Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America

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.

Status

Ended

Original Name

Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America

First Air Date

October 13, 2019

Last Air Date

November 17, 2019

Seasons

1

Episodes

6

Language

English

Production Companies

Jigsaw Productions

Networks

AMC

S01E06

Ladies First: 1989

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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