John Legend, Pharrell Williams, Queen Latifah, Questlove. Widescreen (1.78:1). Originally broadcast as single episodes of a television program in 2019. Special features: Barbershop ; rooftop redemption ; sounds of the South ; basement tapes.
Summary:
Each episode of this new documentary 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.
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