DVR Alert - Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America

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A&E channel is premiering a new series Sunday at midnight.

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Synopsis

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.



 
It looks like it’s gonna be a 6 Episode series dealing with six songs.

-Kanye West - Jesus Walks
-Kendrick Lamar - Alright
-Run DMC - Rock Box
-OutKast - Elevators
-MC Shan - The Bridge
-Queen Latifah - Ladies First.

Curious to know how they came up with this list
 
 
 
Why they putting this on at midnight? I know must of us have DVRs, but is viewership counted if it's recorded?
 
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