Set in the West: The Genesis of L.A. Hip Hop
“Hip Hop rose from the EAST, but it was Set in the West”
2019•1h 33m•Released
Documentary
Explores the beginnings of Rap music on the West Coast in the LA area, mostly focusing on Uncle Jamm's Army and Alonzo Williams with the World Class Wreckin' Cru (with footage of Dr. Dre and DJ Yella performing before they created NWA).
Director
Wolfgang Amadeuz
Writer
Villalobos Body, David Storms
Studio
Wolfgang Productions
Cast
Alonzo Williams
Self
David Storms
Self
Egyptian Lover
Self
Professor Griff
Self
Production
Company
Wolfgang Productions
Producer
Villalobos Body
Producer
David Storms
Producer
Alonzo Williams
Producer
Delphine Williams
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