This video comes off as more than just a video. It’s more like a condensed but powerful short film, courtesy of Rik Cordero’s wizardry.

“With a full cast of characters set in a fictional post-apocalyptic Europe just after WWII, Rik takes us through a bloody, violent and hopeless march toward the unknown. Ultimately it is the one character, a prisoner who’s inner fire truly burns brightly, who survives, and receives what is Read the rest of this entry »

Gambling with the trends of the music biz may result in quick and easy payouts but the practice of living on the edge can be devastating to an artist’s career. Ask any musician who has chased the radio waves and they’ll tell you the stakes are high. The Roots, on the other hand, thrived comfortably along the years with steady gigs and loyal supporters never losing sight of their vision. Continuing on with a Def Jam tenure that has brought a consistent accord in their discography, Black Thought and the band proceed to tell the world their hustle plans on How I Got Over. Read the rest of this entry »

“LIFE IS FICTION, competition and contradiction
Petty perceptions, window dressing for misdirection
Love is a lotto, I know-I know you know what I know
Hope is so hollow, that’s why winos follow the bottle Read the rest of this entry »

The Roots’ 11th studio album HIGO drops tomorrow but you can freely stream it today (click here)…if you promise to go cop. Below, the video for the solemn “Dear God 2.0.,” brilliantly directed by Jason Goldwatch. Read the rest of this entry »

Had you been diligent and actually watched the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics like LC did, you may have already heard this track since they performed it during the opening ceremonies. Yep, you read that right, The Roots were part of the Winter Olympics & brought John Legend along for the ride. Hence the inspirational, yet pensive feel to the track.

From the harsh streets of Philly to the frigid prime time of the Winter Olympics, our If that isn’t the epitome of getting over I don’t know what is.

The Roots Feat. John Legend – “Fire” | Download

The Roots’ ninth studio album How I Got Over hits stores of all mediums 6.22.10

Still wondering how The Roots got over on their new album? For one of the two collaborations with John Legend, they tap into the crooner’s sophomore masterpiece and take a bit out of one the more insightful numbers. Black Thought continues his reign of poetical preacher on a track that conveys the key elements of their live show while still leaving inklings of a rapper’s dominance throughout the song. Read the rest of this entry »

We’ve already been here once today. If the first listen reviews and tracklisting didn’t stroke your fires, perhaps “Dear God 2.0″ will. A reworking of Monsters of Folk’s “Dear God,” the track is slated to be the lead single for the album. Read the rest of this entry »

Since I’ve had the title track in rotation for months now, it’s good to hear that the album is officially on its way and will be hitting stores on June 22nd.

“The legendary Roots crew held a private listening session yesterday evening (May 20th) in New York City’s Legacy Studios for their ninth full-length (11th including EPs) album titled How I Got Over. Among those in attendance were the Roots crew themselves, along with various collaborators on the project (including newcomer Sugar Tongue Slim), as well as Late Night With Jimmy Fallon’s own, Jimmy Fallon. The album, nine songs deep with three interludes and two bonus cuts, is a culmination of almost every Roots project, primarily Phrenology. Read the rest of this entry »

Innocence

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The Roots Announce New Features For How I Got Over [OkayPlayer] Read the rest of this entry »

Unavailable on iTunes or Amazon, the lack of promotion behind The Roots’ last single has been an injustice to the fans worldwide, to say the least. Though, Jimmy Fallon has insured job security of some sorts, the people need that LRC in their life all the same. Read the rest of this entry »

Rebel-rock-soul-funky-riddims. The Roots always have fantastic first singles. Read the rest of this entry »

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The Roots took the stage @ their nightly gig on the Fallon Show & debuted the first track from their upcoming album, How I Got Over. The actual video for the track is slated for July, while the album is set to hit stores in October.

Kudos : Nah Right

Short clip of Joell performing, backed by the legendary Roots crew.

Pay attention to The Roots as they’re Read the rest of this entry »