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

Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America

7.5
2019 – 20191 Seasons · 6 EpisodesEnded

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.

Network: AMC

Cast

Episodes

Jesus Walks: 2004

Episode 1 · 60m

Jesus Walks: 2004

“Jesus Walks” by Kanye West: in an era of excess, a Christian rap song challenges the church and changes its own ideals about religion and rap music.

Oct 13, 2019

S1E2

Episode 2 · 60m

Alright: 2015

“Alright” by Kendrick Lamar: making protest music in the era of Black Lives Matter, “Alright” becomes the unsaid anthem for hope.

Oct 20, 2019

S1E3

Episode 3 · 60m

Rock Box: 1984

ROCK BOX by Run-DMC: How one song tore down the barriers between rock & hip hop, race and class on American radio and television.

Oct 27, 2019

S1E4

Episode 4 · 60m

Elevators: 1996

ELEVATORS by OutKast: Hip hop's southern voice breaks through with an unsuspecting song that redefines rap's cultural and geographic boundaries.

Nov 3, 2019

S1E5

Episode 5 · 60m

The Bridge: 1986

THE BRIDGE by Marley Marl and MC Shan: A song designed to foster community pride, ignites hip hop's most epic rap battle.

Nov 10, 2019

S1E6

Episode 6 · 60m

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.

Nov 17, 2019