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Back 2 Basics: Real Raps TV — The Philly Classic That Captured a Movement

By James Williams Before the internet made everyone famous and before rap went viral, there was Back 2 Basics Real Raps TV — Philadelphia’s underground microphone, lens, and time capsule. Founded in 1997 by Jason “EzJase” Childs, the show was raw, authentic, and ahead of its time.It started on local public access television. EzJase, armed with a camera and love for the culture, documented Philly hip-hop in its purest form. Freestyles on the corn…
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uptownstandard.com broke the news in Philadelphia, United States on Thursday, July 24, 2025.
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