Set in the West: The Genesis of L.A. Hip Hop (2019)
• June 29th, 2019 • 1h 33min
Documentary
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).
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