Hip Hop History 1984 – Amazing hip hop documentary

BEAT THIS! | Hip Hop History 1984.

BBC documentary on early old school hip hop in New York, directed by Dick Fontaine. The cast includes Afrika Bambaataa, DJ Kool Herc — the film includes footage from Herc's original dance parties — The Cold Crush Brothers, Jazzy Jay, Brim Fuentes, and The Dynamic Rockers. Malcolm McLaren retelling his trip to the Bronx to listen to Afrika Bambaataa rap beats at a block party. NYC anti-graffiti cops, and more and more and more to watch.

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If you are a fan of the old school era and the underground scene then this is definitely a worthwhile acquisition if you can find it. Like style wars and wildstyle you will recognise that this has been cained as sample fodder and you will appreciate the opportunity to see a number of legends back in the day.

Where did Hip Hop start, how has it evolved and who or what made Hip Hop music popular. In this unique documentary film about the history of Hip Hop is presented like never bevore.

Beat this! A tru Hip Hop history