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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.
Seasons
Season 1 (2019)6
Keywords
hip-hop
Casts

Queen Latifah
Self

Kendrick Lamar
Self

Ye
Self

Questlove
Self

MC Lyte
Self

Roxanne Shanté
Self

Tariq Trotter
Self

Darryl 'DMC' McDaniels
Self

Joseph Simmons
Self

Fab 5 Freddy
Self

André 3000
Self

Big Boi
Self

Monie Love
Self

Marley Marl
Self

Bill Adler
Self

The 45 King
Self
M.C. Shan
Self
Crews

Questlove
Executive Producer

Shea Serrano
Executive Producer
Koe Rodriguez
Archival Footage Coordinator
Ivan Grinober
Sound Recordist
Sammy Dane
Assistant Editor
Colin Culligan
Associate Producer
Richard Perello
Executive Producer
Mark Pont
Music
Leroy Barnes
Researcher
Eric Mittan
Editorial Services
Stacey Offman
Executive Producer
Michael Koshkin
Cinematography
Shawn Gee
Executive Producer
One9
Co-Executive Producer
Gina Girodier
Assistant Editor
Mark Scherel
Assistant Editor
Rebecca Conner
Editorial Services
Colin Culligan
Story Coordinator
Erik Parker
Co-Executive Producer
Robert Barocci
Cinematography
Isaac Bolden
Executive Producer
William Pearson
Music
Kenyatta Steans
Production Manager

Alex Gibney
Executive Producer
Nick Dolan
Music Arranger

Frank Larson
Cinematography
Leroy Barnes
Post Production Assistant

Angie Day
Co-Executive Producer
Backdrops & Posters



