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Bootsy Collins: Unsung [FULL DOCUMENTARY]

Tonight the story behind BOOTSY COLLINS. Told in his own words, the Parliament-Funkadelic bassist candidly shares the personal problems wh…

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0 Dec 17, 2012

Yo! The Story of Yo! MTV Raps [FULL DOCUMENTARY]

VH1 takes a look back at music television's first show completely dedicated to hip hop. Yo! MTV Raps became a groundbreaking phenomenon th…

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0 Nov 14, 2012

Unsung: Kool Moe Dee (Documentary)

Manhattan native Kool Moe Dee became an underground rap pioneer in the 70s and later broke out as a star as part of the group Treacherous T…

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0 Jul 17, 2012

The Evolution of Dance Music

How Music Travels: The Evolution of Western Dance Music (Infographic)

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0 May 31, 2012

Chuck Brown: An Elegy for Chocolate City

On the legacy of the go-go pioneer By Jeff Chang on May 22, 2012 (source: grantland.com) I first saw Chuck Brown in the summer of 1987…

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0 May 24, 2012

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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0 May 4, 2012

Nas On VH1′s ‘Behind The Music’ [Video]

"Behind The Music: Nas" tells the story of one of hip hop's most daring and prolific icons. Raised in the gritty Queensbridge projects of…

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0 Apr 18, 2012

Soul Train - The Hippest Trip in America (VH1) | WATCH ONLINE

Few television series were as innovative and influential as Soul Train. Set first in Chicago, and later in Los Angeles, the Soul Train dan…

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0 Feb 1, 2012

Dead Prez - All Power To The People [WATCH DOCUMENTARY]

A dead prez documentary by Pardeep Dhillon

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0 Jul 27, 2011

Why Most Rappers Are Broke: What It Takes To Make Serious Money In Hip-Hop (Throwback Footage)

Sway narrates this MTV special on "Why Most Rappers Are Broke and What It Takes To Make Serious Money In Hip-Hop" includes Jay Z, Jermaine…

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0 Jul 25, 2011

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Rising UK Rapper TENCE Drops Brand New Single ‘Make It Happen’

UK breakthrough rap artist TENCE returns with his latest single ‘Make It Happen’. Showcasing his sizeable talent that has been impacting the urban music scene over the past two years, Make It Happen see’s the East Midlands talent share his impressive range, spitting over a festival fuelled drum and bass beat with an impeccable flow, high octane energy and on point…See More
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PREZIDENT BROWN WITH DJ SEP All Ages 9pm $25 at Sweetwaterr Music Hall, Mill Valley, Ca.

July 12, 2024 at 8pm to July 13, 2024 at 12am
WINTICKETS to  PREZIDENT BROWN WITH DJ SEP All Ages FRIDAY, JULY 12, 2024 Doors: 8pm Show: 9pm $25 Sweetwater Music HallFitz Albert Cotterell aka Prezident Brown was born in Johnny’s Hill district on the Bullhead Mountain, Jamaica in the mid-1960’s and raised in Oracabessa, St Mary. He built up a reputation by performing on local sound systems throughout the 1980’s, under various names…See More
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California Dreaming: Hip-Hop’s Biggest Summer Compilation Project

Los Angeles, California — VaughnBornFamous, known for his innovative approach to music, is set to kick off the summer in style with his much-anticipated 2024 project, ‘California Dreaming’. This ambitious compilation involves a collaboration of over 15 talented producers and artists from diverse corners of the world, promising a vibrant mix of sounds and creativity. Scheduled for release on July 5th, 2024 the project not only serves as a compilation but also as the soundtrack to the summer…See More
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WEDNESDAY JUNE 26 THROWBACK (2nd & 4th Wednesdays) All Throwbacks: Hip Hop, Soul/Funk, Reggae +more!Featuring Ren the Vinyl Archaeologist and special guest DJ Cutso (The Bangerz)Upcoming guests Malachi, Audio1, Jah Yzer + more!at Hello Stranger Bar, 1724 Broadway, Oakland. Doors 8pm. DJ Set starts at 9pm. No cover!…See More
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