It’s been two long years in the making, and everyone from Black Thought of The Roots to Crooked I of Slaughterhouse to Talib Kweli and Kendrick…
Music icon Prince is going to be honored for all of his musical contributions at New York City’s famed Carnegie Hall on March 7. Besides…
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…
If this doesn’t get you in the holiday spirit, then nothing else will do. Watch as pop/R&B singer Mariah Carey joins Jimmy Fallon and The Roots backstage before Monday night’s show for a musical treat like no other. The band, late night show host and singer grabbed some instruments you’d find in an elementary school […]
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…
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…
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…
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.…
The Roots put on an incredible performance during the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte.
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…
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 […]
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 […]
