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2013 · 1h 25m
Documentary
Starring Gene Simmons · Rosey Grier · Melle Mel
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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.

Theatrical
Sep 12, 2013
DVD / Blu-ray
Dec 10, 2013
Director
Dan Forrer
Producers
Bob Burris, Tara Larsen
Keywords
hip-hop apache nation bronx, new york city incredible bongo band
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Gene Simmons
Self - Narrator (voice)
R
Rosey Grier
Self
M
Melle Mel
Self
Q
Questlove
Self
J
Jerry Butler
Self
G
Grandmaster Caz
Self
F
Freda Payne
Self
A
Afrika Bambaataa
Self
D
DJ Kool Herc
Self
K
King Errisson
Self

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