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The Hip Hop Years

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About The Hip Hop Years

The Hip Hop Years is a documentary TV series that premiered on Channel 4 on January 1, 1999. It has 1 season and 3 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 1 Episode 1 "Close To The Edge", aired on January 1, 1999.

The Hip Hop Years is a three part series of one hour television documentaries, made for Channel 4 in 1999. The series was devised by David Upshal who produced, directed and narrated the series. He also produced the 33-track compilation CD which accompanied the series and co-wrote the book with Alex Ogg, also titled The Hip Hop Years. The series charts the definitive story of Hip Hop, rising from the streets of the Bronx to become, what Upshal calls, "the new Rock'n'Roll". The programmes combine archive clips and performance from TV, movies and music videos with specially shot material and interviews with key players.

  • Documentary

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Episodes

3 episodes · 1 season

Miniseries

1999 · 3 episodes · Last episode: 27 years ago

The Hip Hop Years Miniseries release dates →
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    3. Hip Hop Nation

    Finale Air date TBA

    The final episode in the series looks at the mid 1990's east coast vs west coast rivalry, the growing commercialisation of hip-hop, and its place at the close of the 20th century as the biggest selling music genre in the United States.

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    2. The New Rock 'n' Roll

    Air date TBA

    Documents the rising popularity of hip-hop through the 1980's and the controversy surrounding the explicit lyrical content of gangsta rap.

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    1. Close To The Edge

    Explores the birth of hip-hop and its roots in the 1970's NYC block parties organised by DJ Kool Herc and Afrika Bambaataa.

Cast & crew

Created by David Upshal

  • Fab 5 Freddy

    Fab 5 Freddy

    Self

  • Afrika Bambaataa

    Afrika Bambaataa

    Self

  • Grand Wizard Theodore

    Grand Wizard Theodore

    Self

  • Crazy Legs

    Crazy Legs

    Self

  • Kid Freeze

    Self

  • Jazzy Jay

    Jazzy Jay

    Self

  • Henry 'Big Bank Hank' Jackson

    Henry 'Big Bank Hank' Jackson

    Self

  • Michael Holman

    Michael Holman

    Self

  • Rick Rubin

    Rick Rubin

    Self

  • Hank Shocklee

    Hank Shocklee

    Self

  • MC Ren

    MC Ren

    Self

  • Tone Loc

    Tone Loc

    Self

  • MC Hammer

    MC Hammer

    Self

  • Vanilla Ice

    Vanilla Ice

    Self

  • Fresh Kid Ice

    Fresh Kid Ice

    Self

  • Brother Marquis

    Self

The Hip Hop Years FAQ

Will there be new episodes of The Hip Hop Years?

The Hip Hop Years has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on January 1, 1999.

When did the latest episode of The Hip Hop Years come out?

The most recent episode of The Hip Hop Years, Season 1 Episode 1 "Close To The Edge", aired on January 1, 1999.

How many seasons of The Hip Hop Years are there?

The Hip Hop Years has 1 season with 3 episodes in total.

When did The Hip Hop Years first air?

The Hip Hop Years first aired on Channel 4 on January 1, 1999.

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