description About
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.
Info
- verified Status: Ended
- person By: Questlove
- calendar_month Release Date: 2019-10-13
- update Lastly Aired: 2019-11-17
- video_camera_front Companies Jigsaw Productions
- list_alt Seasons & Episodes: 1 Seasons, 6 Episodes
- timer Episode Runtime: 60 Mins/Episode
- star Rating: 8 / 10
- favorite Likes: 1 Likes
- visibilityViews: 23 views
-
starUser Ratings:
smart_display Cast
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
groups Crew
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
comment Comments