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Sample This

6.720131h 25mMovieDocumentary

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.

DirectorDan Forrer
WriterDan Forrer
ProducersBob Burris·Tara Larsen

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Cast · Directed by Dan Forrer

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

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