VH1's newest scripted show 'The Breaks' tells us the story behind the turntables.
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How Dan Charnas, DJ Premier, and Phonte Coleman recreated the story and sound of rap’s golden age.
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In preparation for the release of VH1's 'The Breaks,' we're looking back at all the obstacles and struggles rappers had to face in hip-hop’s early days.
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Rappers have been in movies in ever-increasing numbers since the beginnings of the genre. Is there something about being an MC that translates to the silver screen? Ludacris, Common, Xzibit, Krondon and other rappers-turned-actors chime in on the profitable trend.
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