The Breaks

2017-02-18 Drama 5.2

Picking up where the original movie leaves off, it's 1990 in New York City at the height of rap's "Golden Age" of creativity, but corporate America has been hesitant to embrace the genre. Nikki lands a dream job as the assistant to the legendary and out-of-control Barry Fouray. Her best friend and producer DeeVee is working with rapper Ahm who is currently under investigation by the police for murder. How far will these driven young people go to rise to the top of the hip-hop world?

Trailer

Storyline

First Aired

2017-02-18
Last Aired

2017-04-10
Creator

Seith Mann
Genre

Drama
Seasons

1
Episodes

8
Status

Returning Series
Language

English
Network

VH1

Keywords:

new york city hip-hop 1990s

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Season 1

1. Hard To Handle

Nikki begins her first day as Barry Fouray's new assistant, planning a listening party for rapper Spec...More

Nikki begins her first day as Barry Fouray's new assistant, planning a listening party for rapper Special Ed. Ahm demands his tape back from DeeVee.Less

40mins 2017-02-18

2. It's Just Begun

At the Ride 95 FM concert, Nikki is tasked with getting rapper D-Rome on stage with Keith Sweat to per...More

At the Ride 95 FM concert, Nikki is tasked with getting rapper D-Rome on stage with Keith Sweat to perform a guest verse. Barry Fouray aims to get face time with label exec Mattie Taylor. Ahm and DeeVee get back into business.Less

40mins 2017-02-27

3. Blind Alley

Nikki attempts to sign rapper Imani X to Barry's new label, but her mother stands in the way; DeeVee t...More

Nikki attempts to sign rapper Imani X to Barry's new label, but her mother stands in the way; DeeVee takes part in a DJ battle; Ahm and his crew retaliate.Less

40mins 2017-03-06

4. Substitution

Nikki heads down to Philadelphia to save an unstable rapper's tour. Damita interviews Barry Fouray for...More

Nikki heads down to Philadelphia to save an unstable rapper's tour. Damita interviews Barry Fouray for the Village Voice. Ahm deals with a personal crisis and a tragic event will have repercussions for all our characters.Less

40mins 2017-03-13

5. Amen, Brother

A shocking tragedy leaves everyone at Fouray Management in panic mode while Barry enlists the help of ...More

A shocking tragedy leaves everyone at Fouray Management in panic mode while Barry enlists the help of lawyer Paul Anders (guest star Tip "T.I." Harris).Less

40mins 2017-03-20

6. Runaway

Fouray goes on a partying binge. Nikki spends time with her mother. Ahm and DeeVee reunite to create a...More

Fouray goes on a partying binge. Nikki spends time with her mother. Ahm and DeeVee reunite to create a track. DeeVee seeks revenge for an act against Damita.Less

40mins 2017-03-27

7. Under Pressure

Nikki returns to New York with a new plan involving Mattie Taylor and Imani X. Barry moves forward to ...More

Nikki returns to New York with a new plan involving Mattie Taylor and Imani X. Barry moves forward to expand his company. Damita interviews 2 Live Crew. Pressure mounts for Ahm, while DeeVee is pursued by his crew.Less