Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America
Season - Episode
1
Season 1 Oct 13, 2019
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1 - 1Jesus Walks: 2004 Oct 13, 2019 -
1 - 2Alright: 2015 Oct 20, 2019 -
1 - 3Rock Box: 1984 Oct 27, 2019
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1 - 4Elevators: 1996 Nov 03, 2019
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1 - 5The Bridge: 1986 Nov 10, 2019
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1 - 6Ladies First: 1989 Nov 17, 2019
Overview
From executive producers Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson, Tariq "Black Thought" Trotter, Shawn Gee and Alex Gibney, each episode of this series focuses on a groundbreaking song pivotal to the evolution of American music and culture. From the early hip-hop battles to verses that sparked hope and inspired change, watch artists deconstruct their composition, revisit the impact the song had on them personally, and dissect the socio-economic and cultural conditions that inspired the landmark work and gave voice to a generation.
Year 2019
Studio AMC
Director Questlove, Tariq Trotter, Shawn Gee, Alex Gibney
Crew Questlove (Executive Producer), Shea Serrano (Executive Producer), Leroy Barnes (Researcher), Shawn Gee (Executive Producer), One9 (Co-Executive Producer), Nick Dolan (Music Arranger)
Popularity 2.0094
Language English
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