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

29 June 2019| 93 min

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).

Genres

Documentary

Cast

Alonzo Williams

Alonzo Williams

David Storms

David Storms

Egyptian Lover

Egyptian Lover

Professor Griff

Professor Griff

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