Documentary · 2019 · 1h 33m

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

Set in the West: The Genesis of L.A. Hip Hop poster
Director
Wolfgang Amadeuz
Cast
Alonzo Williams as Self David Storms as Self Egyptian Lover as Self Professor Griff as Self
Crew
David Storms — Writer Villalobos Body — Writer Alonzo Williams — Producer Villalobos Body — Producer David Storms — Producer Delphine Williams — Producer
Tagline

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

Synopsis

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).

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Mood & Themes
rap musictechno rap
Key Collaborators
Wolfgang Amadeuz Director David Storms Writer Villalobos Body Writer Alonzo Williams Producer Villalobos Body Producer David Storms Producer Delphine Williams Producer
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