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Set in the West: The Genesis of L.A. Hip Hop

Set in the West: The Genesis of L.A. Hip Hop

2019•1h 33m•Documentary
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Hip Hop rose from the EAST, but it was Set in the West

Explores the beginnings of Rap music on the West Coast in the LA area, mostly focusing on Uncle Jamm's Army and Alonzo Williams with the World Class Wreckin' Cru (with footage of Dr. Dre and DJ Yella performing before they created NWA).

David Storms · Writer

Villalobos Body · Writer

Wolfgang Amadeuz · Director

StatusReleased
Runtime1h 33m
LanguageEN
Release DateJun 29, 2019

Actors

Alonzo Williams

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David Storms

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Egyptian Lover

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Professor Griff

Professor Griff

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