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

    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.

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    Created By

    QuestloveTariq TrotterShawn GeeAlex Gibney

    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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