Set in the West: The Genesis of L.A. Hip Hop (2019)
Overview
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).
Production Companies
Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.719 |
Directed By
Wolfgang Amadeuz
Crew
David Storms
Villalobos Body
Delphine Williams
Alonzo Williams
Wolfgang Amadeuz
Villalobos Body
David Storms
TOP CAST
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