Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America (2019)

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.

First aired

2019-10-13

Genres

Documentary

Seasons

1 (6 episodes)

Status

Ended

Created by

Questlove, Tariq Trotter, Shawn Gee, Alex Gibney

TMDB rating

7.5/10 from 2 votes