Song Exploder
Season 1
Episodes
1. Alicia Keys – 3 Hour Drive
October 2, 2020
26 min
Far from her newborn son, Alicia Keys collaborates with Sampha, who has just lost his mother. Together, they give a longing melody life.
2. Lin-Manuel Miranda – Wait for It
10.0
October 2, 2020
28 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?
3. R.E.M. – Losing My Religion
8.0
October 2, 2020
27 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.
4. Ty Dolla $ign – LA
October 2, 2020
23 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.
