Russell Walker is a young, successful manager of rap performers, handling acts for the Krush Groove label, including Run-DMC and The Fat Boys. When Run-D.M.C. has a hit record and Russell needs more money to press more copies, he borrows it from a street hustler and soon regrets his decision.
Acting
Legends playing themselves with zero training, maximum charm.
Sound
Soundtrack IS the movie—every track a banger.
Director
Michael Schultz
Blair Underwood
Russell Walker
Joseph Simmons
Joseph Simmons
Darryl 'DMC' McDaniels
DMC
Sheila E.
Sheila E.
Kurtis Blow
Kurtis Blow
LL Cool J
LL Cool J
Rick Rubin
Rick
Damon Wimbley
The Fat Boys
Mark Morales
The Fat Boys
Darren Robinson
The Fat Boys
Chris Rock
Person Standing Next to Club Phone During Fight (uncredited)
Coati Mundi
Record Shop Owner (uncredited)
Michael Bivins
Self (NEw Edition)
Bobby Brown
Self (New Edition)
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was filmed in actual NYC clubs with real crowds—no budget for extras, so everyone you see is legitimately losing their minds to live performances.
Released the same year as 'Rapper's Delight' went platinum, this film helped mainstream audiences understand hip-hop wasn't a fad—it was a business waiting to explode.
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