Ghostride the Whip

Ghostride the Whip is a documentary film executive produced by Peter Spirer of Rugged Entertainment. Through a historical perspective, the film explores the elements and trends that may have been responsible for the origins of ghostriding. The documentary also examines the demographic that most appeals to this art form and the lifestyles of those that regularly participate in it.

Ghostride the Whip
Official GhostRide the Whip Poster
Directed by	DJ Vlad
Written by	DJ Vlad David Wilson Lazlo
Produced by	DJ Vlad Peter Spirer
Starring	Mac Dre E-40 Keak Da Sneak MC Hammer Too Short Mistah F.A.B.
Narrated by	Sway
Cinematography	DJ Vlad Jay Gira Keith Gruchalla Jeff Bollman
Edited by	David Wilson Lazlo Joel Rutkowski
Music by	Various Artists
Distributed by	Image Entertainment
Release date	July 29, 2008 (2008-07-29)
Running time	86 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English

By definition, ghostriding the whip involves a car in motion without a driver actively operating it. The driver and passengers typically walk alongside the car as it moves, with thumping music playing at extreme volumes as the riders participate in free-form dance in close proximity to the car. Often, the occupants of the vehicle will dance on top of the car's hood or roof.

Ghostriding is thought to have originated from the San Francisco Bay Area and to have been greatly influenced by the Hyphy movement, which is known for its gritty and pounding rhythms. Mac Dre plays a central role in the film, as he is widely considered to be the forefather of hyphy culture and other Bay Area hip hop trends.