From Scratch: The Birth of Hip Hop (2017)

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A deep exploration into the historical, cultural, political and musical elements that created the genre, featuring present-day conversations with music legends.
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Jan 01, 2017
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A deep exploration into the historical, cultural, political and musical elements that created the genre, featuring present-day conversations with music legends.

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