Where We're From: Rise of L.A. Underground Hip Hop

The story

An exploration of the emergence of L.A.’s “underground” hip hop culture of the late 1990s-early 2000s, recounted first-hand by some of its architects: the creators of Club Elements. Every respected independent MC in the nation came through to Club Elements. This documentary chronicles that vibrant time in Los Angeles’ underground Hip Hop scene and shows a side of L.A.’s subculture that is responsible for an independent movement that spawned a slew of widely recognized and celebrated artists.

Cast & crew

Talib KweliSelf

Vincent MasonSelf

Aceyalone

AceyaloneSelf

Abstract RudeSelf

Myka 9Self

Ellay KhuleSelf

Miles Tackett

Miles TackettSelf

Soren Baker

Soren BakerSelf

MedusaSelf