Nas to Appear in ‘Beat Street: Where Are They Now?’ Docuseries

(New York, NY — October 21, 2025) — Reel Sung Productions, the multimedia company founded by breakdancing legend Tony “Mr. Wave” Wesley, announces that GRAMMY Award-winning hip hop icon Nas will appear in the “Beat Street: Where Are They Now?” three-part docuseries. The new trailer premieres exclusively on Reel Sung Productions’ official YouTube channel on Thursday, October 23 (LINK) at 12 a.m. EDT.

“Beat Street: Where Are They Now?” reunites 19 original cast members from the landmark 1984 film that brought hip hop culture to the world. Stars Rae Dawn Chong, Guy Davis, and Jon Chardiet appear alongside Hip-Hop pioneers Melle Mel, Scorpio, Kool Moe Dee, and Doug E. Fresh. Chong and Davis serve as advisors, and Chardiet is a co-producer. Nas, 2025 GRAMMY Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Roxanne Shanté, DJ Toomp, and Ray “Yoda” Murray of Organized Noize join the cast as voices inspired by the film’s enduring legacy.

The project is executive-produced by Tony “Mr. Wave” Wesley, CEO of Reel Sung Productions, who was both an original cast member of “Beat Street” and an original member of the New York City Breakers. With Reel Sung Productions at the helm, the docuseries carries the authenticity of someone who lived the history while also shaping hip hop’s global rise.

“We always knew ‘Beat Street’ was a different piece of art, but we didn’t realize it would become a global phenomenon,” Wesley said. “Nas, Roxanne Shanté, and DJ Toomp were the babies of ‘Beat Street’—the film inspired them to create music. Reel Sung Productions is proud to bring these stories full circle for today’s audiences.”

Nas says “Beat Street” is essential hip hop history. “I’ve put a lot of younger people on to the movie,” he said. “It’s a raw look at New York streets that can’t be forgotten. Because of ‘Beat Street’—and the people in it who were the real thing—hip hop turned into something bigger than everything. People need to see why in real time.”

Produced in 1984 by Harry Belafonte and David V. Picker, “Beat Street” was the first feature film to showcase all four elements of hip hop by casting real MCs, DJs, and b-boys, and hiring graffiti artists as advisors.

“Beat Street: Where Are They Now?” reconnects those actors, dancers, and producers to reflect on their shared journey and hip hop’s unstoppable cultural footprint. “The b-boys were in our element during the filming of ‘Beat Street.’ But the actors were not,” Wesley said. “This docuseries allows the actors to explain their side of ‘Beat Street.’ I brought us all together for this reason.” Additional participants include DJ RIP, Powerful Pexster, Michael Holman, Lisa Lee, DJ Jazzy Jay, Mr. Biggs, Arthur Baker, and Flip Rock.

About Reel Sung Productions

Reel Sung Productions, founded by legendary breakdancer Tony “Mr. Wave” Wesley, creates films and unscripted series that preserve Hip-Hop’s authentic voices and untold truths. Its acclaimed eight-part docuseries “You Can’t Erase Me” (watch trailer) has profiled Hip-Hop pioneers including Sparky D, DJ Yella of N.W.A., Lonzo Williams, b-boy Alien Ness, and rap group J.J. Fad, to name a few. The company is committed to storytelling that amplifies the culture’s pioneers while inspiring new generations.

About Tony “Mr. Wave” Wesley

As a member of the iconic Original New York City Breakers, Tony “Mr. Wave” Wesley helped take street dance from Bronx sidewalks to international stages. Today, through Reel Sung Productions, he continues to champion hip hop culture with 10 documentaries and two unscripted series to his credit.