Bibliograph

Origins of hip-hop, directors, Yemsi Brookes, Mandon Lovett, Slane Hatch

Type

Label

Origins of hip-hop, directors, Yemsi Brookes, Mandon Lovett, Slane Hatch

Language

eng

Characteristic

videorecording

Main title

Origins of hip-hop

Oclc number

1347126019

Responsibility statement

directors, Yemsi Brookes, Mandon Lovett, Slane Hatch

Runtime

344

Summary

The eight-part docuseries delves into the compelling, inspiring stories of some of hip-hop's most celebrated and groundbreaking artists in their own words. Narrated by renowned rapper Nas and featuring never-before-seen archival footage and interviews with family, friends, and collaborators, the hour-long episodes chronicle the rise of eight culture-defining hip-hop legends across multiple generations and styles, including Busta Rhymes, Eve, Fat Joe, Grandmaster Flash, Ice-T, Ja Rule, Lil Jon, and Uncle Luke, as they share the experiences that shaped their music and made them icons

Target audience

adult

Technique

live action

Classification