Where We're From: Rise of L.A. Underground Hip Hop

Where We're From: Rise of L.A. Underground Hip Hop

89 mins | Documentary, Music | Aug. 24, 2021

An exploration of the emergence of L.A.’s “underground” hip hop culture of the late 1990s-early 2000s, recounted first-hand by some of its architects: the creators of Club Elements. Every respected independent MC in the nation came through to Club Elements. This documentary chronicles that vibrant time in Los Angeles’ underground Hip Hop scene and shows a side of L.A.’s subculture that is responsible for an independent movement that spawned a slew of widely recognized and celebrated artists.

Where We're From: Rise of L.A. Underground Hip Hop

89 mins | Documentary, Music | Aug. 24, 2021

Where We're From: Rise of L.A. Underground Hip Hop
An exploration of the emergence of L.A.’s “underground” hip hop culture of the late 1990s-early 2000s, recounted first-hand by some of its architects: the creators of Club Elements. Every respected independent MC in the nation came through to Club Elements. This documentary chronicles that vibrant time in Los Angeles’ underground Hip Hop scene and shows a side of L.A.’s subculture that is responsible for an independent movement that spawned a slew of widely recognized and celebrated artists.
Producers Shout! Studios, Elements Media Group
Original title Where We're From: Rise of L.A. Underground Hip Hop
Directors Mark Breeze, Al Bonds
Writers

Cast

Talib Kweli

as Self

Vincent Mason

as Self

Aceyalone

as Self

Abstract Rude

as Self

Myka 9

as Self

Ellay Khule

as Self

Monae Smith

as Self

Miles Tackett

as Self

Soren Baker

as Self