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'The Get Down' Part 2 Promises More Hip-Hop, Disco and Bronx History

in LifestyleWords By Alec Banks

When it was announced that Baz Luhrmann was lending his showmanship and penchant for grandiose musical numbers to an origin story of how hip-hop started in the Bronx, many were weary if such a match would seem forced and unnatural.

Thankfully, The Get Down proved to be winning combination of the auteurs sensibilities with hip-hop truths.

Today we get our first look at what Part 2 has in store for characters like Books, Marlene, Shaolin Fantastic, Papa Fuerte and others.

According to the official press release from Netflix, the show is set in 1978 - a year after the events of the debut season - “Amidst the backdrop of a bankrupt New York City, ruthless gangsters and money-hungry record label bosses."

The Get Down Part 2 debuts April 7 on Netflix.

Alec Banks
Alec BanksFeatures Editor
Alec Banks is a Los Angeles-based long-form writer with over a decade of experience covering fashion, music, sports, and culture.

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