The Roots has been appointed as “America’s house band,” and it’s for good reason. Take a look at Questlove’s thoughts on their growing admiration. RELATED LINKS ON THE URBAN DAILY! The Legendary: A Film About The Roots Melle Mel & The Roots Perform At Late Night With Jimmy Fallon [VIDEO] D’Angelo And The Roots Bring […]
James “J Dilla” Yancey is one of the most prolific producers ever to touch the hip-hop game. He was at the helm of songs for many of your favorite artists like Erykah Badu, Common, and A Tribe Called Quest. Sadly, Dilla succumbed to Lupus in 2006. While Dilla’s passing was a great loss to hip-hop, […]
Sometimes it’s hard to believe a comedian like Jimmy Fallon is so in tune with true Hip Hop music. In a special performance not seen on air, Grandmaster Melle Mel warmed up the crowd at Rockefeller Center. Off the air on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon, the legendary MC joined The Roots to perform the […]
With the year nearing its end, companies are taking the time out to acknowledge those who have left an indelible mark on the world. Ebony is doing just that. The media titan will celebrate its first Power 100 Gala. While Ebony celebrates the 100 people who they feel best represents the word “power,” their headlining […]
President Barack Obama has been hailed as the “Pop Culture President” because he had the help of celebrities to get people out to the polls. He retains that moniker this election because hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons and The Roots leader Questlove are involved in a friendly battle to see who can raise the most money […]
It was a reunion of sorts for R&B singer D’Angelo and hip-hop band, The Roots at The Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival. Drummer ?uestlove organized the festival’s annual Super Jam, which featured D’Angelo, making his first American appearance in 12 years. He was backed by a nine piece band and performed classics like Jimi Hendrix’s […]
If you’ve ever heard of The Roots, you know their drummer, Ahmir “?uestlove” Thompson, is a huge Soul Train fanatic. Questlove went on Okay Player and remembered his first non-musical or blood related hero, Don Cornelius. In the piece, ?uestlove says, his bag of hard drives of Soul Train episodes have caused trouble for him […]
Ahmir “?uestlove” Thompson found himself in the hot seat on Bravo’s Watch What Happens Live. When Andy Cohen asked Questlove if he had ever not been credited for his contribution to an album, he said Prince hadn’t credited him on Prince’s One Night Only album. Apparently, Thompson sat in on drums for a song and […]
During an interview with The Breakfast Club The Roots Questlove addressed the recent controversy over a song the band played on Jimmy Fallon to introduce GOP Presidential Candidate Michele Bachmann. After they performed Fishbone’s “Lyin’ Ass Bitch” as her intro music Bachmann demanded an apology from NBC, which the network and Fallon did. Now NBC […]
What can be said about The Roots that hasn’t already been said? Everyone knows they are the go to band for rappers wanting to experiment with live instrumentation. Need we remind you of their performances with Jay-Z for his Unplugged show in 2001 and his Fade to Black concert film? The Philadelphia bred hip-hop musicians […]
The Legendary Roots crew will be dropping a new studio album, undun, on November 6, 2011. Check out the first song “Make My” featuring labelmate Big K.R.I.T. The Roots “Make My” featuring Big K.R.I.T. by okayplayer RELATED POSTS: The Roots’ “undun” Tracklist Black Thought Eager To Perform With Nas At Roots Picnic ?uestlove Wants You […]
Despite having busy schedules, The Roots have been hard at work in the studio and are promising fans a new album by this December! From performing as the house band on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon to recently hosting a Pre-Emmy Awards jam session, the legendary crew has returned with their latest musical creation, a […]
