
University programs, music historians, and cultural studies departments studying hip hop’s underground documentation.
Cultural Institutions
Museums, libraries, and preservation organizations partnering on hip hop history projects.
The Complete Archive
The Come Up DVD Archive preserves the complete documented history of one of underground hip hop's most influential brands. The collection includes:
📼 Original DVD Volumes
Every released volume in physical and digitized form, including rare and out-of-print editions.
🎤 Unreleased Footage
Behind-the-scenes material, extended interviews, and footage that never made the final cuts.
📸 Photography & Print Materials
Original cover art, promotional materials, photography, and physical artifacts from the era.
📝 Documentation & Research
Historical context, artist appearance logs, distribution records, and cultural impact documentation.
The archive is not publicly accessible. Access is granted only through formal request and approval.
Request Archive Access
Tell us about your project. We respond to qualified inquiries within 5–7 business days.
All requests are reviewed by Hood Box Office and The Wendy Black Foundation. Approval is at our discretion based on project alignment with our preservation mission. Licensing fees and access terms are determined per project.
Institutional Partnerships
The Wendy Black Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, partners with museums, universities, and cultural institutions on hip hop preservation initiatives. We welcome conversations about long-term collaborative projects, exhibitions, educational programming, and joint preservation efforts.
TRUST & CREDIBILITY
📜 Cultural Preservation Mission
“We don’t just have the footage. We have the responsibility to preserve it correctly.”
— Hood Box Office Preservation Network
🏛️ 501(c)(3) Partnership
“The Wendy Black Foundation operates as a recognized non-profit organization dedicated to hip hop cultural preservation.”
🤝 Industry Recognition
“Trusted by documentary filmmakers, journalists, and cultural institutions documenting the underground era of hip hop.”