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| ⚫ | '''''The Hustle''''' is an American [[comedy-drama]] television series that ran for one season on [[Fuse (TV channel)|Fuse]].<ref>[https://deadline.com/2013/05/fuse-sets-first-scripted-series-hip-hop-dramedy-the-hustle-from-generate-video-491746/ Fuse Sets First Scripted Series, Hip Hop Dramedy ‘The Hustle’ From Generate: Video | Deadline<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> The series premiered on June 19, 2013. The series focuses on the experiences of two aspiring hip hop artists.<ref name=autogenerated1>[http://www.vibe.com/photo-gallery/5-reasons-catch-fuses-new-series-hustle 5 Reasons To Catch FUSE's New Series 'The Hustle' | Vibe<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> It was produced by [[Generate LA-NY|Generate]], and created and executive produced by [[Prentice Penny]].<ref>[https://variety.com/2013/tv/news/fuse-moves-to-scripted-with-the-hustle-1200470609/ "Fuse Moves to Scripted With ‘The Hustle’ "]. ''Variety''.</ref> |
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== Synopsis == |
== Synopsis == |
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''The Hustle'' follows underground rap duo Kutta and D, also known as “Brooklyn’s Finest,” as they rise through the ranks of the music elite and struggle to keep their friendship intact. Ya-Ya, a childhood friend and A&R representative, advises them and works to get them signed by a major record label. Series regulars include |
''The Hustle'' follows underground rap duo Kutta and D, also known as “Brooklyn’s Finest,” as they rise through the ranks of the music elite and struggle to keep their friendship intact. Ya-Ya, a childhood friend and A&R representative, advises them and works to get them signed by a major record label. Series regulars include [[Y'lan Noel]] and [[London Brown]]<ref>[http://www.americascomedy.com/comedian-london-brown-to-star-in-fuses-the-hustle/ London Brown to Star in Fuse's 'The Hustle' | America's Comedy<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> as rap duo Kutta and D respectively, along with Erica Dickerson as Ya-Ya and Clinton Lowe as Rashad, the duo's sidekick. |
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== Cast == |
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*Y'lan Noel as Kutta. Half of rap duo “Brooklyn’s Finest,” Kutta is the producer, focused and spending every minute he can in the studio. Although he wants the fame, |
*[[Y'lan Noel]] as Kutta. Half of rap duo “Brooklyn’s Finest,” Kutta is the producer, focused and spending every minute he can in the studio. Although he wants the fame, he's also trying to provide the best he can for his son.<ref name="denver post">[http://www.denverpost.com/television/ci_23446730/hustle-dramedy-about-aspiring-hip-hop-artists-bows Ostrow: "The Hustle" dramedy about aspiring hip-hop artists, bows on Fuse - The Denver Post<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
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*London Brown as D. Half of rap duo, “Brooklyn’s Finest,” D is loyal to his boy Kutta, doing whatever it takes to get signed. Without any commitments tying him down, when |
*[[London Brown]] as D. Half of rap duo, “Brooklyn’s Finest,” D is loyal to his boy Kutta, doing whatever it takes to get signed. Without any commitments tying him down, when he's not in the studio, D is definitely down for getting into the high life of glitz and girls.<ref name="denver post"/> |
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*Erica Dickerson as Ya-Ya. Although the boys are putting in the work in the studio, she is the one holding it all together. She manages to find the time to balance her job working as an A&R rep at Flatbush Records and working to help the guys get a record deal and rise to fame. She will do anything it takes to help out her childhood friends and to have a successful career in the industry. |
*Erica Dickerson as Ya-Ya. Although the boys are putting in the work in the studio, she is the one holding it all together. She manages to find the time to balance her job working as an A&R rep at Flatbush Records and working to help the guys get a record deal and rise to fame. She will do anything it takes to help out her childhood friends and to have a successful career in the industry. |
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*Clinton Lowe as Rashad. A man of many talents, Rashad, is the sidekick and hype man to the duo, |
*Clinton Lowe as Rashad. A man of many talents, Rashad, is the sidekick and hype man to the duo, Brooklyn's Finest. When he is not out hustling the group's music, he's keeping the guys in line.<ref>[http://fevatv.com/whats-fuse/ "What's new with Fuse?"]. ''FevaTV''</ref> |
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*Davetta Sherwood as Cecile. Mostly known to us as |
*[[Davetta Sherwood]] as Cecile. Mostly known to us as Kutta's baby momma. She is strong, but a very emotional woman, balancing being a single mother and her career as a stylist in the industry. Although Kutta seems to still be concerned with her personal life, she doesn’t let that stop her from her hustle. |
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The guys of “Brooklyn’s Finest” (Kutta and D) are one step closer to getting signed with Flatbush Records thanks to their girl, Ya-Ya, but getting the deal done isn’t as simple as she had anticipated. Kutta learns that Cecile, the mother of his son, has someone new in her life. |
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Tensions rise within the group when Flatbush Records decides they only want to sign D until another opportunity presents itself. |
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Loyalties are tested and tempers flare when Flatbush Records brings in another producer over Kutta. Meanwhile, Kutta and Cecile start to rekindle their relationship. |
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Flatbush Records decides to go with a single that Kutta didn’t produce and Ya-Ya is forced to decide whether she’ll back her boys or protect the label. Meanwhile, Kutta attracts the interest of a reporter and has to decide between her and Cecile. |
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Feelings are exposed when “Brooklyn’s Finest” jets off to Los Angeles to shoot their first music video. D is shocked to learn the video’s director is Ya-Ya’s boyfriend. |
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“Brooklyn’s Finest” are just weeks away from their first album release when the label decides to put everything on hold. The group decides to take the future of their album and career into their own hands. |
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== Reception == |
== Reception == |
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''The Hustle'' was favorably reviewed by ''[[The Denver Post]]'',<ref name="denver post"/> the ''[[New York Post]]'',<ref>[http://www.nypost.com/p/entertainment/tv/on_the_record_CDSLMin5xQzDHZ8lk1SehN On the record: Fuse gets gritty with first scripted series | New York Post<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> LATimes.com<ref>[https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/cotown/la-et-ct-amazon-five-original-shows-prime-instant-20130529,0,4808292.story Amazon picks up five original shows for its Prime Instant service - LA Times<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> and ''[[RedEye]]''.<ref>[http://www.redeyechicago.com/entertainment/tv/redeye-fuses-the-hustle-has-flow-tv-review-20130618,0,5763509.story Fuse's 'The Hustle' has flow TV review - redeyechicago.com<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
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"The Hustle is hip-hop's answer to ''[[Entourage]]'' - Denver Post<ref>[http://www.denverpost.com/television/ci_23446730/hustle-dramedy-about-aspiring-hip-hop-artists-bows Ostrow: "The Hustle" dramedy about aspiring hip-hop artists, bows on Fuse - The Denver Post<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
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"Three out of four stars" - New York Post<ref>[http://www.nypost.com/p/entertainment/tv/on_the_record_CDSLMin5xQzDHZ8lk1SehN On the record: Fuse gets gritty with first scripted series | New York Post<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
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"...as smart and serious about music-making and the music business as ''[[Nashville (2012 TV series)|Nashville]]'' - LATimes.com<ref>[http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/cotown/la-et-ct-amazon-five-original-shows-prime-instant-20130529,0,4808292.story Amazon picks up five original shows for its Prime Instant service - LA Times<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
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"Fuse's 'The Hustle' has flow" - Redeye<ref>[http://www.redeyechicago.com/entertainment/tv/redeye-fuses-the-hustle-has-flow-tv-review-20130618,0,5763509.story Fuse's 'The Hustle' has flow TV review - redeyechicago.com<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
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== References == |
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[[Category:2010s American comedy-drama television series]] |
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Latest revision as of 01:45, 16 November 2024
The Hustle is an American comedy-drama television series that ran for one season on Fuse.[1] The series premiered on June 19, 2013. The series focuses on the experiences of two aspiring hip hop artists.[2] It was produced by Generate, and created and executive produced by Prentice Penny.[3]
Synopsis
[edit]The Hustle follows underground rap duo Kutta and D, also known as “Brooklyn’s Finest,” as they rise through the ranks of the music elite and struggle to keep their friendship intact. Ya-Ya, a childhood friend and A&R representative, advises them and works to get them signed by a major record label. Series regulars include Y'lan Noel and London Brown[4] as rap duo Kutta and D respectively, along with Erica Dickerson as Ya-Ya and Clinton Lowe as Rashad, the duo's sidekick.
Cast
[edit]- Y'lan Noel as Kutta. Half of rap duo “Brooklyn’s Finest,” Kutta is the producer, focused and spending every minute he can in the studio. Although he wants the fame, he's also trying to provide the best he can for his son.[5]
- London Brown as D. Half of rap duo, “Brooklyn’s Finest,” D is loyal to his boy Kutta, doing whatever it takes to get signed. Without any commitments tying him down, when he's not in the studio, D is definitely down for getting into the high life of glitz and girls.[5]
- Erica Dickerson as Ya-Ya. Although the boys are putting in the work in the studio, she is the one holding it all together. She manages to find the time to balance her job working as an A&R rep at Flatbush Records and working to help the guys get a record deal and rise to fame. She will do anything it takes to help out her childhood friends and to have a successful career in the industry.
- Clinton Lowe as Rashad. A man of many talents, Rashad, is the sidekick and hype man to the duo, Brooklyn's Finest. When he is not out hustling the group's music, he's keeping the guys in line.[6]
- Davetta Sherwood as Cecile. Mostly known to us as Kutta's baby momma. She is strong, but a very emotional woman, balancing being a single mother and her career as a stylist in the industry. Although Kutta seems to still be concerned with her personal life, she doesn’t let that stop her from her hustle.
Episodes
[edit]- "Rule 4080"
- "Anything for a Klondike"
- "Hi, Hater"
- "Worst Comes to Worst My Peoples Come First"
- "Going Back to Cali"
- "Don't Get Mad, UPS Is Hiring"
Reception
[edit]The Hustle was favorably reviewed by The Denver Post,[5] the New York Post,[7] LATimes.com[8] and RedEye.[9]
"Get your hustle on" - XXL Magazine
References
[edit]- ^ Fuse Sets First Scripted Series, Hip Hop Dramedy ‘The Hustle’ From Generate: Video | Deadline
- ^ 5 Reasons To Catch FUSE's New Series 'The Hustle' | Vibe
- ^ "Fuse Moves to Scripted With ‘The Hustle’ ". Variety.
- ^ London Brown to Star in Fuse's 'The Hustle' | America's Comedy
- ^ a b c Ostrow: "The Hustle" dramedy about aspiring hip-hop artists, bows on Fuse - The Denver Post
- ^ "What's new with Fuse?". FevaTV
- ^ On the record: Fuse gets gritty with first scripted series | New York Post
- ^ Amazon picks up five original shows for its Prime Instant service - LA Times
- ^ Fuse's 'The Hustle' has flow TV review - redeyechicago.com