Incoming: Hustlers Convention

In 1973, a fast-talking hustler by the name of Sport played a huge part in the birth of Hip Hop. Brought to life in the epic album, “Hustlers Convention”, by Lightnin’ Rod aka Jalal Nuriddin of ‘The Last Poets’, and backed by music from ‘Kool & The Gang’ and many others, this street tale of card sharks, gamblers, dope peddlers and thieves, changed the face of music.

Hustlers Convention is in cinemas from Friday.

Rob Aldam

Rob worked on a number of online music magazines, both as a writer and editor, before concentrating on his first love - film. After stints as Cultural and Film Editor on local magazines, he took up residency as Film Editor at Backseat Mafia. He specialises in covering world cinema, independent film, documentaries, and championing the underdog.