Graffiti Rock | Pilot Episode (Full)

Graffiti Rock TV Show image. Backdrop from the episode.

Equally as important as Wild Style and Beat Street, Graffiti Rock (Pilot Episode) is a must watch for those seeking a solid representation early 80s hip hop. Complete with performances, fashion breakdown, and a brief DJ tutorial – “back and forth,” Jk. 

Released in 1984, Graffiti Rock was created by and hosted by artist, musician, writer, and filmmaker, Michael Holman, who at the time, was the manager for the infamous New York City Breakers that are featured in the episode. Alongside the NYC Breakers, the episode features performances by Run D.M.C., Kool Moe Dee and Special K of the Treacherous Three, Shannon, and DJ Jimmie Jaz. 

This episode is a great time capsule and still enjoyable to watch every so often. I’ve embedded a link for you to watch again or for the first time. Enjoy. 

-Renzo

Credits: Wikipedia for some of the details.
Photo: Daily Rap Facts.

DJ Premier – So Wassup? Episode 6 – Nasty Nas

DJ Premier & Nasty Nas So Wassup ep 6 cover

The legendary producer Premo aka DJ Premier aka one half of Gang Starr (R.I.P. Guru) recently dropped a new YouTube series called “So Wassup?” where he breaks down the process of some of his most iconic productions and collaborations. In this episode Premo talks about his process on the Nasty Nas’s track Represent.

Check it out, his is a dope episode. While you’re at it, go down the rabbit hole and check out all the episodes, the music nerd on you will geek out. 

UPDATE: As of 2024, There are 60+ episodes of So Wassup?.

-JeloRoc