Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America (Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America)

Release Date:	2019-10-13
Runtime:	60 min
Status:	Ended
Genres:	Documentary
Production:	Jigsaw Productions

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.