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Today in Hip-Hop History: Erykah Badu Dropped Her Debut LP ‘Baduizm’ 23 Years Ago

February 11, 2020

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On this date in 1997, the debut album from neo-soul queen Erykah Badu entitled Baduizm was released on Universal Records through the Kedar imprint. This LP catapulted the Texan songstress into the Grammy Award... Read Article

Happy Birthday to the Legendary DJ Jazzy Jeff!

Sha Be Allah

January 22, 2020

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On this date in 1965, Jeffrey Townes, better known to Hip Hop and television fans as "Jazzy Jeff" was born in the City of Brother Love and has become one of the best to ever place their hands on a pair of Tech... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: The Roots’ Sophomore Album ‘Do You Want More?!!!??!’ Turns 25!

Sha Be Allah

January 17, 2020

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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 fu... Read Article

Questlove to Drop New Book Titled ‘Mixtape Potluck’

Rashad Grove

July 29, 2019

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It seems like Ahmir Thompson aka Questlove is one of the busiest people in the world. He often claims he has 14 jobs. Not only is he the co-founder of the legendary Roots with Black Thought, but he’s the bandle... Read Article

Black Thought and Questlove Producing ‘Hip-Hop: Songs That Shook America’ On AMC

Rashad Grove

July 23, 2019

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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. On each ep... Read Article

Exclusive: The Roots Break Down the Importance of Bringing Hip-Hop to Coachella During Their Heineken House Set

Keenan Higgins

April 19, 2019

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"If my memory serves correct, I think we did the first-ever Coachella, right?" - Questlove "We did do the first Coachella — I remember I had a broken foot." - Black Thought Sure, no one forgets that time ... Read Article

Black Thought Spits Rap About 2020 Presidential Candidates on ‘Fallon’

Ime Ekpo

March 15, 2019

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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 collectiv... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: Erykah Badu Dropped Her Debut LP ‘Baduizm’ 22 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

February 11, 2019

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On this date in 1997, the debut album from neo-soul queen Erykah Badu entitled Baduizm was released on Universal Records through the Kedar imprint. This LP catapulted the Texan songstress into the Grammy Award-... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: The Roots Release Their Sophomore Album ‘Do You Want More?!!!??!’ 24 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

January 17, 2019

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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 fus... Read Article

The Roots Announce Dates for 2018 Holiday Tour

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October 31, 2018

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Words by Rashad Grove The hardest working band in music, the legendary Roots crew will close out the year with a short tour of the East Coast. Along with creating material for their forthcoming and highly an... Read Article

Happy 47th Birthday to The Roots’ Black Thought!

Sha Be Allah

October 3, 2018

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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; long... Read Article

Ariana Grande Was Added to Aretha Franklin’s Funeral

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August 29, 2018

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Ariana Grande has been added to the star-studded list of performers set to perform for Aretha Franklin's burial service Friday, Franklin's marketing specialist has affirmed to CNN. The Sweetener singer earne... Read Article

Black Thought Honors Trayvon Martin and Calls for Justice in ‘Rest in Power’

Ime Ekpo

July 25, 2018

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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... Read Article

‘Still Storch’ Documentary Covers The Ups And Downs Of Super Producer Scott Storch

Sha Be Allah

July 19, 2018

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During the late 1990s up to the present time, former Roots member and producer Scott Storch has been responsible for the sounds of some of Hip Hop’s biggest smash hits. From the keyboard line on Dr. Dre’s “Stil... Read Article

Bleacher Report Taps 21 Savage, Vince Staples, Vic Mensa, Smokepurpp, The Roots and YBN Nahmir For Custom Soccer Jerseys

Keenan Higgins

July 13, 2018

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As soccer fans everywhere prepare for the World Cup Final this weekend — we hope your team is playing on Sunday! — the crew over at Bleacher Report just cooked up something that both rap fans and football club ... Read Article

Chuck D, Questlove, and Kendrick Lamar Slated as Prospect Members of the Academy

Ime Ekpo

June 26, 2018

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It looks like the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is on the verge of diversifying their membership. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the Oscar-permitting collective announced their invitation of... Read Article

Beyond Kanye West’s Wyoming: Other Artists Who Have Broken Listening Party Tradition

Zoe Zorka

June 1, 2018

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Last night, Kanye West hosted his album listening party in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, a town far more famous for its world class snow, death-defying ski runs and abundance of turquoise-themed jewelry stores than it... Read Article

Black Thought’s Solo Debut EP To Feature Only 5 Potent Tracks

Ime Ekpo

May 31, 2018

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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 Th... Read Article

Questlove Is On The Verge of Curating An Official Prince Orchestral Tribute Tour

Ime Ekpo

May 17, 2018

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The Prince estate has officially partnered up with the legendary drummer of The Roots, Questlove to curate an orchestral nature tour in honor of the late icon titled, "4U: A Symphonic Celebration of Prince." ... Read Article

Lalah Hathaway Guest Stars on QUESTLOVE Supreme Podcast

Angela Wilson

April 5, 2018

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The Roots drummer and music taste maker, Professor Questlove invited guest jazz and R&B songstress and one of the most dynamic voices of our time, Lalah Hathaway, daughter of the great soul singer Donny Hat... Read Article

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Today in Hip-Hop History: Erykah Badu Dropped Her Debut LP ‘Baduizm’ 23 Years Ago

Happy Birthday to the Legendary DJ Jazzy Jeff!

Today in Hip-Hop History: The Roots’ Sophomore Album ‘Do You Want More?!!!??!’ Turns 25!

Questlove to Drop New Book Titled ‘Mixtape Potluck’

Black Thought and Questlove Producing ‘Hip-Hop: Songs That Shook America’ On AMC

Exclusive: The Roots Break Down the Importance of Bringing Hip-Hop to Coachella During Their Heineken House Set

Black Thought Spits Rap About 2020 Presidential Candidates on ‘Fallon’

Today in Hip-Hop History: Erykah Badu Dropped Her Debut LP ‘Baduizm’ 22 Years Ago

Today in Hip-Hop History: The Roots Release Their Sophomore Album ‘Do You Want More?!!!??!’ 24 Years Ago

The Roots Announce Dates for 2018 Holiday Tour

Happy 47th Birthday to The Roots’ Black Thought!

Ariana Grande Was Added to Aretha Franklin’s Funeral

Black Thought Honors Trayvon Martin and Calls for Justice in ‘Rest in Power’

‘Still Storch’ Documentary Covers The Ups And Downs Of Super Producer Scott Storch

Bleacher Report Taps 21 Savage, Vince Staples, Vic Mensa, Smokepurpp, The Roots and YBN Nahmir For Custom Soccer Jerseys

Chuck D, Questlove, and Kendrick Lamar Slated as Prospect Members of the Academy

Beyond Kanye West’s Wyoming: Other Artists Who Have Broken Listening Party Tradition

Black Thought’s Solo Debut EP To Feature Only 5 Potent Tracks

Questlove Is On The Verge of Curating An Official Prince Orchestral Tribute Tour

Lalah Hathaway Guest Stars on QUESTLOVE Supreme Podcast

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