Video Music Box (1983– )

The first TV program ever to feature hip-hop videos. Almost every popular American MC appeared on the show at one time or another.

Stars:

Digital Underground, Tupac Shakur, Ralph McDaniels

Cast

Series cast summary:
Digital Underground	...	Themselves - Group (1 episode, 1993)
Tupac Shakur	...	Himself (1 episode, 1993)

Storyline

The first TV program ever to feature hip-hop videos. Almost every popular American MC appeared on the show at one time or another.

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Plot Keywords:

hip hop | rap music | music video

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Genres:

Music

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

December 1983 (USA)

Also Known As:

Studio 31 Dance Party

Company Credits

Production Co:

WNYC Foundation

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

The show aired on WNYC-TV in New York City, which was the only television station in the United States owned by a city. In 1995, new Mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani sold the station to Dow Jones & Co. The station is now owned by Pax TV.

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Connections

Featured in Driven: LL Cool J (2006)

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