Synopsis
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.
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Cast
Seasons
Season 1
6 eps · 2019-10-13
Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America airing schedule, episode calendar, cast, and synopsis. Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America airs on AMC.
