Show Info
- Status: Ended
- First Aired: January 1, 1999
- Seasons: 1
- Episodes: 3
- Networks: Channel 4
- Genres: Documentary
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The Hip Hop Years(1999)
Overview
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.
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Miniseries
3 episodes • 1999
Miniseries
3 episodes • 1999
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Close To The Edge | Jan 1, 1999 | 0.0 |
| 2 | The New Rock 'n' Roll | TBA | 0.0 |
| 3 | Hip Hop Nation | TBA | 0.0 |
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