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Where We're From: Rise of L.A. Underground Hip Hop

20210.0 / 1089 min
Documentary, Music

Overview

An exploration of the emergence of L.A.’s “underground” hip hop culture of the late 1990s-early 2000s, recounted first-hand by some of its architects: the creators of Club Elements. Every respected independent MC in the nation came through to Club Elements. This documentary chronicles that vibrant time in Los Angeles’ underground Hip Hop scene and shows a side of L.A.’s subculture that is responsible for an independent movement that spawned a slew of widely recognized and celebrated artists.

Cast

Talib Kweli

Talib Kweli

Self

Vincent Mason

Vincent Mason

Self

Aceyalone

Aceyalone

Self

Abstract Rude

Abstract Rude

Self

Myka 9

Myka 9

Self

Ellay Khule

Ellay Khule

Self

Miles Tackett

Miles Tackett

Self

Soren Baker

Soren Baker

Self

Medusa

Medusa

Self

Crew

Mark Breeze

Mark Breeze

Director

Al Bonds

Al Bonds

Director