Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America
Series 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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 6 Episodes
60 min per episode
2019 – 2019
Premiered: Sun, Oct 13, 2019
Questlove
Tariq Trotter
Alex GibneyLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 6: “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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Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Questlove, Tariq Trotter, Shawn Gee, Alex Gibney
Colin Culligan
William Pearson, Mark Pont
Questlove, Shea Serrano, Shawn Gee, Isaac Bolden, Stacey Offman
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What is Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America about?
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.
How many seasons does Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America have?
Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America?
Key cast members in Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America include Queen Latifah, Kendrick Lamar, Ye, Questlove, MC Lyte.
Who created or directed Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America?
Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America was developed and directed by Questlove, Tariq Trotter, Shawn Gee, Alex Gibney.