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