8 long years. That's how long it took to complete this little film. I was always running around with a video camera back in the early 90's and would tape everything i could from television on VHS as far back as the 80's and decided i needed to somehow share this footage with everyone while i still could, so here it is. It's not the complete story of milwaukee rap but it's close. Keep in mind that i am a record collector as well as a fan of hip-hop culture so this film centers MOSTLY around the vinyl that was released from milwaukee's old school rap artists. Hope you dig it.
So many names I missed, shoot out to all the Foundation of Milwaukee hip-hop, y'all gave me the best times of my life!!!
ReplyDeleteWOW…the good ole days! I remember it like yesterday!
ReplyDeleteStill going strong. Teaching the babies about this demonstration.
ReplyDeleteWow…dope!!
ReplyDeleteWow!!!
ReplyDeleteRaw, fantastic work boss!!!
ReplyDeleteI remember these days
ReplyDeleteDarrell D did a great job spotlighting the old school rap scene from Milwaukee.
ReplyDeleteFresh!
ReplyDeleteVery excited to see Mr. Lacefield up in there
ReplyDeleteI was part of the group Two Tone which was featured.
ReplyDeleteBrought back memories growing up in the Mil.
ReplyDeleteI just watched it Dope!
ReplyDeleteMy life
ReplyDeleteSo dope, so many memories!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteWatched the entire thing yesterday. Fascinating. Rock Dee…..still bugs me out. Upsetting. A great guy.
ReplyDeleteYeah, Rock Dee was such a solid dude. Some of that old Cable Access footage is incredible.
ReplyDeletesooo dope.
ReplyDeleteThis is really awesome to watch. It's cool seeing all of my old friends on here. That i grew up with in the old neighborhood. The Rock Dee part made me really sad, at a dark time in my life i would just go over his house and while he would practice DJ'ing and i would just sit and draw and he would just let me chill and it was the best. Rest in Peace Rock Dee. Long live Milwaukee hip-hop!
ReplyDeleteVery interesting.
ReplyDeleteI am watching this right now and am learning so much about the history of Milwaukee hip hop. Already on the hunt for some of the records.
ReplyDeleteDope! I remember him coming by our spot and doing a quick dj piece for his show on MATA back in 97. I got in touch with him some years back (sent me a few DVD copies of the show) He was down south somewhere if I remember correctly.
ReplyDeleteYeah man Darrell is in Arizona now but makes it back typically once a year to visit.
ReplyDeleteGood film, real good.
ReplyDeletei remember these days
ReplyDeleteDUDE,
ReplyDeleteI just had a chance to watch the whole thing and it almost brought me to tears, brought back SO MANY MEMORIES, I'm so proud of all these brothers and sisters! WE ALL NEEDED THIS!
Great watch! Thanks Darrell D shout out to Roc La Flow still the illest.
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