Origins of hip-hop
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.
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Physical Description
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2 videodiscs (344 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. - Publisher New York, NY : A & E Television Networks, [2022]
Content descriptions
General Note: | Title from sell sheet. Originally broadcast as an 8-part docuseries on television. Wide screen. |
Participant or Performer Note: | Nasir Jones (Nas), Grandmaster Flash, Ice-T, Busta Rhymes, Fat Joe, Ja Rule, Lil Jon, Jay-z. |
System Details Note: | DVD, wide screen; 2.0 Dolby digital. |
Language Note: | Subtitled for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH). |