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From Scratch: The Birth of Hip Hop

2017· 1h 0m

DocumentaryMusic

Directed by Kirk Fraser

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Overview

A deep exploration into the historical, cultural, political and musical elements that created the genre, featuring present-day conversations with music legends.

Cast

DJ Kool Herc

DJ Kool Herc

Self

Melle Mel

Melle Mel

Self

Rah Digga

Rah Digga

Self

Abiodun Oyewole

Abiodun Oyewole

Self

Charlie Ahearn

Charlie Ahearn

Self

Rakim

Rakim

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