Beat Kings (2006)
• June 4th, 2006 • 1h 6min
Documentary, Music
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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