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Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America

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.

2019 7.5/10 community score 1 season · 6 episodes Ended
  • Documentary

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First aired
Seasons
1
Episodes
6
Status
Ended

Latest aired episode

S1 E6

Ladies First: 1989

Aired 1h

LADIES FIRST by Queen Latifah: At the height of hip hop's misogynistic themes, the culture bows down to their queens of rap.

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  • Season 1

    6 episodes

    First episode aired

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