Beat Kings (2006)

The history of hip hop.

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.

Cast (10)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

Marley Marl

Self

DJ Premier

Self

P

Pete Rock

Self

RZA

Self

Ye

Self

J

Just Blaze

Self

H

Havoc

Self

Swizz Beatz

Self

P

Prince Paul

Self

The Alchemist

Self

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