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The Breaks

Three friends set out to conquer the world of hip-hop.

In 1990s New York City, during the peak of rap's creative era, corporate America is slow to recognize the genre's potential. Nikki, a determined young woman, lands a coveted role as assistant to the flamboyant and unpredictable Barry Fouray. Meanwhile, her friend and producer DeeVee is working with rapper Ahm, who is embroiled in a police investigation for murder. As these ambitious individuals strive to dominate the hip-hop scene, how far will they go to achieve success?

Episodes:

Episode 1 Hard To Handle

1. Hard To Handle

Aired: Feb 17, 2017

Nikki starts her first day as Barry Fouray's new assistant, tasked with organ...

Episode 2 It's Just Begun

2. It's Just Begun

Aired: Feb 26, 2017

Next episode, Nikki will be responsible for securing rapper D-Rome to perform...

Episode 3 Blind Alley

3. Blind Alley

Aired: Mar 5, 2017

Nikki's efforts to secure a deal with rising star Imani X are met with resist...

Episode 4 Substitution

4. Substitution

Aired: Mar 13, 2017

A crisis hits Ahm's personal life, while Nikki travels to Philadelphia to sal...

Episode 5 Amen, Brother

5. Amen, Brother

Aired: Mar 20, 2017

A devastating event sends Fouray Management into a state of chaos, as Barry s...

Episode 6 Runaway

6. Runaway

Aired: Mar 27, 2017

In the next episode, Fouray's wild streak takes center stage as he goes on a ...

Episode 7 Under Pressure

7. Under Pressure

Aired: Apr 3, 2017

Next episode, Nikki returns to New York with a fresh plan, teaming up with Ma...

Episode 8 N.T.

8. N.T.

Aired: Apr 10, 2017

Barry Fouray and Mattie Taylor race to sign Ahm. Nikki and DeeVee make diffic...

Info about The Breaks

Current Status: Returning Series

Network: VH1

Production Country: United States

Genres:Drama, Music