Beat Street | Rae Dawn Chong, Guy Davis

Beat Street | Rae Dawn Chong, Guy Davis | Great Film

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Beat Street

	Beat Street Rae Dawn Chong, Guy Davis MGM (Video & DVD), 2003 average customer review:based on 83 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

Widely considered the most influential hip-hop movie of all time this "gritty streetwise musical" (LA Herald-Examiner) features a who's who of the movement's early stars Kool DJ Herc Kool Moe Dee Doug E. Fresh Afrika Bambaataa and Melle Mel as well as the famous Rocky Steady Crew vs. New York City Breakers battle at the Roxy. Uniting the four elements of hip-hop breakdancing DJ-ing MC-ing and graffiti into an unforgettable experience Beat Street is a true classic packed with sharp lyrics powerful moves and the flashiest dance sets the screen has ever seen!When rapper-DJ Kenny (Guy Davis) meets cultured jazz artist Tracy (Rae Dawn Chong) he is so inspired by her dedication that he vows to use his talents to escape the ghetto. But when his friend a gifted graffiti artist is killed in a tragic accident Kenny comes face to face with the high price of artistic passion.System Requirements:Running Time: 106 Min.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: MUSICALS/MUSICALS Rating: PG UPC: 027616884572 Manufacturer No: 1004378

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Song title & Artist

Loved this movie from start to finish, but never found out who sings the slow song that Guy Davis & Rae Dawn Chong danced to at the club that night. Does anyone know or remember?

Great Film

New York isn't like this anymore. This film reminds us about a great time in history. Hip Hop emerged out of nothing, and this film shows how bright the light was. Keep imagination and balance alive!

Classic Hip Hop film

When released in 1984, Beat Street was one of the best hip hop themed films released at the time. The movie gets a 10 just for combining all of the elements of hip hop which are the mc,dj, graff and b-boy. The soundtrack is one of the best I've ever heard for a hip hop film.

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Dont see it for the acting

This movie offers a glimpse of a time when Sugar Hill records was still active and dance/rap/soul were all still very much intertwined. It was also a time before rap was still fun and oriented towards partying - before it became an outlet for gang expression.

I'm a fan of early rap and am interested in the music styles and performances in this movie, so I really enjoyed this. However, in all fairness, the sub-plots add nothing to the movie - ie. The obligatory rags vs. riches romance between the lead character and Rae Dawn Chong (who for some reason in this edition is now given star billing as opposed to her proper supporting role), and the graffiti artist with a heart of gold (+ a child out of wedlock, no job, and a girlfriend who's mother-in-law who can't stand him and is portrayed as cruel and intolerant, how 80's.

The highlight of the movie without question is the performance by Grand Master Melle Mel towards the end. The club scenes at the Roxy (featuring an early appearance by DJ Jazzy Jeff in one instance) are also a high-point. The dancing is of it's time, but I still found it interesting to watch.

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