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the roots
LIVE: The Summer Spirit Festival at Merriweather Post Pavilion
All photos by Boney Starks | @boneystarks. PLEASE support. I’m convinced that the Summer Spirit Festival is the grown and sexy Woodstock. Over 20,000 people made the pilgrimage to the Merriweather Post Pavilion to see Eyrkah Badu headline an amazing lineup of modern soul and hip-hop talent, including Common, Janelle Monae, The Roots, B.O.B. and [...]
Revisiting: The Roots – Illadelph Halflife
” “Revisiting” will be a monthly feature focusing on returning to and reviewing a ”classic” album. After one listen to How I Got Over, it was apparent to me that the legendary crew from the 215 had made a return to glory. Say what you want but, Rising Down was a dissappointment. The first half was raw and [...]
Levis Pioneer Sessions: John Legend & The Roots – Our Generation
John Legend & The Roots – Our Generations [Audio clip: view full post to listen] The iconic denim company Levi’s, recently enlisted a dozen influential musicians of different genres to help launch their 2010 Pioneer Sessions, a platform used to showcase ‘pioneering’ artists interpreting a song that has inspired their sound (all which are available as a free download). Last month we told you [...]
ALBUM REVIEW: The Roots – How I Got Over
This album didn’t have to end up this way. The Roots are pop stars now. The Roots – The Day (feat. Blu, Phonte & Patty Crash) [Audio clip: view full post to listen] In 2010, let’s consider it impressive that the world’s most trendsetting hip hop band crafted an album as influenced by indie pop [...]
VIDEO: The Roots – Dear God 2.0 | “How I Got Over” TODAY!
Available now on iTunes and in stores tomorrow, Tuesday 6/22/10. The Roots long-awaited 11th studio album, “How I Got Over”, is finally here! Support talented musicians and great hip hop!
CONTEST: Win a Trip to Philly for The Roots Picnic
We’re partnering up with Philly 360° to give away a weekend getaway in Philly for The Roots Picnic, which takes Place June 5th, 2010.Y’all already know that the Roots Picnic is one of America’s hottest music festivals, and the lineup this year includes Mayer Hawthorne, Clipse, the Very Best, Nneka, and Vampire Weekend. CLICK HERE [...]
REVIEW: The Climate Rally at the National Mall, DC
Nearly 20,000 people came out to National Mall to help raise awareness for Mother Earth. This was the first time in about four years that Earth Day wasn’t a washout. Various speakers from all walks of life were there; Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr., Trudie Styler (Sting’s Wife), Football player/Reality show personality Dhani Jones, Director James [...]
VIDEO: Scott Storch and Questlove Talk to VIBE
One of the biggest surprises when I was at the Roots Pre-Grammy Jam in LA last month was seeing the one and only Scott Storch take his place back on the keys. If you didn’t know, before Storch produced hits for Dr. Dre and Paris Hilton (?), he was a member of the Roots crew. [...]
PHOTOS: The Roots Jam at BB Kings, NYC
Photos by Joann Gomez/Music Looks Like This. Please Support. The 3rd annual Roots Holiday Jam went down this past weekend at BB Kings in New York City. In addition to the legendary Roots crew, the stage was graced by the cast of the hit Broadway Musical Fela, Brother Ali, The Hynotic Brass Ensemble, and surprise [...]
PREVIEW: The Roots – How I Got Over
Short teaser clip to The Root’s newest song, “How I Got Over,” shot by BBGUN. How The Roots are able to record music, shoot videos, and STILL hold down a 5 night a week gig (in addition to their Highline Ballroom residency) eludes me. They are seriously the hardest working dudes in the business right [...]
EXCLUSIVE AUDIO: The Roots, Common, and Amerie at The Velvet Room, Atlanta
Common + The Roots – Come Close, Love Is… [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Amerie + The Roots – Why Are U?, One Thing [Audio clip: view full post to listen] The Roots – You Got Me [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Download: All three tracks in a Zip file. On [...]
New Music: The Roots – How I Got Over
The Roots – How I Got Over [Audio clip: view full post to listen] We first heard this track on Jimmy Fallon. This is the full version. I don’t know when their new album is coming out, (especially with a steady gig), but this is a good preview.
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ALBUM REVIEW: Gilles Peterson presents: Worldwide
Gilles Peterson has been a champion of new music for the past 10 years thanks to his BBC Radio 1 program, Worldwide, as well as being the head of several influential record labels, the latest being Brownswood Recordings. But the music isn’t just new, like…it’s not the new Justin Bieber or Katy Perry record. The [...]
Mixtape Review: G.O.O.D. Ass Mixtape
Download: Kanye West and Perajok Present: G.O.O.D. Ass Mixtape G.O.O.D. Ass Mixtape is a sprawling 30-track collection that was put together by Russian blogger/Kanye fan/ MTV Russia Host, Perajok. This unofficial mixtape includes music from all G.O.O.D. Music members and is a compilation of recent leaks and releases from the G.O.O.D. fam. G.O.O.D. Ass Mixtape [...]
SINGLE REVIEW: “HUFF + PUFF” by Just A Band
This joint right here is real sexy-like. Your body will automatically go into autopilot: your head will start boppin’, and you’ll break into a soulful yet swingin’ two-step (think of the Robert Palmer video girls…on speed). The very beginning of the song reminds me of Supernature-era Goldfrapp with heavy synths keys, some la-la-las, and a [...]
REVIEW: Forget Spotify, MOG is the future of Music
Disclaimer: The Couch Sessions is a part of the MOG Music Network MOG All Access can be found at MOG.com. Music in the Cloud. If you’ve frequented music business websites like I have you might have heard of the that term being the “next big thing” in music. A revolution that will have a greater [...]
