Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America
2019•1 Seasons•6 Episodes•8.0•Ended
Documentary
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.
Creator
Questlove, Tariq Trotter, Shawn Gee, Alex Gibney
Network
AMC
Origin
US, GB
Cast
Queen Latifah
Self
Kendrick Lamar
Self
Ye
Self
Questlove
Self
MC Lyte
Self
Roxanne Shanté
Self
Tariq Trotter
Self
Darryl 'DMC' McDaniels
Self
Joseph Simmons
Self
Fab 5 Freddy
Self
André 3000
Self
Big Boi
Self
Monie Love
Self
Marley Marl
Self
Bill Adler
Self
Episodes
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