The Hustle (TV series)

• Comment: References available. Adding some. —Anne Delong (talk) 20:52, 11 February 2014 (UTC)

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• Comment: Reception seems to be trivial; I don't see any references about how it was made and why. みんな空の下 (トーク) 22:24, 24 July 2013 (UTC)

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The Hustle is an American television series which premiered on Fuse, on June 19, 2013. The series focuses on the experiences of two aspiring hip hop artists. The new series was produced by Generate, and created and executive produced by Prentice Penny.

Synopsis

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 as rap duo Kutta and D respectively, along with Erica Dickerson as Ya-Ya and Clinton Lowe as Rashad, the duo’s sidekick.

Cast

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Season One

• Rule 4080 -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.

• Anything for a Klondike -Tensions rise within the group when Flatbush Records decides they only want to sign D until another opportunity presents itself.

• Hi, Hater - Loyalties are tested and tempers flare when Flatbush Records brings in another producer over Kutta. Meanwhile, Kutta and Cecile start to rekindle their relationship.

• • Worst Comes to Worst My Peoples Come First - 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.

• Going Back to Cali - 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.

• Don't Get Mad, UPS is Hiring - “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.

Reception

The Hustle has been favorably reviewed by the Denver Post , the New York Post, the LATimes.com and Redeye

"Get your hustle on" - "XXL Magazine