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A slightly dated but nonetheless fascinating snapshot of musical history, Beat Street is an urban musical detailing the roots of hip-hop. Set in early-1980s New York, the film focuses on the lives of a small group of young people setting their experiences against the larger backdrop of the city's burgeoning music scene. The story of up-and-coming DJ Kenny (Guy Davis) and his relationship with jazz musician Tracy (Rae Dawn Chong) may only be a device, but it's surprisingly effective, as is the ultimately tragic tale of graffiti artist Ramon (Jon Chardiet). The movie's real raison d'être, however, is to showcase the sounds of the street, so it's full of some of hip-hop's most influential names--Melle Mel, Doug E Fresh, Kool Moe Dee, the Rocksteady Crew, Jazzy Jeff, and Arthur Baker. And while the combination of electro and rapping may sound a little crude to modern ears, there can be no doubt that Beat Street is the sight and sound of history being made. --Phil Udell
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BEAT STREET
Genre: Musicals
Rating: PG
Release Date: 0000-00-00
Media Type: DVD
SKU:GMDB2288528
Genre: Musicals
Rating: PG
Release Date: 0000-00-00
Media Type: DVD
SKU:GMDB2288528
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Format:VHS Tape
A true hip-hop classic. I was first introduced to this film through my mother who was a teenager at the time of it's original release in 1984. Thanks to this movie, at 9 years old, i have a greater appreciation for hip hop and better understand its origins. This movie gives an accurate representation of one of the 20th century's most influential musical genres. Unlike the other hip hop movies Beat Street accurately captures the look and feel of the hip hop culture of New York City in the 80s (sheepskins, bomber jackets, kangol hats) It also takes a holistic look at hip hop nation astutely incorporating all of its elements - rap music, break dancing, spinning/mixing, graffiti art. More than just a movie about hip hop, it is a movie about familial ties, friendship and the triumph of the human spirit. It is a must see for the new generation of hip hop soldiers. Buy it - YOU WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED! Peace out!
Leandro B. a.k.a. Rocker
Format:DVD
WHOEVER GAVE BEAT STREET LESS THAN 5,,AREN'T TRUE TO HIP HOP,AND PROBABLY DOESN'T UNDERSTAND THE MOVEMENT THAT BOUGHT ABOUT YOUR 50 CENTS,AND PETEY PABLO'S,AND JAY-Z'S.... BEAT STREET IS MY #1 HIP HOP MOVIE!!! (...)BEAT STREET WILL REMAIN A CLASSIC TO ME..
Format:DVD
Beat street is one of the greatest movies of all time since House party and Class act came out in the 90's decade where I grew up.It was really a great movie and one of the best movies of the year!
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ROCKSTEADY BY FAR WINS THE BATTLE, OFF CAMERA
In the movie it would have appeared that NYC Breakers would have won the battle @ the Roxy because of their fast, dynamic moves. Read more
Published on Jun 17 2004
5.0 out of 5 stars
Hip Hop In It's Hay Day
The movie Beat Street, has always been one of my favorite movies of all time. Mainly because, it captured three important elements of Hip-Hop, and that was Djing, breaking and... Read more
Published on Mar 23 2004 by Antwan Anderson
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HO HO HO open up yo dowww
THE SONG IS CALLED I.O.U BY FREEZE
PEACE
Published on Mar 18 2004 by maze
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Help me
Any of y'all remember the track on Double K's performance the the Burnin' Spear...that went something like "A, E...A, E, I, O, U and sometimes Y. Read more
Published on Feb 10 2004
5.0 out of 5 stars
MAN YA'LL BITERS, ALL YO HOMEBOYS ARE BITERS!
I agree with one of the previous comments about the movie plot itself not being all that great, but just to watch and reminisce with a time that can never be replaced. Read more
Published on Dec 31 2003
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not the greatest movie...BUT
As a movie in it's general sense, Beat Street is not a great film. It's just OK. It's real value is in its history, and being sort of a window to the past... Read more
Published on Dec 18 2003 by Tony Lewis
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Classic and I do mean CLASSIC...
Even though this music is dated, you can see the innocence in it. Almost anyone who performed (musically) in this movie can be easily added tothe Hip Hop hall of fame. Read more
Published on Oct 15 2003
4.0 out of 5 stars
Beat Street, king of the beat
This is the first movie I ever saw about Hip-Hop. I saw it back around when it came out. I was a young, snot nose white boy from the 'Burbs. Read more
Published on July 21 2003 by J. Williams
5.0 out of 5 stars
hip hop classic
i must have watched this movie 6 or 7 times in the theatres back in 84. it was real inspiring for bboys like myself. Read more
Published on July 16 2003
4.0 out of 5 stars
One of Hip-Hop's Elite Films.
Every Hip Hop head in the world should own this film for one reason alone: New York City Breakers vs. The Rocksteady Crew @ the Roxy. Classic! Read more
Published on Jun 3 2003 by K. Reynolds
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