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When Rap Ruled The World: A White Boy MC's Photo Album, 1986-1991 by Pete Nice (3rd Bass)

SOURCE: deadspin.com Ed. note: Inside, you'll find some of Peter Nash's (formerly Prime Minister Pete Nice) personal memory box from his e…

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The Real Reason Why They Repeat the Same 20 Songs on the Radio & TV Nationwide

Ever wonder why you see and hear the same 20 artists on the rotation on radio & television? No, it's not because people are calling the…

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Uprising: Hip Hop and The L.A. Riots (VH1 Roc Docs) | Full Episode

"Hip Hop and The L.A. Riots" highlights the relationship between Hip-Hop music and the 1992 Los Angeles Riots. Executive produced and narr…

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Pioneers of Hip-Hop: Skills | episode 3

As DJ techniques evolve to be more complex, new branches of the tree give way to funky styles, new battles and even exciting technological…

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Pioneers of Hip-Hop: Step in the Arena | episode 2

The period spanning the late 80’s through the 90’s was the golden era of DJ battles. Friendly competition between DJs, crews and even coas…

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Wild Style (1982)

Wild Style: released 1983. 82 minutes. Written, directed and produced by Charlie Ahearn. Universally hailed as the classic hip hop movie,…

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Pioneers of Hip-Hop: Check the Technique

Big things have small beginnings and the most influential cultural movement on Earth was no different. Follow the Hip-Hop DJ from the raw…

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Serato 20th Anniversary Documentary | Pt. 1

Lace-up your best trainers and crack the champagne - this year we’re celebrating 20 years of Serato and ‘The Power of Music’. On the eve…

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See The Evolution Of Hip-Hop From 1979 To The Present In 30 Minutes (Video)

This Timeline shows how Hip-Hop has changed from 1979 up to 2017. Which Hip-Hop era do you prefer? Part 1

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WATCH: Uncle Jamm's Army: Pioneers of the Modern Party

At the birth of hip-hop and electro in Los Angeles, Uncle Jamm's Army became LA's most popular promoters for over a decade. This is their…

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0 Oct 30, 2017

This Mix Salutes 1987’s Def Jam Tour With LL Cool J, P.E., Eric B. & Rakim and Whodini

Grown Man Rap Show (Episode 138) celebrating the 1987 Def Jam Tour - originally aired on October 15, 2017 playlists at: www.facebook.com/G

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Watch Dave Chappelle: Killin' Them Softly [FULL VIDEO]

Dave Chappelle returns to D.C. and riffs on politics, police, race relations, drugs, Sesame Street and more.

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Watch "My Mic Sounds Nice", A Truth about Women and Hip Hop (Documentary)

A documentary covering rap's most successful women in hip hop and the woman's place in the culture, where it stands, and where it's going…

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