12 Sep 2005
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The American comedian/actor delivers a story about the alternative Hip Hop scene. A small town Ohio mans moves to Brooklyn, New York, to throw an unprecedented block party.
Sample This
A documentary that reveals how a forgotten record by the Incredible Bongo Band helped cement the foundation of hip hop when DJ Herc extended its percussion by playing them back to back, creating an anthem on the streets of the Bronx.
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Gene Simmons Narrator
Rosey Grier Self
Melle Mel Self
Questlove Self
Jerry Butler Self
Grandmaster Caz Self
Freda Payne Self
Afrika Bambaataa 
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The New York City Breakers
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