Film

Microphone Check: The Hidden History of Hip Hop

2024 · 2h 19m · Documentary · History · Music

Microphone Check stands as a groundbreaking documentary offering a compelling narrative that delves into the often-overlooked origins and evolution of hip hop culture. As the first film of its kind to center primarily on the original pioneers of the genre, it sheds light on their invaluable contributions and untold stories. Beyond this pioneering approach, Microphone Check also distinguishes itself by being the first to comprehensively explore the origins of all the elements of hip hop, from DJing and MCing to graffiti and breakdancing. Through a captivating blend of interviews, archival footage, and cultural analysis, the film not only celebrates the creative ingenuity, social impact, and enduring legacy of hip hop but also reaffirms its status as a global cultural force.

Grandmaster Caz

Himself

MC Sha-Rock

Herself

Melle Mel

Himself

DJ Hollywood

Himself

Coke La Rock

Himself

Tariq Nasheed

Himself

Lord Jamar

Himself

Dr. Randy Short

Himself

MC Debbie D

Herself

• Tariq NasheedDirector
• Kyrie IrvingExecutive Producer

Microphone Check: The Hidden History of Hip Hop (Official Trailer)

Release date

May 23, 2024

Status

Released

Original language

English

Runtime

2h 19m

Genres

Documentary, History, Music