Check it: the RRH reviews the 1985 hip-hop drama KRUSH GROOVE!

Our host, Professor Cesare Augusto, be kickin’ it old-school style as he reviews this great piece of 80s pop culture. KRUSH GROOVE tells the tale of Russell Walker (Blair Underwood in his debut film role), a fictionalized take on Russell Simmons, the real-life founder of the legendary hip hop label Def Jam Recordings. When his rap band Run-D.M.C. has a sudden flush of success with their newest single, Walker must desperately find the capital to produce and distribute more records to ride on the group’s meteoric rise to fame. As he discovers the hard way that finding the funds to sell the record proves extremely challenging, Walker resorts to making a deal with a shady businessman (Richard Gant) and risks everything he and Run-D.M.C. had worked for.

The film also stars 80s sensations Sheila E, The Fat Boys, and Kurtis Blow, along with budding rap and R&B singers LL Cool J, New Edition, and The Beastie Boys. Cesare deciphers how KRUSH GROOVE offers a strong dramatic edge as well as incredible musical performances. KRUSH GROOVE is a musical unlike any other, with great performances, a compelling story, and of course, a sick soundtrack that’s a blast from the 80s past!

Plus, Cesare pays tribute to his late dog/fur-baby/movie-viewing partner Jameson, who left this Earth abruptly on 4-13-25. The unofficial mascot of the RRH, James was the perfect, loving dog, and we will miss him immensely. RIP, Kipitee