CinemaOSMovie · 2019 · 1h 33m

Set in the West: The Genesis of L.A. Hip Hop

Hip Hop rose from the EAST, but it was Set in the West

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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).

Directed byWolfgang Amadeuz

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Status: Released
Runtime: 1h 33m
Language: EN
Released: June 29, 2019

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Wolfgang Productions

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Set In The West: The Genesis of L.A. Hip Hop OFFICIAL Trailer 2017

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Alonzo Williams

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David Storms

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Egyptian Lover

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Professor Griff

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Directed by: Wolfgang Amadeuz
Written by: David Storms
Villalobos Body
Produced by: Delphine Williams
Alonzo Williams

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