Entries in The Roots (26)

Wednesday
Oct192011

The Roots - Make My (Feat. Big K.R.I.T)

OH WOW! Here is the lead single from The Roots' forthcoming thirteenth studio album, Undun, which will be their first concept album and will be released on December 6th. Nothing to say about this, just hit play and enjoy pure fire from one of the greatest groups of all-time.

Saturday
Oct082011

The Roots - Undun (Release Date)

It's common knowledge that The Roots have been hard at work on their thirteenth (first concept) studio album, but nobody had any idea of a release date, until today. You can expect Undun to drop December 6th on Def Jam Records. Excited.

Thursday
Jun162011

The Roots & NaS Live @ The Roots Picnic

On the 4th June, The Roots took to the stage at the infamous Roots Picnic where they performed all of my favourite tracks from their latest album, How I Got Over, mixed with a selection of their classic hits. Then, half way through the set, they brought out Mr. Nasir Jones, who performed 8 tracks with the legendary band. This is a must hear for everyone, so here is the download link for the entire performance. NaS and Black Thought are the Kings.

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Thursday
May122011

Booker T. Jones - Down In Memphis

My favourite piece from the new Booker T. Jones album, The Road From Memphis, which is produced by Jones with help from ?uestlove and Rob Schnapf - the album was recorded by Daptone Records mastermind Gabriel Roth with backing by The Roots. The Road from Memphis refers not only to Booker T’s journey but to the evolution of the soul music he helped invent as it traveled from Memphis to Detroit, Philadelphia and beyond. This track sees a rare vocal from Jones himself offering a first-hand look at his hometown. Real music.

Thursday
Feb172011

In The Ghetto (Wake Up)

First single off J. Period’s mixtape, Wake Up! Radio (available now), which sees Black, Rakim & JL revisit the classic Eric B & Rakim original. Thought is a lyrical genius. You can also check the sick new documentary about The Roots which dropped yesterday.

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Wednesday
Dec152010

Black Thought Freestyle

Thought spitting a few pre-written verses on Shade45. He is just too good.

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Monday
Sep272010

Q-Tip & The Roots performing an all time classic at the Hennessy Artistry event in Miami.

Q-Tip & The Roots performing an all time classic at the Hennessy Artistry event in Miami.

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Tuesday
Sep142010

Our Generation (Feat. Pete Rock & CL Smooth) (J. Period Remix)

Can’t explain how good it is to see Pete Rock & CL working together again. This is fucking unreal. And yes, the fucking was necessary.

With John Legend & The Roots joining forces to propel political songs like Ernie Hines’ “Our Generation” back into mainstream popularity, it was only fitting for J.Period to reunite the group that first sampled Hines’ on their seminal ’92 single “Straighten It Out”—artists from an era when hip hop carried its own social message—Pete Rock & CL Smooth. Back together on wax for the first time in 7 years, Pete & CL are in rare form on “Our Generation (J.Period Remix),” spitting conscious lyrics that remind us of hip hop’s potential to move not only our feet, but our spirit.

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Friday
Sep102010

The official video from John Legend & The Roots’ collaborative album Wake Up!, whi

The official video from John Legend & The Roots’ collaborative album Wake Up!, which drops September 21st. So good.

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Tuesday
Sep072010

Shine

Latest track to come off the upcoming John Legend & The Roots album, Wake Up! Absolute perfection.

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