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199550 minPGdocumentary

7.5/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Rap: Looking for the Perfect Beat

199550 minPGdocumentary

7.5/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Fifty minutes of commentary from rap pioneers and cultural figures examine the genre's origins and its impact on global pop culture.

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Fifty minutes of commentary from rap pioneers and cultural figures examine the genre's origins and its impact on global pop culture.

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Susan Shaw

Susan Shawdirector

Afrika Bambaataa

Afrika Bambaataacast

Chuck D

Nelson George

Nelson Georgecast

Grandmaster Flash

Grandmaster Flashcast

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Melle Mel, Grandmaster Flash, and Afrika Bambaataa reflect on the rise of rap music in the mid-1990s. The film traces the genre's roots in oral traditions and its impact on global pop culture. Commentary from music critic Nelson George, poet Gil Scott-Heron, and actor Ice Cube addresses the urban experience and the social responsibilities tied to rap. Snoop Doggy Dogg and members of Public Enemy contribute perspectives on civil rights and the genre's controversial elements.

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