Posts Tagged ‘The Roots’
Big K.R.I.T. Performs “Soul Food” feat. Raphael Saadiq On ‘The Tonight Show’ (Video)
January 8, 2015
The single, the video, and now The Tonight Show. Jimmy Fallon knows what he is doing over there. Check out this performance of “Soul Food” (featuring Raphael Saadiq) above (The Roots got their back, too). And follow the link below to “Cadillactica” – the latest album from the mighty Mississippian.
BIG K.R.I.T. – SOUL FOOD FEAT. RAPHAEL SAADIQ | CADILLACTICA
Questlove Speaks On Beef With Notorious B.I.G. And Diddy Back In The Day, With Chris Rock Being Around For The Best Music EVER (Video)
December 9, 2014
The world felt the loss of Biggie. BUT… Y’all don’t know nothin’ about the pain real Hip-Hop heads felt… in Chevy Chase (Maryland, USA)!! Ha!
Well, Rosenberg will tell you. Then quickly move to the meat of the video – Questlove and Chris Rock. The Roots’ main man and percussionist supreme starts by telling the story of beef before the fall of B.I.G.; and never getting to squash it with him…THENNNN… almost catching a 15-man beatdown by Puff Daddy and his ‘family’ soon after (okay, that got squashed… sorta). THENNNN… Chris Rock talks about his contributions to the Hip-Hop world library; and how Kanye’s album “My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy” was the best ever.
PREVIOUS: QUESTLOVE + CHRIS ROCK
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Nas Performing “N.Y. State of Mind” On ‘The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon’ (Video)
October 10, 2014
Check in around the 8-minute mark.
Doing the media rounds, promoting the “Nas: Time is Illmatic” documentary. Jimmy Fallon with a major ‘get’… the G.O.D.M.C. N-A-S (Nas, Nas, Nas) doing “N.Y. State of Mind” for ‘The Tonight Show’ audience. Backed by The Greatest Band In Late Night: The Legendary Roots Crew!
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20 Years A Yankee: A Farewell To Derek Jeter (Narrated By Black Thought Of The Roots) [Video]
October 2, 2014
Know anything about baseball? If so (or even if you don’t), you are probably very aware – and at least a bit melancholy – about the last trip around the diamond of New York Yankees’ Derek Jeter. Yep, the cap is calling it quits. But not before EVERYBODY (including the U.S. President) wishes him a bon voyage. The future hall-of-famer has spent all his 20 years as a pro in Yankee blue and white; so you can understand how, for even the most jaded New Yorker, it’s so haaarrrd say goodbyyyye to the team’s all-time hit leader.
But Black Thought and The Roots have got something (a song far better than the ‘attempt’ above; guaranteed). The group calls up a 2009 single – “The Fire†– for the heartfelt fare-thee-well. Rock out with your tissues out.
(If the clip above doesn’t get you, the one after the jump will.)
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Public Enemy Rocks With ‘The Roots’ On The Tonight Show (Video)
September 18, 2014
The legendary Hall Of Famers Public Enemy (with the homie ATL’s own DJ Lord) brought their A-game as the musical guests on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Backed by the greatest band in late night, The Roots, they performed “Public Enemy No. 1.” Celebrating 30 years of Def Jam on The Tonight Show is the way to go. Check ’em out above as they bum rush the show!
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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Statik Selektah ft. Action Bronson x Royce Da 5’9 x Black Thought – “The Imperial”
July 2, 2014
Statik Selektah does it again with another banger! Showoff and Duck Down Music labels teaming to release “What Goes Around” (LP) to the teeming masses of Statik Selektah fans on August 19, 2014. But Stat Diddy went ahead and let “The Imperial” (featuring Action Bronson, Royce Da 5’9 and Black Thought) fall off the promo wagon. Pick it up below. This ill track got some quality spitters on this jawn. ‘Imperial’ is a perfect name for this joint right here. Superior lyricism & production. Dayaam! Be on the lookout for the new album ‘What Goes Around’ when it drops August 19th on Duck Down Records.
DOWNLOAD: STATIK SELEKTAH – THE IMPERIAL FT. ACTION BRONSON X ROYCE 5’9 X BLACK THOUGHT
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Black Thought And Questlove (Of The Roots) Talk About What’s Happened Since That High School Talent Show (Video)
June 30, 2014
The Roots’ Black Thought and Questlove chat with HuffPost Live; speaking on (among other things) Kellogg’s cereal, the latest LP, their gig at The Tonight Show, playing with Dave Chappelle again, and going head-up with Boyz II Men in a high school talent show… and LOSING! Hahaaaa. Everybody made out okay since then though. All good. Good clip.
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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
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The Roots – “When The People Cheer” (Video)
May 3, 2014
An animated ‘clay-mation’ style short is the video that frames the first single – “When The People Cheer” (featuring Greg Porn) – from the coming album “And Then You Shoot Your Cousin.†We posted audio earlier (linked below).
The Roots – “When The People Cheer”
April 9, 2014
The Roots’ new single off their upcoming album “And Then You Shoot Your Cousin”. This is “When The People Cheer.”
Nas x Q-Tip Rock with The Roots on ‘The Tonight Show’ (Video)
April 8, 2014
If you were to imagine a perfect “Illmatic” 20th anniversary celebratory event, part of it would have to go like this… Nas shows up on The Tonight Show (’cause you know Fallon respects real Hip-Hop)… Oh, Q-Tip is there, too? Cool, cool… Wanna do a set with The World’s Greatest Late Night Band (aka The Roots)… Ummm… Hell yeah, hell yeah. Okay, now imagine that happening. Because it did. Missed it? No, you didn’t. Press play for “One Love” above and enjoy thoroughly! More Nas and Q-Tip after the jump. Yeah, “The World Is Yours.”
DOWNLOAD: NAS F/ Q-TIP & THE ROOTS – ONE LOVE (LIVE ON ‘THE TONIGHT SHOW’)
PRE-ORDER THE ALBUM: NAS – THE ILLMATIC XX (LINK)
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And The Band Played On? Well, If Bill Cosby’s Funeral Goes As Planned… (Video)
November 25, 2013
Always interesting realization: The greatest comedians make us laugh at that we’d normally cry about. Today’s exhibit… comedic legend Bill Cosby back at it with the Philly cats on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon. The last Cosby appearance on the show was incredible (and incredibly HILARIOUS)! This one… just watch! And WHY will you find yourself laughing and clapping about the Cos’ funeral preparations??? Enjoy this Roots-Cos “collabo” clip!
The Muppets – “Sesame Street” (Jimmy Fallon x The Roots Remix) [Video]
October 2, 2013
MSN hit the nail on the head: ‘Jimmy Fallon + The Roots + ‘Sesame Street’ cast = pure awesome!’ Check out this version of the “Sesame Street” theme featuring Jimmy Fallon, The Roots, and a host of Muppets from the PBS Television series. With The Count counting it down at the start and a verse from Black Thought…nice!
– @ojones1
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Comedy: Justin Timberlake And Jimmy Fallon Run All The Touchdown Dance Moves (Video)
September 16, 2013
Can’t celebrate like this on the field nowadays, but there will be no flags thrown as Justin Timberlake and Jimmy Fallon (they’re always clowning) get it in doing a medley of touchdown dances (with their own twist) in this ‘Late Night’ skit. Complete with The Roots on backup.
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Kanye West Performs ‘Bound 2’ With Charlie Wilson & The Roots on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (Video)
September 10, 2013
“Brandy’s little sister’s lame & he know it now” – Kanye West
Kanye West stopped by Jimmy Fallon’s show last night & performed his new single & my favorite song off of his new album “Yeezus”. I like the audio of this live version just as much as the original & this version isn’t without minor controversy as Kanye provides a funny jab at Brandy’s little brother Ray J in the opening line. Dope song, dope performance. Great setup for when Kanye’s upcoming ‘Yeezus’ tour that’s slated to kick off in October. You know Kanye does great live performances so I know many people will be waiting for this tour along with Kendrick Lamar.  BOUND!!
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Questlove Speaks On The Trayvon Martin Verdict (Video)
July 26, 2013
In an interview with host Alex Wagner of MSNBC’s Now, Hip-Hop icon and co-founder of The Roots, Ahmir “Questlove†Thompson declared that he was so taken aback when he found out that George Zimmerman got off (e.g. was acquitted of the murder of Florida teen Trayvon Martin) that he walked off of a DJ gig in Amsterdam. He noted that “it felt like I was watching my own trial,†adding later in an Internet post that “this whole Trayvon case has taught me: you ain’t sh!t. That’s the lesson I take from this case.â€
Watch the interview MSNBC interview clip above.
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R&B Legend Ron Isley Performs “It’s Your Thing†With ‘The Roots’ On ‘Late Night With Jimmy Fallon’ (Video)
July 25, 2013
The Roots (aka The World’s Greatest Band) backs one of R&B’s greatest performers (Ron Isley) for “It’s Your Thing.” The Late Night With Jimmy Fallon crowd gets rocked with a live rendition of an Isley Brothers classic!
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