Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America (2019)

Overview

Executive producers Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson, Tariq "Black Thought" Trotter, Shawn Gee, and Alex Gibney present a compelling exploration of songs that transformed American music and culture. Each episode dives into a pivotal track, tracing its influence from early hip-hop battles to powerful verses that ignited hope and prompted social change. Artists share personal reflections on their creations, while examining the socio-economic and cultural contexts that inspired these iconic works, ultimately revealing how they resonated with and empowered an entire generation.