PhiloHip Hop: The Songs That Shook America (2019) is a documentary web series in English. On MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America online in HD.
Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America — Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
- Created by: Questlove, Tariq Trotter, Shawn Gee, Alex Gibney
- Starring: Queen Latifah, Kendrick Lamar, Ye, Questlove, MC Lyte, Roxanne Shanté, Tariq Trotter, Darryl 'DMC' McDaniels
Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America — Series Details
| First Air Date | 2019-10-13 |
| Seasons | 1 |
| Episodes | 6 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | English |
| Network | AMC |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 7.5/10 (2 votes) |
Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: Jesus Walks: 2004 (2019-10-13) — “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.
- E2: Alright: 2015 (2019-10-20) — “Alright” by Kendrick Lamar: making protest music in the era of Black Lives Matter, “Alright” becomes the unsaid anthem for hope.
- E3: Rock Box: 1984 (2019-10-27) — ROCK BOX by Run-DMC: How one song tore down the barriers between rock & hip hop, race and class on American radio and television.
- E4: Elevators: 1996 (2019-11-03) — ELEVATORS by OutKast: Hip hop's southern voice breaks through with an unsuspecting song that redefines rap's cultural and geographic boundaries.
- E5: The Bridge: 1986 (2019-11-10) — THE BRIDGE by Marley Marl and MC Shan: A song designed to foster community pride, ignites hip hop's most epic rap battle.
- E6: Ladies First: 1989 (2019-11-17) — LADIES FIRST by Queen Latifah: At the height of hip hop's misogynistic themes, the culture bows down to their queens of rap.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America have? 1 season(s) with 6 episodes.
Who created Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America? Questlove, Tariq Trotter, Shawn Gee, Alex Gibney.
Where can I watch Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
