Sample This (2013)

  • NR
  • 09/12/2013 (US)
  • Documentary
  • 1h 25m

Overview

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.

Dan Forrer

Writer, Director

Cast

Gene Simmons's headshot

Gene Simmons

Narrator
Rosey Grier's headshot

Rosey Grier

Self
Melle Mel's headshot

Melle Mel

Self
Questlove's headshot

Questlove

Self
Jerry Butler's headshot

Jerry Butler

Self
Grandmaster Caz's headshot

Grandmaster Caz

Self
Freda Payne's headshot

Freda Payne

Self
Afrika Bambaataa's headshot

Afrika Bambaataa

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