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808

The heart of the beat that changed music.

7.3

1h 34m

2015

“The heart of the beat that changed music.”

Synopsis

The inspiring story of the Roland TR808, from the creation of Planet Rock which established it as a dynamic modern instrument, to how it defined hip hop and modern dance culture, through to its continued use today.

Director

Alex Dunn

Trailer

MusicDocumentary

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Cast & Crew

Phil Collins

Phil Collins

as Self

Damon Albarn

Damon Albarn

as Self

Arthur Baker

Arthur Baker

as Self

Afrika Bambaataa

Afrika Bambaataa

as Self

Chris Barbosa

Chris Barbosa

as Self

Jellybean Benítez

as Self

Kareem 'Biggs' Burke

as Self

Mike Butcher

as Self

Tony Carrasco

Tony Carrasco

as Self

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