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5 Sides of a Coin

"Think Hip-Hop is Just Rap Music? Think Again."

"5 Sides of a Coin" is a comprehensive overview of the worldwide cultural movement of Hip-Hop.

Top Cast

  • Afrika Bambaataa

    Afrika Bambaataa

    Himself

  • Common

    Common

    Himself

  • Prince Paul

    Prince Paul

    Himself

  • Biz Markie

    Biz Markie

    Himself

  • KRS-One

    KRS-One

    Himself

  • Michael Franti

    Michael Franti

    Himself

  • Gil Scott-Heron

    Gil Scott-Heron

  • Grandmaster Flash

    Grandmaster Flash

  • Prince Paul

    Prince Paul

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"5 Sides of a Coin" is a comprehensive overview of the worldwide cultural movement of Hip-Hop.

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