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Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America (2019)

Documentary · Music

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.

IMDb rating: 7.9 (83 votes)
Seasons: 1
Streaming (US): Philo · The Roku Channel · Pluto TV · Hoopla
Language: EN
Type: TV series

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Ratings refreshed Jul 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

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Season 1 (2019)

7.10 avg 6 episodes 6.3 → 6.7 42 min avg

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Season 1 episodes — IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Jesus Walks: 2004	6.3	15
2	Alright: 2015	6.6	10
3	Rock Box: 1984	8.0	10
4	Elevators: 1996	7.7	8
5	The Bridge: 1986	7.3	8
6	Ladies First: 1989	6.7	7

Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America (2019)

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