Episode 1: Alicia Keys – 3 Hour Drive
2020-10-0226 min
Far from her newborn son, Alicia Keys collaborates with Sampha, who has just lost his mother. Together, they give a longing melody life.
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Song Exploder Season 1 — Episodes and Where to Watch
4 episodes · first aired 2020-10-02
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Episode 2: Lin-Manuel Miranda – Wait for It
2020-10-0228 min
In his quest to capture Aaron Burr's voice, Lin-Manuel Miranda finds his lines on the subway. Many breathless choruses later, can he relate to Burr?
Episode 3: R.E.M. – Losing My Religion
2020-10-0227 min
No obvious chorus plus a lead mandolin and handclaps equals the least likely chart-topper of the '90s. R.E.M. looks back at the life-changing track.
Episode 4: Ty Dolla $ign – LA
2020-10-0223 min
Ty Dolla $ign pens a verse in minutes, picks up multiple instruments and brings in Kendrick Lamar and Brandy for this moving love song to his city.
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