

View this post on InstagramĪ post shared by VJ Ralph McDaniels a further two projects are slated for release in December.

Viewers were also introduced to emcees including Lil Kim, The Notorious B.I.G., Jay Z, Nicki Minaj, and the film’s director Nas, who would all go on to become future stars. Pioneers including Public Enemy, Salt N’ Pepa, LL Cool J, Big Daddy Kane, Boogie Down Productions, MC Lyte, Special Ed all made appearances on the show. View this post on InstagramĪ post shared by VJ Ralph McDaniels program would also feature Hip-Hop music videos and themed music specials highlighting trailblazing rappers in the ’80s and ’90s. The show was mostly shot on-location on the streets of New York where random passers-by were asked for their opinions on Hip-Hop music and culture as well as hard-hitting news topics.
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Martin, “ Video Music Box” first aired on public TV throughout the New York area in 1983. View this post on InstagramĪ post shared by VJ Ralph McDaniels by Ralph McDaniels and Lionel C. In the forthcoming film, Nas will highlight the public and private journey of rap music visionary DJ and MC Ralph McDaniels, who grew to be one of the most influential tastemakers and historians. The first film, slated for release on 3 December, centers around the trailblazing television program, “Video Music Box.” The documentary includes 40 years’ worth of never never-before-seen archival footage as it explores the show’s influence on Hip-Hop culture around the world. The move is a joint venture between the premium cable network and Nas’ Mass Appeal entertainment company. Showtime announced the multi-year, cross-platform initiative on Wednesday (October 27).
