Graffiti Rock and the Hip Hop World

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This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.

A master, 1 inch videotape (a) of a television dance and music show Graffiti Rock and the Hip Hop World hosted by Michael Holman. There are performances by Run D.M.C. ("Sucker MCs," , Shannon, Kool Moe Dee, Special K, the New York City Breakers, and DJ Jimmie Jazz. The studio set consists of raised platforms around a dance floor, and there are young people dancing throughout the show. Holman interviews some of the studio dancers about music and fashion. Consists of: Master 1 inch Videotape (a), Original Videotape Reel (b), Original Videotape Box (c) Master 1 inch Videotape (a): A master 1 inch videotape recording of the television dance and music show Graffiti Rock and the Hip Hop World hosted by Michael Holman. Original Videotape Reel (b): A plastic videotape reel. Original Videotape box (c): A gray plastic box with a blue SONY label.

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