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Top Five (Trailer)
October 24, 2014
Written, directed and… well… that’s enough extra duty for a man in his own movie, right? Chris Rock stars in “Top Five” – his story of a comedian going for acceptance as a serious comedian after years of success as a mainstream actor. All-star cast includes Rosario Dawson, Tracy Morgan, Kevin Hart, Whoopi Goldberg, Michael Che, and Cedric The Entertainer. Scored by Questlove (of The Roots). Executive produced by Jay Z and Kanye West.
Comedy: It’s The Fallon Family vs. The Roots On ‘Tonight Show Family Feud’ (Video)
September 10, 2014
Any and everybody has probably had a good belly laugh watching Steve Harvey host the long-running syndicated game show Family Feud. The clips on the Internet alone crack me up every time I see them. Well, as Jimmy Fallon’s guest on The Tonight Show, Harvey hosts a mini-version of the game with Fallon heading one fam against Questlove and his Roots crew. And comedy ensues!
Of course, performers with a natural silly gene will really go for the funny; but some go overboard and mess it up. Not this though. Hilarious stuff. Never thought ‘ding dong’ could be so funny. C’mon, it’s late night TV… so they could go there a bit. Watch this bit (above).
– @ojones1
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Tags: Jason Segel, Jimmy Fallon, Steve Harvey, The Roots, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon | 
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Dayne Jordan – “All About The Art” (Produced By DJ Jazzy Jeff x James Poyser)
September 2, 2014
Yep yep. Dayne Jordan put a bunch of Philly brotherly love on this track – “All About The Art” (produced by DJ Jazzy Jeff and James Poyser). Drums by the incomparable Questlove (of The Roots). Get this via FREE download (ya know, for the love).
– @ojones1
DOWNLOAD: DAYNE JORDAN – ALL ABOUT THE ART (PROD. BY DJ JAZZY JEFF X JAMES POYSER)
Posted in Hip-Hop, Music | Tags: ?uestlove, ALL ABOUT THE ART, Dayne Jordan, DJ Jazzy Jeff, JAMES POYSER, Questlove | 2 Comments »
Madlib – “Cue 06” (Instrumental)
May 26, 2014
“Cue 06” (by Madlib) is a tasty cut off the original soundtrack to the “Our Vinyl Weighs a Ton” Stones Throw Records documentary (out now on DVD & Blu-Ray with CD soundtrack). The official release for the 10-track soundtrack is set for July 2014 (according to the label’s website).
CUE 06 (BY MADLIB) | OUR VINYL WEIGHS A TON (STONES THROW RECORDS DOCUMENTARY)
Posted in Album, Film, Hip-Hop, Music | Tags: CUE 06, Madlib, Our Vinyl Weighs a Ton, Stones Throw Records, STONES THROW RECORDS DOCUMENTARY, This is Stones Throw Records | No Comments »
The Roots Reflect & Go In-Depth About Their Career During Their ‘Town Hall’ Special on Sirius XM (Video)
May 21, 2014
Black Thought and QuestLove of The Roots made their way to Sirius XM Radio’s ‘Hip Hop Nation’ channel for a special Town Hall Discussion with Sway. In this special sit-down, both Philly buls opened up about their careers and go in-depth about their journey. It’s an hour long video & they get deeper than Atlantis with the history & insight in this one.
The Roots Speak About Not Having ‘Yes Men’ during their 25-Year Career, Their New Album, and Bringing Back ‘Soul Train’ (Video)
May 21, 2014
Black Thought & Questlove of The legendary Roots crew stopped by the ‘Breakfast Club’ to speak upon a variety of topics while promoting their new album “…and then you shoot your cousin.”  This is one of those interviews where the answers were more interesting than the actual questions asked. Questlove & Black Thought managed to touch upon their history & the new album while provide their perspective on contemporary soul & rap music. The Roots also spoke about the sometimes uneasiness when meeting their idols, stressed the importance of not having ‘Yes Men’ in their camp, the social significance & challenges of bringing back ‘Soul Train’, & more.
Black Thought Freestyles During ‘The Roots’ Town Hall Special on Sirius XM Radio (Video)
May 16, 2014
“Sway sat with Questlove and Black Thought of The Roots on behalf of Hip Hop Nation on Sirius XM. In this quick clip, we see Quest behind the turn-tables, as Black Thought spits.” – Roots Town Hall on Sirius XM
Posted in Hip-Hop, Videos | Tags: Black Thought, Emcee, Emcees, Lyricist, MC, Questlove, SIRIUS XM, Sway, TARIQ TROTTER, The Roots | No Comments »
Events: The 2013 ‘A3C Festival’ Blasts Off in Atlanta This Week!
September 30, 2013
A3C, the largest Hip-Hop festival in the United States, is this week (starting Wednesday, October 2nd)! That’s a reminder for the two or three of you who are not already amped about it. Have you got your passes yet? If not, a word… HURRY (and get the all-access, five-day pass…best value)!
Have you SEEN the lineup of events, appearances, and happenings for this year’s A3C? I mean, besides the dopeness that will be the True School Cypher hosted by our own JayForce & Fort Knox (see earlier post), A3C encompasses a spectrum of entertainment and cultural experiences – education, film, style, pro-audio, art, technology, gaming, sports, break-dance and more.
The lineup? Oh, I dunno… just the likes of Ghostface Killah, Questlove, Bun B, Too Short, ScHoolboy Q, A$AP Ferg, Talib Kweli, Meek Mill, DJ Premier, 9th Wonder, Young Guru… (more). Man, enough said. We’ll see you there; in person if you’re coming to the True School Cypher or any number of events from Wednesday through Sunday.
Posted in EVENTS, Hip-Hop | Tags: A3C, A3C 2013, A3C Hip Hop Festival, ATL True School Cypher, Atlanta | 1 Comment »
Vinyl Destination | Ep. 19: Vancouver, Canada… That’s A Wrap… Season Finale With The Magnificent DJ Jazzy Jeff (Video)
September 20, 2013
Man. Even with your bros, even rolling in a luxury tour bus… the road can get old. And too long a trip across the Canadian outback, it can get COLD! Same crappy food… crazy sound setups… gotta ask why a deejay does what he does sometimes. Then, take another look… at the beauty everywhere. The people partying everywhere. It is what Jazzy Jeff, Skillz and the crew were meant to do. Wrapping Canada in Vancouver, with quick stop in Seattle to get the mixer fixed… then a New Year’s Eve extravaganza featuring a drum and DJ set (none other than fellow Philly native Questlove on the drums). THAT’s a season finale! Watch.
WATCH: PREVIOUS ‘VINYL DESTINATION’ EPISODES
EPISODE 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1
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Posted in Hip-Hop, R&B, Travel, Videos | Tags: DJ, DJ Culture, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Ep. 19, Episode 19, Skillz, Vinyl Destination | No Comments »
Stussy x YO! MTV Raps – “We Were All Watching†(Documentary)
August 14, 2013
The clothier Stüssy produced this two-part documentary to be released with its Stüssy/Yo! MTV Raps collection entitled “We Were All Watching.” Part 1 – ‘The Importance of Yo! MTV Raps’ (watch above) – reviews the history of MTV’s groundbreaking music and video show of the 1990s. Part 2 (see after the jump) – ‘Fashion in the Golden Age of Hip-Hop’ – looks at the trends and styles from that time and how they changed the world. Directed Adam Jay Weissman, the documentary features a parade of Hip-Hop notables including former host Ed lover, Alchemist, Evidence (of Dilated Peoples), DJ Premier, Questlove (of The Roots), MC Lyte, Rakim, Shock G (of Digital Underground) and more.
Black Thought Speaks On Acting Career, Lifestyle Changes, & Working On A Blues Album (Video)
February 26, 2013
It’s rather rare to catch Black Thought aka Mr. Tariq Trotter doing solo interviews. The talented Mr. Trotter is visually known as the lyrical frontman for the Legendary Roots Crew but compared to Questlove’s omnipresence in the media you would almost assume Tariq was nothing short of a hermit. It’s not everyday you get some interviews where he speaks on upcoming solo projects & what’s going on with his life. Check out the interview with Uber Urban as they catch up with Tariq as he speaks on doing a hip hop blues album, lifestyle changes, & more.
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Posted in Hip-Hop, Videos | Tags: Acting Career, Black Thought, Blues, Lifestyle Changes, TARIQ TROTTER, The Roots | No Comments »
Comedy: Love & Hip Hop Atlanta Parody (Video)
December 5, 2012
This is the most I’ve watched of that minstrel television show Love & Hip Hop Atlanta. I just flat out refuse to watch that garbage show, but I have to agree with The Roots’ Questlove who mentioned via his twitter page that it’s safe to assume this comedic spoof is what the show is really all about. Check out this comedic spoof of the TV show Love & Hip Hop Atlanta starring Miguel Nunez, Verne “Mini Me” Troyer, Lunell, Essence Atkins, Buck Wild, Reginald “Bra Man” Ballard & many more directed by Devin Hampton.
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Famed Music Exec Chris Lighty Found Dead Of Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound At The Age Of 44
August 30, 2012
Chris Lighty worked his way up through the ranks in the music industry over the years having managed the careers of A Tribe Called Quest, LL Cool J, 50 Cent, Diddy, Busta Rhymes, Mariah Carey, & many others often times through his Violator Management company. This morning the long-time music industry veteran was found dead of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot would to the head inside of his Bronx NY apartment. The NY Daily News is reporting that Chris Lighty had allegedly owed the IRS over $5 Million dollars & was just getting over a divorce in 2011. Many of “Baby” Chris Lighty’s friends, fans, associates, & admirers took to twitter to express their condolences below….
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R&B/Soul: AAries – “Don’t Give It Up”
August 14, 2012
Coming soon on the “Reel People Music” release, Philly Twin Sister act AAries blesses us with “Don’t Give It Up.” You can stream it right here for now. The release date for “Reel People Music” is August 17, 2012 (days away; so, we won’t be waiting long).
Naughty By Nature: Who’s Fault Was It On The Tour? (Video)
March 19, 2012
“While most of the shows that Naughty By Nature perform are usually packed to the ceiling. Every now and then, a promoter falls short and fails to bring a good crowd. Even after 20 years of performing, they still argue about ways to make the show tighter and who’s at fault when things go wrong. Backstage after a show, VinRock, Trigger Treach and DJ KayGee sit back and discuss what was wrong with that nights show.” – Naughty118
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DJ Premier – Black Fist Friday Mix on Hot 97 NYC (2/17/12)
February 17, 2012
I saw massive amounts of people tweeting about DJ Premier rocking on Hot 97 in NYC at noon for their Black Fist Friday series in celebration of Black History month. At the time I wasn’t in a position to listen in live & as a matter of fact I still haven’t gotten around to fully listening to the mix that Questlove did in honor of J Dilla last week, but I’ll get to that eventually this weekend. After a few hours I noticed DJPremierBlog had it up on Primo’s site as well as MissInfo who works at the station. Had to download it & peep it once I had time like now…. I like how DJ Premier started things off with Jeru Tha Damaja’s underground classic “Frustrated N*gga”. Dopeness…
DOWNLOAD: DJ PREMIER – BLACK FIST FRIDAY MIX ON HOT 97 NYC (2/17/12)
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Classic Clips: The Roots and A Tribe Called Quest Freestyle
February 8, 2012
Illadeph meets QB in this freestyle featuring Rahzel on the beat, with Black Thought, Consequence and Phife Dawg on the mics. As usual, Rahzel kills the beatbox while Ali Shaheed Muhammed and Questlove chill and groove to the beat. Would’ve been nice to hear what Q-Tip had to say, though. Guess time was up on Lorna’s Corner.
Posted in Hip-Hop, History, Music | Tags: A Tribe Called Quest, Ali Shaheed Muhammad, Black Thought, Classic Clips, Consequence, Phife Dawg, Q-Tip, Questlove, Rahzel, The Roots | No Comments »
Snoop Dogg on ‘Late Night With Jimmy Fallon’ (Video)
February 4, 2012
The Roots & Jimmy Fallon continue to broadcast from Indianapolis during the Super Bowl XLVI festivities & many stellar guests have been stopping by. The ‘Doggfather’, Snoop D.O. Double G, stopped by to chop it up last night. Good choice of walk out music from Questlove & the Roots for when Snoop came out onstage. Always props always to Yardie for the videos…
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Illadelph/matic (Mixtape)
January 31, 2012
DJ Mick Boogie put together a special mixtape featuring a unique mix of rarities and remixes featuring Nas and The Roots. Mick Boogie put the mix together for Madden Bowl 2012, part of this year’s Superbowl events in Indianapolis that take place on Thursday. Of course Madden Bowl 2012 will feature live performances from Mick Boogie, Nas and The Roots. Check the tracklisting, artwork, & Download the mix courtesy of Okayplayer.com under the hood below….
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Black Thought Speaks on his past Selling Drugs & Being Kicked Out Of School (Video)
December 19, 2011
Black Thought spoke on some of the rough times in his life from a brief period selling drugs in Philly & being kicked out of school. Knowing Tariq Trotter he’s never been one of those types of cats to glorify that part of his past & even admits he wasn’t the most successful in that business. Black Thought also explains why some people assumed he was also from Detroit at one time. More video below from the interview with Questlove & Black Thought under the hood as they promote the new album ‘unDun’ which is available now…..
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