Justice Smith, Shameik Moore, Herizen F. Guardiola, Skylan Brooks, Jaden Smith
2016-08-12
In 1977 New York City, the talented and soulful youth of the South Bronx chase dreams and breakneck beats to transform music history.
Diving into the birth of hip-hop through the lens of 'The Get Down' was a real trip. This series doesn’t just scratch the surface; it digs deep into the Bronx's gritty streets where it all began. The beats and rhymes, they felt like they came straight from my city, and the characters, they had that same hustle and heart that I recognize. It’s a vibrant portrayal of cultural evolution that doesn't just echo but speaks directly to Atlanta's own rhythms. While some narrative arcs stretched, the music and the vibe? That was an authentic, gritty groove that had me nodding my head.
