Set in the West: The Genesis of L.A. Hip Hop
“Hip Hop rose from the EAST, but it was Set in the West”
Synopsis
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).
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Set In The West: The Genesis of L.A. Hip Hop OFFICIAL Trailer 2017
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-06-11
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wolfgang Amadeuz
- Screenplay & Story
- David Storms, Villalobos Body
- Original Title
- Set in the West: The Genesis of L.A. Hip Hop
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Wolfgang Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wolfgang Amadeuz
David Storms, Villalobos Body
Delphine Williams, Alonzo Williams, Villalobos Body, David Storms
Department Leadership Roster
David Storms
Writer
Villalobos Body
Writer
Delphine Williams
Producer
Alonzo Williams
Producer
Wolfgang Amadeuz
Director
Villalobos Body
Producer
David Storms
Producer
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What is Set in the West: The Genesis of L.A. Hip Hop about?
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).
Who directed Set in the West: The Genesis of L.A. Hip Hop?
Set in the West: The Genesis of L.A. Hip Hop was directed by Wolfgang Amadeuz.
Who stars in Set in the West: The Genesis of L.A. Hip Hop?
The principal cast of Set in the West: The Genesis of L.A. Hip Hop includes Alonzo Williams, David Storms, Egyptian Lover, Professor Griff.
When was Set in the West: The Genesis of L.A. Hip Hop released and how long is it?
Set in the West: The Genesis of L.A. Hip Hop was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.