Justice Smith: It speaks to what we managed to create together. That’s what we wanted to do, and I think we did it pretty well, so I’m really happy about that. We got to work with the hip-hop OGs of the ‘70s, so the fact that we captured it and it’s authentic according to people who were actually there, I’m happy. Herizen Guardiola: I didn’t have the biggest idea about the ‘70s or even about hip-hop until the show. What does it mean to you when people approach you and say, “Oh my God, you captured that time and that generation so well”? The second part of “The Get Down” will jump a year ahead to 1978 where Mylene and The Get Down Brothers are making a name for themselves on the music scene.Īhead of the premiere of Part 2, I sat down with Justice Smith, Herizen Guardiola and Shameik Moore to discuss what they’ve learned so far about the birth of hip-hop, where their characters are headed, and how the music of the ’70s has influenced them today.Īramide Tinubu: “The Get Down” is such a wonderful concept that really encompasses and embodies a specific generation. The first part of season one of “The Get Down” set the scene for the birth of hip-hop as it evolved from funk and disco. Also along for the ride is Shaolin Fantastic (Shameik Moore) an aspiring DJ who is trying to keep his side hustle going at the same time Zeke’s girlfriend, Mylene Cruz (Herizen Guardiola) is also desperate to make it big in disco and escape her oppressive religious upbringing.
#HUDINI GRANDMASTER FLASH AND THE FURIOUS FIVE SERIES#
The lush and vibrant series follows Bronx native Ezekiel “Zeke” Figueroa (Justice Smith) and his group, The Get Down Brothers on their quest to hip-hop superstardom. The second part of Baz Luhrmann’s 70’s set musical drama, “The Get Down” is finally hitting Netflix on Friday, April 7th.
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