Beat Kings
“The history of hip hop.”
2006•1h 6m•Released
DocumentaryMusic
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.
Languages
English
Cast
Marley Marl
Self
DJ Premier
Self
Pete Rock
Self
RZA
Self
Ye
Self
Just Blaze
Self
Havoc
Self
Swizz Beatz
Self
Prince Paul
Self
The Alchemist
Self
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