The Bridge

1. E1. Classic Hip Hop All Stars

   Oct 1, 2005 · 44m

   This special two hour episode of The Bridge features the original artists who provided the soundtrack for hip hop culture in New York City. Early hip hop pioneers like Afrika Bambattaa and Grand Master Flash, and icons like Run DMC, LL Cool Jay and Queen Latifah are featured in videos that helped to define hip hop and shape its evolution in New York City. Join Ralph McDaniels and Tiffani Webb, as they hang under the Brooklyn Bridge and showcase influential videos from the all-stars of hip hop’s golden era.

2. E2. From the Hood to Hollywood

   Oct 8, 2005 · 44m

   This episode of The Bridge looks at local hip hop stars that have turned platinum hits into Hollywood stardom. Featuring videos from notable rappers turned thespians such as Queen Latifah and LL Cool J, this episode also looks at the tinsel town talents of artists such as Kid N Play and The Fat Boys. Coming to you from New York’s Times Square, tune in as Ralph and Tiffani explore the hip hop Hollywood connection on this episode of The Bridge.

3. E3. Classic Storytellers

   Oct 15, 2005 · 44m

   The art of storytelling has been central to hip hop music since its inception. Whether focusing on MC skills, light hearted tales from the hood, or critiques of social conditions, early storytellers provided a window into hip hop's origins. Ralph and Tiffani travel to Washington Square Park in the Village for this episode of The Bridge featuring videos from old school hip hop's greatest storytellers, including Doug E. Fresh, Slick Rick and Biz Markie.

4. E4. Dynamic Duos Pt. 1

   Oct 22, 2005 · 44m

   This episode of The Bridge is the first installment of a special two part series featuring classic hip hop duos. Whether rapper/DJ combos or MC tag teams, this episode showcases some of the best one two punches from hip hop’s early days. Join Ralph and Tiffani as they hang out in Harlem and present classic videos from Eric B. and Rakim, EPMD, and Nice & Smooth.

5. E5. Dynamic Duos Pt. 2

   Oct 29, 2005 · 44m

   This episode of The Bridge is the second installment of a special two part series featuring classic hip hop duos. The vast majority of early hip hop duos came from the streets of New York City and this episode celebrates the classic combos that paved the way for contemporary duos such as Outkast, Blackstar and Dead Prez. Join Ralph and Tiffani as they take it to the streets Uptown and showcase videos from Harlem’s own Rob Base and DJ E-Z Rock, as well as Gang Starr, Eric B and Rakim and BDP.

6. E6. Groundbreaking Videos

   Nov 5, 2005 · 44m

   This special episode of The Bridge takes a unique look at the videos that influenced the birth of the hip hop video art form. Hip hop music evolved during a period when popular music was pushing the bounds of experimentalism and musical genres were blurred with the convergence rock, soul, punk, techno, and new wave. Join Ralph and Tiffani in New York’s Times Square as they showcase an eclectic mix of significant videos from The Clash, The Talking Heads, Herbie Hancock, Run D.M.C. and Public Enemy.

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