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Unplugged

Season 2 Episode 6: Yo! Unplugged Rap

Acclaimed music series "MTV Unplugged" brings rap back to its roots with a special featuring performances by L.L. Cool J, MC Lyte, De La Soul, and A Tribe Called Quest, along with a five-piece backup band Pop's Cool Love.

Season 2 Episodes:

Episode 1 The Cure

1. The Cure

Aired: Mar 3, 1991

The Cure's acoustic performance on MTV Unplugged was a world premiere on Marc...

Episode 2 Winger with Slaughter

2. Winger with Slaughter

Aired: Mar 24, 1991

The MTV Unplugged episode featuring Slaughter and Winger was taped in New Yor...

Episode 3 Paul McCartney

3. Paul McCartney

Aired: Apr 3, 1991

Paul McCartney performed a one-hour acoustic show on MTV's "Unplugged" series...

Episode 4 Sting

4. Sting

Aired: Apr 10, 1991

British rock superstar Sting presents a 45-minute acoustic performance on "MT...

Episode 5 R.E.M. (1)

5. R.E.M. (1)

Aired: Apr 24, 1991

R.E.M. spent several hours in New York's Chelsea Studios on April 10, 1991, r...

Episode 6 Yo! Unplugged Rap

6. Yo! Unplugged Rap

Aired: May 1, 1991

Acclaimed music series "MTV Unplugged" brings rap back to its roots with a sp...

Episode 7 Elvis Costello

7. Elvis Costello

Aired: Jul 3, 1991

Elvis Costello showcases his musical talent in a 1991 edition of "MTV Unplugg...

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Info about Unplugged

Seasons: 28

Current Status: Returning Series

Network: MTV

Production Countries: Italy, Canada, United States

Genres:Documentary, Music