A documentary that reveals how a forgotten record by the Incredible Bongo Band helped cement the foundation of hip hop when DJ Herc extended its percussion by playing them back to back, creating an anthem on the streets of the Bronx.
Editing
Seamless cuts between archival footage and animated breaks.
Production
Tracking down the actual forgotten musicians — detective work.
Sound
That break. You know the one. It hits different with context.
Director
Dan Forrer
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
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