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Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America

Documentary
📜 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.
🌏 Languages Available: English
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⭐ Vote Average: 8.0

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Queen Latifah original image
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Queen Latifah
Kendrick Lamar original image
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Kendrick Lamar
Kanye West original image
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Kanye West
Questlove original image
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Questlove
MC Lyte original image
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MC Lyte
Roxanne Shanté original image
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Roxanne Shanté
Tariq Trotter original image
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Tariq Trotter
Darryl 'DMC' McDaniels original image
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Darryl 'DMC' McDaniels
Joseph Simmons original image
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Joseph Simmons
Fab 5 Freddy original image
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Fab 5 Freddy
André 3000 original image
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André 3000
Big Boi original image
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Big Boi
Monie Love original image
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Monie Love
Marley Marl original image
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Marley Marl
Bill Adler original image
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Bill Adler
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The 45 King
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M.C. Shan

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