Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America

Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America (2019)


  • Genre: Documentary
  • Creator: Questlove, Tariq Trotter, Shawn Gee, Alex Gibney
  • First Air Date: 2019-10-13
  • Last Air Date: 2019-11-17
  • Total Seasons: 1
  • Total Episodes: 6
  • Status: Ended
  • Episode Runtime: 60 min.
  • Production Company: Jigsaw Productions
  • Production Country: United States of America
  • Networks: AMC
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Summary

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.

  • Keywords: hip-hop
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    Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America Seasons

    Season 1

    First Air Date: 2019-10-13
    6 Episodes

    Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America Episodes

    Title Air Date Duration
    Season 1Episode 1Jesus Walks: 200460 min
    Season 1Episode 2Alright: 201560 min
    Season 1Episode 3Rock Box: 198460 min
    Season 1Episode 4Elevators: 199660 min
    Season 1Episode 5The Bridge: 198660 min
    Season 1Episode 6Ladies First: 198960 min
    • Queen Latifah

      as Self
    • Kendrick Lamar

      as Self
    • Kanye West

      as Self
    • Questlove

      as Self
    • MC Lyte

      as Self
    • Roxanne Shanté

      as Self
    • Tariq Trotter

      as Self
    • Darryl 'DMC' McDaniels

      as Self
    • Joseph Simmons

      as Self
    • Fab 5 Freddy

      as Self
    • André 3000

      as Self
    • Big Boi

      as Self
    • Monie Love

      as Self
    • Marley Marl

      as Self
    • Bill Adler

      as Self
    • The 45 King

      as Self
    • M.C. Shan

      as Self
    Production Questlove Executive Producer
    Production Shea Serrano Executive Producer
    Production Leroy Barnes Researcher
    Production Shawn Gee Executive Producer
    Production One9 Co-Executive Producer
    Sound Nick Dolan Music Arranger
    Editing Rebecca Conner Editorial Services
    Writing Colin Culligan Story Coordinator
    Production Erik Parker Co-Executive Producer
    Sound Ivan Grinober Sound Recordist
    Editing Sammy Dane Assistant Editor
    Production Angie Day Co-Executive Producer
    Production Isaac Bolden Executive Producer
    Production Stacey Offman Executive Producer
    Editing Gina Girodier Assistant Editor
    Crew Michael Koshkin Cinematography
    Editing Koe Rodriguez Archival Footage Coordinator
    Sound William Pearson Music
    Editing Eric Mittan Editorial Services
    Production Kenyatta Steans Production Manager
    Production Alex Gibney Executive Producer
    Editing Mark Scherel Assistant Editor
    Crew Frank Larson Cinematography
    Sound Mark Pont Music
    Crew Leroy Barnes Post Production Assistant
    Crew Robert Barocci Cinematography
    Production Colin Culligan Associate Producer
    Production Richard Perello Executive Producer

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