Beat Kings

Beat Kings (2006)

June 4th, 20061h 6min

Documentary, Music
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Overview

The "Beat Kings" is the first documentary exploring the original architects of hip hop; "The Producers". For over three decades, beat makers have built hip hop's foundation, constructing the beats behind the rhymes. For the first time, 20 influential producers tell the history of creating hip hop's most definitive records.


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