Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America
7.5
2 votes
2019–2019
1 season
~1h 0m/ep
Documentary
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.
Created by Questlove, Tariq Trotter, Shawn Gee, Alex Gibney
Top cast
Seasons
Season 1
6 episodes · 2019
Details
Status
Ended
First aired
October 13, 2019
Last aired
November 17, 2019
Seasons
1
Episodes
6
Networks
AMC
Language
English
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