In celebration of Black Music Month, TV One has announced its new original documentary titled The Beat Don’t Stop, which will explore the history and the legacy of Washington D.C.’s indigenous sound of Go-go music.
It will also celebrate the legacy of the Godfather of Go-go music, Chuck Brown, who died in 2012. Additionally, the film will highlight Radio One’s role as the original broadcast platform for Go-go music.
“I always sought to represent the underrepresented. I always gave voice to the voiceless, and Go-go was very much that,” said Cathy Hughes, chairwoman and founder of Urban One. “We are proud to be a part of the Go-go story and grateful to tell the story of the men and women who helped to create and promote this amazing sound.”
The Beat Don’t Stop will feature commentary from artists including Doug E. Fresh, Junk Yard Band, Trouble Funk, E.U., Backyard Band, TOB and TCB. It will also include remarks from music historians Dr. Natalie Hopkinson and Kato Hammond; music journalists Ericka Blount and Alona Wartofsky; Don’t Mute DC organizer Ron Moten; talent promoter and former MCA Records executive Bo Sampson; music producer Tone P; Radio One personality Angie Ange; DJ Flexx; hip hop artist DJ Kool; and more.
The Beat Don’t Stop will air on TV One on Sunday, June 21 at 8 p.m. ET. Watch the trailer above.
