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200545 minGdocumentary

Scene Not Heard

200545 minGdocumentary

Interviews with over a dozen hip-hop artists, including Lady B, Schoolly D, and emerging talents like Michele Byrd-McPhee, fill the screen.

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Maori Karmael Holmes

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Interviews with over a dozen hip-hop artists, including Lady B, Schoolly D, and emerging talents like Michele Byrd-McPhee, fill the screen.

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Maori Karmael Holmesdirector

Sheena Lestercast

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Lady B, a pioneer of hip-hop, shares her experiences alongside other influential figures like Schoolly D and Monie Love in Philadelphia. Scene Not Heard features interviews with established artists such as Bahamadia and Ursula Rucker, as well as current talents like the Jazzyfatnastees and Ms. Jade. Emerging artists, including Versus and Michele Byrd-McPhee of Montäzh, also contribute to the narrative. Scholars, critics, and local promoters provide context to the evolution of hip-hop culture in the city.

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