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

1h 33m
Documentary
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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).

Cast

Alonzo Williams
Self
David Storms
Self
Egyptian Lover
Self
Professor Griff
Self

Crew

Wolfgang Amadeuz
Director
David Storms
Writer, Producer
Villalobos Body
Writer, Producer
Delphine Williams
Producer
Alonzo Williams
Producer

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