Beat Kings

The history of hip hop.

Beat Kings — Plot

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.

• Release date
• June 4, 2006
• Runtime
• 66 min
• Genres
• Documentary, Music

Beat Kings — Cast

Marley Marl Self DJ Premier Self

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Pete Rock Self RZA Self Ye Self

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Just Blaze Self

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Havoc Self Swizz Beatz Self