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.
CreatorsQuestlove, Tariq Trotter, Shawn Gee, Alex Gibney
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First air date2019-10-13
Last air date2019-11-17
Production countriesUnited States of America
LanguageEnglish
Production companiesJigsaw Productions
Homepagehttps://www.amc.com/shows/hip-hop-the-songs-that-shook-america
