Krush Groove (1985)

Krush Groove: Directed by Michael Schultz. With Sheila E., Joseph Simmons, Darryl McDaniels, Jam Master Jay. The story of a man who has started a new hip-hop/rap label called Krush Groove.

“This film isnu0026#39;t an award winner but it is a must see for all Hip Hop historians. Loosely based on the life of producer Russel Simmons this film takes us back to the early days of Hip-Hop when rap was just starting to break into the mainstream. Blair Underwood plays Russel and everyone else (Run DMC, Fat Boys, Sheila E, New Edition, Beastie Boys, L.L. Cool J, etc..) play themselves. I think, if anything, this film gives fans an idea of what it was like for young rappers, producers and other musicians from NYC in the early eighties. I think the film could have been better if it was a little grittier and honest, but if it was than Rap and Hip-Hop may not have blown up the way it did into mainstream culture.”