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Today in Hip Hop History: Hip Hop Cult Classic Flick 'Krush Groove' Released In Theaters 36 Years Ago'Krush Groove' Released 36 Years Ago

Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information This cinematic, quasi-musical was told in a very unique manner, with almost all of the artists playing themselves as the story is being told; The Fat Boys, Run-D.M.C., Kurtis Blow, Jeckyl and Hyde, the Beastie Boys and Sheila E. all starred as themselves, while being managed by Russell(ironically, played by Blair Underwood) and a young Rick Rubin before they became the icons that they are recognized as today. The flick even gives a quick peek into how Def Jams rookie and first solo artist L.L. Cool J was recruited in Def Jams NYU dorm office. The movies soundtrack boasts more than a few hits, such as The Fat Boys All You Can Eat. LLs I Cant Live Without My Radio, the original If I Ruled The World by Kurtis Blow, which was famously remixed by Nas and Lauryn Hill a decade after the movies release and the title track by The Krush Groove All Stars. Advertisement Shout out to all of the legends who were quarterbacked by Hip-Hops Barack Russell Simmons in making this Def Jam biopic forever a Hip Hop classic! Read more