A one hour show/series that chronicles the life of a Hip Hop artist before, during, and after their journey and accomplishments that have contributed to global influences of Hip Hop culture and it's components. The Architects of Hip Hop focuses on the grass root years and the successful efforts of those in Hip Hop from the late 1970's to 2000. Disc Jockeys, Graffiti Artists, Break Dancers, and Rappers engaged in candid conversation that reveal what life and their mind state was like and what it took to accomplish and sustain, the choice to continue or leave a high profile life and if so readjusting to a different life today.