Sample This

1h 25m
Documentary
6.7

A documentary that reveals how a forgotten record by the Incredible Bongo Band helped cement the foundation of hip hop when DJ Herc extended its percussion by playing them back to back, creating an anthem on the streets of the Bronx.

Cast

Gene Simmons
Narrator
Rosey Grier
Self
Melle Mel
Self
Questlove
Self
Jerry Butler
Self
Grandmaster Caz
Self
Freda Payne
Self
Afrika Bambaataa
Unknown
DJ Kool Herc
Unknown
King Errisson
Unknown
The New York City Breakers
Unknown

Crew

Dan Forrer
Director, Writer
Michael Levine
Editor
Philip Hurn
Director of Photography
Tara Larsen
Producer
Bob Burris
Producer
Symon Mink
Camera Operator
Ken Sluiter
Music Coordinator
Perry Botkin Jr.
Music

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