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.
| 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 | |
| Episode Runtime | 1h 0min | |
| Language | English | |
| Original Language | English | |
| Production Countries | United States of America | |
| Production Companies | Jigsaw Productions | |
| Networks | AMC | |