The Roots MC, Black Thought, is teaming up with Academy Award-winning writer, John Ridley, for an off-Broadway musical adaption of George S. Schuyler’s Harlem Renaissance novel, Black No More. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Black Thought, whose real name is Tarik Trotter, is starring in the show as well as composing the music and lyrics […]
On this date in 1995, Black Thought, Questlove, Dice Raw, Rahzel and the original Roots crew dropped the Philly Hip Hop collective’s second LP Do You Want More?!!!??! on DGC Records. Recognized as a classic fusion of Hip Hop and jazz, Do You Want More?!!!??! was the first major full-length debut from the Philly-based group. […]
The Weill Music Institute of Carnegie Hall has announced Hip-Hop icon Black Thought will lead a free workshop for rising and professional MCs, between the ages of 18-35, as a part of a series of workshops and masterclasses for young professional musicians. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The multi-day masterclass will run from February 3-5, […]
The rise of Megan Thee Stallion this past season was catapulted by a string of hit records and the viral success of her newly-patented “Hot Girl Summer” movement. Granted, the summer solstice officially came to an end this past weekend, but that doesn’t mean the burgeoning rap queen doesn’t have something else in store — […]
Legendary lyricists Black Thought and super-producer Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson of The Roots are executive producers of a six-part docuseries entitled Hip-Hop: The Songs That Shook America on AMC. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information On each episode of this new series put emphasis on a trailblazing song that was critical to the transformation of American music […]
For the past ten years, The Roots have furnished The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon as the official house band, giving the pretense an organic hip-hop flavor. In a recent episode, the Philadelphia collective’s lead MC Black Thought broke into a rap session about the multiple amount of candidates for the 2020 United States presidential election. Visit streaming.thesource.com […]
On this date in 1995, Black Thought, Questlove, Dice Raw, Rahzel and the original Roots crew dropped the Philly Hip Hop collective’s second LP Do You Want More?!!!??! on DGC Records. Recognized as a classic fusion of Hip Hop and jazz, Do You Want More?!!!??! was the first major full-length debut from the Philly-based group. […]
Words by: Rashad Grove Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information One of the most heralded MC’s in the game in planning on dropping another album this year. Black Thought, frontman of the world-famous Roots crew, collaborated with celebrated producer 9th Wonder and The Soul Council to release the critically acclaimed Streams Of Thought, Vol. 1. After […]
Born on this date in 1971 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania as Tariq Luqmaan Trotter, Black Thought, the lead emcee of the legendary Hip Hop band The Roots, has created his key to success with simply one word; longevity. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Thought has always been regarded as one of the most lyrical post-Golden Era […]
Producer and DJ, J. Period has a track record that can’t be denied. He knows what joints are Party starters. He has the vernacular of musicology that in both inter generational, transcends race/ social class and sonically verbose. Alas he is the last of a dying breed of musician (yes, this writer believes djs are […]
J.Period’s collaborative, improvisational performance series, The Live Mixtape, is just that: a hip-hop mixtape, performed and recorded live on stage—in one take—by some of hip hop’s most celebrated MCs, and one of its most groundbreaking DJs. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information On Thursday, September 13, J.PERIOD brings this dynamic format to Sony Hall in New […]
Undoubtedly three of the best lyricist to touch the mic, with Rakim being regarded as arguably the best emcee of all time, will be recording a live mixtape together with producer J.Period. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The Roots frontman Black Thought, Organized Konfusion’s Pharoah Monch, and Rakim have been brought together by Brooklyn based […]
Knowledge of Hip-Hop history will reveal the genre is respective to the narrative of the young black male. The official track for Paramount Network’s upcoming documentary Rest in Power: The Trayvon Martin Story has been released and not only is it a sneak peek into the film but an oracular call for justice with The […]
Boots Riley’s directorial debut,Sorry To Bother You, is in theaters now. Collaborators and peers from Boots’ Rap career have become major supporters of the film in different ways. Black Thought, Snoop Dogg, and Atmosphere’s Slug bought out showings in their respective areas, offering free tickets to fans, to ensure that no one misses it. Visit […]
Three months ago, A Tribe Called Quest released their final music video, “The Space Program.” However, the late March visual accompaniment to 2016’s We Got It From Here…Thank You 4 Your Service album was only available to some platform subscribers. Now, the incredible farewell video (dedicated to the late Phife Dawg) from the group is […]
After dropping the fire freestyle for Funk Flex, Philly rap icon Black Thought made a guest appearance on Ebro In The Morning talking about everything from people mistaking him for Rick Ross to how he once appeared in Blackface. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information That, of course, led to a discussion about the Pusha T/Drake beef. […]
Just last week, head lyricist of class act hip-hop band The Roots Black Thought verified the coming of his first official solo project titled, Streams of Thought Vol. 1. On the production tip, 9th Wonder and The Soul Council are in control which is a pretty sound match due to their history honing the melodies […]
Words by Roman White Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Hot 97’s Morning show co-host Peter Rosenberg has set a goal to release an album in 2018. The popular hip-hop commentator, radio personality and ESPN host confirmed on Instagram that he was working on this new project and just yesterday announced that he wants to get […]
Earlier this month, Black Thought hit viral circuit when he performed a 10-minute freestyle on Funkmaster Flex’s Hot 97 show. The Roots‘ lead lyricist made literal history as he spat over 2,000 words giving birth to an abundant amount of quote-worthy phrases. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information While the entire community of hip-hop lyrical enthusiasts […]
The hip-hop community is still drowning amazement from Black Thought‘s historic freestyle on Funkmaster Flex‘s Hot 97 on Wednesday. With The Roots being the official house band for Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, it was only right for the hip-hop loving show host to maneuver the elite Philly emcee to the guest chair to weigh-in […]
