'Deep Crates' is the kind of DVD that has been overdue for so long. A seventy minute documentary on the history of crate digging for samples and beats from the late seventies to now. Interviewed artists include Diamond D, Madlib, Lord Finesse, Maseo, Peanut Butter Wolf and Egon, Buckwild and the Soulman amongst many more. Inspiring stories about how the scene started - basically the foundation blocks of the old school rap movement. The unbridled joy at finding that rare gem and the twisted politics that went along with with the oneupmanship. The stories flow deep and hard like an extended Wax Poetic feature on film - no less. Hear how these producers got heat - the rivalries, the respect and the love - crackly vinyl obsession, a trait that many a male are infected with. This film is the hip hop DVD to get - hilarious, insightful, wise and inspiring. The amount of revelations included is frightening (more reasons to hate PM Dawn included) plus you get some inside views about the pro's and cons of ebay. Professionally filmed and manufactured DVD, all region, NTSC. Utterly essential bizniz. Featuring exclusive interviews and behind the scenes footage with; Diamond D Lord Finesse Buckwild Amed Ogee Mr.Walt & Evil D (Beatminerz) V.I.C. & Mike Heron (Ghetto Pros) Maseo (De La Soul) Madlib Peanut Butter Wolf Egon DJ Eclipse (Non Phixion) Soulman Beni B Amir (Kon & Amir) Fusion DJ Format A-1 Records NYC The Sound Library NYC WFMU Record Show


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