Set in the West: The Genesis of L.A. Hip Hop
20191h 33mHD
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).
Genres: Documentary
Cast: Alonzo Williams, David Storms, Egyptian Lover, Professor Griff
Status: Released
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