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Beat Kings

Beat Kings

The History of Hip Hop

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The "Beat Kings" is the first documentary exploring the original architects of hip hop; "The Producers". For over three decades, beat makers have built hip hop's foundation, constructing the beats behind the rhymes. For the first time, 20 influential producers tell the history of creating hip hop's most definitive records.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

66 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

04 June 2006

Country

Cast

Marley Marl

Marley Marl

Self

DJ Premier

DJ Premier

Self

Pete Rock

Pete Rock

Self

RZA

RZA

Self

Ye

Ye

Self

Just Blaze

Just Blaze

Self

Havoc

Havoc

Self

Swizz Beatz

Swizz Beatz

Self

Alchemist

Alchemist

Self

Alan Maman

Alan Maman

Self

Prince Paul

Prince Paul

Self

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