Hip-Hop Evolution Review Omnibus Part 1

The Puncholes review Hip-Hop Evolution, a documentary series that Interviews influential MCs, DJs and moguls while tracing the genre's dynamic evolution from the 1970s through the 1990s.

In this segment, we review the following episodes:

1 "The Foundation"
In the 1970s, DJ Kool Herc, Afrika Bambaataa, Grandmaster Flash and the first rhythmic rappers lay the foundations of hip-hop in the South Bronx.

2 "The Underground to the Mainstream"
Bootleg tapes capture the energy of live battles, the Sugarhill Gang releases a Top 40 hit, and hip-hop meets art punk in downtown New York.

3 "The New Guard"
Run-DMC and Def Jam bridge the rap-rock divide. Innovators like Marley Marl and Rakim usher in a new sound, and Public Enemy raises consciousness.

4 "The Birth of Gangsta Rap"
Ice-T and N.W.A put West Coast rap on the map, documenting the reality of life in South Central L.A. Dr. Dre tops the charts with "The Chronic"

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