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Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America

Year: 2019
Seasons: 1
Type: TV Series
Genre: 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.

Episodes

Jesus Walks: 2004
EP 1 Jesus Walks: 2004
EP 2
EP 2 Alright: 2015
EP 3
EP 3 Rock Box: 1984
EP 4
EP 4 Elevators: 1996
EP 5
EP 5 The Bridge: 1986
EP 6
EP 6 Ladies First: 1989

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