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Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America (2019)

First aired October 13, 20191h/ep1 season · 6 epsEnded
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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.

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Questlove, Tariq Trotter, Shawn Gee, Alex Gibney

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Seasons

Status

Ended

Language

English

Type

Miniseries

Last Air Date

November 17, 2019

Networks

AMC

Production

Jigsaw Productions

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