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Ahmir “Questlove” Thomp- tance of tracing hip-hop’s history in bellious rock ‘n’ roll era of the genre: hip-hop. son and Tariq “Black Thought” Trot- a teaser for “Hip Hop: The Songs 1950s to the political protest songs Some of the biggest stars of the ter of the Philadelphia-based hip- That Shook America” posted on of the 1960s and beyond, music hip-hop era discuss how the genre hop group The Roots serve as exec- YouTube this past May. utive producers for the series, “If we want people to really re- FOR NEW ACCOUNTS which takes a look at a different spect what rap music is, you’ve got trailblazing song in each episode. to understand its origin,” Williams The six-episode series explores said. He went on to explain: “Yeah, UP the rise of hip-hop, from its humble people have a chip on their shoul- SAVE and sometimes controversial be- der. Yeah, people are upset. And TO $100 ginnings to its impact on main- that’s the kind of anger that you’re stream American culture today. Re- hearing in this music.” ON YOUR FIRST IN-STORE PURCHASE* cording artists walk viewers AMC’s docuseries then jumps when you open and use a new Lowe’s Advantage Card. through the creation of some of the back in time, all the way to 1984, to Tarik “Black Thought” Trotter in “Hip Hop: The Songs That Minimum purchase required. Offer ends 2/1/20. most influential songs of the hip- profile Run-DMC’s pioneering re- Shook America” hop era. lease “Rock Box.” The song mixed *Cannot be combined with any other offer. Coupon required. varied history, something executive bring the story of hip-hop to televi- Questlove explained the need electric guitar riffs with hip-hop producers Quest Love and Black sion. for a serious look at the art of hip- beats, tearing down barriers not Thought know a lot about. As Questlove and Black Thought hop in a September article on only between the two music styles founding members of eclectic hip- work alongside fellow executive latimes.com. but also between race and class in hop group The Roots, which was producers Alex Gibney (“Enron: The “Hip-hop was seen as a low-lev- American media. formed in 1987, they’re well versed Smartest Guys in the Room,” el art form, or not even seen as ac- Hip-hop duo OutKast broke new in the genre. Known for using live 2005), Shawn Gee (“SoundClash,” ground with the hit “Elevators” in tual art,” Questlove said. “People musical instruments to produce 2014), Stacey Offman (“The Inven- Lowe's of Laurinburg now see there’s value in hip-hop, 1996, and “Hip Hop: The Songs 910 US 15-401 By-Pass | Laurinburg, NC 28352 their unique hip-hop groove, The tor: Out for Blood in Silicon Valley,” but I feel like that’s based on the That Shook America” explores how (910) 610-2365 Roots rose through the ranks of the 2019), Richard Perello (“Club millions of dollars it’s generated. the song redefined the cultural and music industry and currently serve Dread,” 2004) and rookie Shea Ser- Like its value is like that of junk geographical boundaries of rap. as the house band for “The Tonight rano. “Hip Hop: The Songs That bonds or a Baltic Avenue Monopoly The show then examines the im- Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.” They Shook America” was co-directed property. A money generator. But pact of the 1987 song “The Bridge” may have achieved mainstream by journalist-turned-filmmaker Erik there’s a different story that need- by MC Shan and Marley Marl. In- success, but they were part of the Parker (“L.A. Burning”) and Emmy- ed to be told.” tended to foster community pride, early days of the hip-hop revolu- nominated director One9 (“Nas: The show’s debut episode takes the release ignited one of hip-hop’s tion, making them well suited to Time Is Illmatic,” 2014). a look at Kanye West’s “Jesus most famous rap battles between Walks,” a controversial Christian Marl and KRS-One from Boogie rap song that challenged religion. Down Productions. While many people likely know Queen Latifah herself represents West as the husband of reality TV the female perspective in AMC’s star Kim Kardashian, early archival “Hip Hop.” Her 1989 debut album footage of the recording artist ex- “All Hail the Queen” featured the plores how he managed to meld song “Ladies First,” a feminist an- rap, gospel and spiritual lyrics in them that became a huge hit and the 2004 hit. challenged misogyny in hip-hop at Next, the series features Kend- the time. rick Lamar’s 2015 release “Alright,” These six songs offer TV viewers which became an anthem of hope a sampling of hip-hop’s vast and BREEDEN’S QUALITY MEATS CLIPS HAIRCUTS FOR MEN Fresh made sausage, hand cut steaks, 1305 Scotland Crossing Dr. Corriher Country ham, local honey, spices and rubs. 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