Posts Tagged ‘The Roots’

Video: J. Cole Performs “Power Trip” With The Roots On Jimmy Fallon

Born Sinner arrives on June 18th.  (more…)

Nas Beefs: A Brief Rundown

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As complex as he is brilliant, Nas is no stranger to the rap beef. (more…)

The Roots Announce Next Album Title

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The title is…. (more…)

Video: Dice Raw Feat. Raheem DeVaughn “Somebody Loves You”

Here’s The Roots’ affiliate tapping Raheem for crooning purposes, and Aisha Thalia for eye candy purposes.  (more…)

Video: Q-Tip, Talib Kweli & The Roots Perform “Electric Relaxation” At OKP’s Holiday Jam

This joint NEVER EVER gets old. Here’s a quick recap of what went down OKP’s Holiday Jam.  (more…)

Video: Meek Mill Performs “Young & Gettin It” With Kirko Bangz, Funk Flex, & The Roots On Jimmy Fallon

Here’s Milly making his late night TV debut, and he brought everyone to the party.  (more…)

Questlove To Teach “Classic Albums” Course At NYU

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Like the funky drummer needed anymore jobs. (more…)

Video: Kendrick Lamar Performs “Swimming Pools (Drank)” On Jimmy Fallon

Nothing better than being backed by The Roots.  (more…)

Questlove Grabs The #28 Spot On The 30 Richest Drummers List

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That’s right, now there’s a list following how much drummers make. But anyways, shoutout to Questlove for grabbing the 28th spot with a net worth of $16 Million. Head down bottom to see the full list. (more…)

Video: A$AP Rocky Performs “Goldie” On Jimmy Fallon

A$AP performed his single, “Goldie” alongside The Roots last night on the Jimmy Fallon show.

Video: Frank Ocean’s TV Debut On “Late Night With Jimmy Fallon”

Right before releasing his album a week earlier than originally expected, Frank Ocean made his TV debut on “Late Night With Jimmy Fallon.” Ocean opted to play a never before heard track off the album called “Bad Religion” while being accompanied by The Roots.

Video: Rakim Says He’s Come Full Circle By Performing With The Roots On OkayPlayer TV

Most would say The Roots have come full circle by sharing the stage with the God, but that statement alone goes to show you how one of the greatest still stays humble.  (more…)

Video: De La Soul’s Interview With OkayPlayer TV

De La Soul’s performance at Roots Picnic 2012 was definitely one of the highest, brightest highlights of a weekend of highlights. For those of us who grew up on De La and most likely had our concept of hip-hop (and overall mindstate) blown up to buhloone-like proportions, seeing them rock the crowd so perfectly in synch with their musical progeny–and now fellow-pioneers–The Roots was a family reunion of the greatest kind. (more…)

Photos: Questlove & Guests @ Kidrobot, NYC

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Video: OkayPlayer TV’s Recap Of The Roots Picnic

Damn, I wish I was there!! Can’t attend everything though, and neither can you. Gotta thank the good people over at Okay Player for the this great footage.  (more…)

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