Limited edition DVD of the documentary Set In The West: The Genesis of L.A. Hip Hop.
The origins of Hip Hop emerging from New York City in the 1970's are well documented, but many do not know at the same time, there was another music/ street culture that rose up in Los Angeles.

There are four major elements in Hip Hop; DeeJayin', Graffiti, Dance, and Emceein'. In Los Angeles dance is our primary element. The west coast brought us many different dance styles and techniques; Krumpin', Jerkin', Turfing, Crip Walking, Clown Walking, Lockin' and Boogalooing.

Locking was created by Don Campbell at L.A. Trade Tech in 1969, and popularized by his crew The Lockers.

To say Hip Hop started on the West Coast is a controversial statement, but DJ Kool Herc's dancers will tell you themselves that they were inspired by Don Campbell and his style of Lockin'.

There was also an explosion of party promoting crews coming out of Los Angeles in the 1970's like Uncle Jamm's Army, World Class Wreckin' Cru, and Z Cars Promotions. The race to which crew could throw the biggest and best dances was on throughout the 1980's. The party goers would enjoy music and performing acts in peace, no violence or shootings, up until the late 80's, when
the element of street gangs seeped into the movement.

This documentary features interviews from Don Campbell, Lonzo Williams from World Class Wreckin Cru, Egyptian Lover and other members from Uncle Jamm's Army, DJ Battlecat and more.

Set In The West tells the untold, rarely heard stories of the genesis of the West Coast Hip Hop movement.

Includes unlimited streaming of Set in the West: The Genesis of L.A. Hip Hop Vol. 1 Compilation via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.