The Roots

WEDNESDAY

HIGHLY REC’D: The Right Now – “Nobody” [Originally published yesterday, but the post had loading issues. It's been fixed and reposted] The first thing that came to mind while listening…

MONDAY

WATCH: Kanye West – “Runaway” f/ Pusha T (Live at MTV VMAs) Following the grating performance of the song (class act) Taylor Swift wrote for him, Kanye West performed “Runaway,”…

The Roots – How I Got Over, Album Review

Giveaway: How I Got Over on Vinyl and CD → STREET DATE: 06.22.10 | EMUSIC | AMAZON | INSOUND | ITUNES RATE HOW I GOT OVER: [STARRATER] The idea of…

The Roots – “Right On” (feat. Joanna Newsom and STS)

On their striking new LP, How I Got Over, prolific group, the Roots rework “The Book of Right-On” by the goddess and her harp, Joanna Newsom, taken from her 2004…

Listen to the Roots’ New LP, “How I Go Over” Now

You can start listening to the Roots’ new album, How I Got Over at their Myspace page. The album hits stores June 22 on Def Jam. Pre-order the LP on…

On Deck: The Drums, Major Lazer x La Roux, The Roots x Monsters of Folk, Beach House

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The Roots – “Dear God 2.0″ (ft. Monsters of Folk)

The Roots have revamped Monsters of Folk (aka Bright Eyes’ Conor Oberst, My Morning Jacket’s Jim James, M. Ward, and Mike Mogis) track “Dear God” for their upcoming eleventh studio…

Erykah Badu: Tour Dates (with Janelle Monae, Maxwell, N.E.R.D., et al.)

The neo-soul queen will hit the road later next month with the likes of Janelle Monae, ?uestlove, N.E.R.D., and Maxwell. The dates are as follows:

Dirty Projectors – Live at the Bowery (w/ David Byrne, The Roots), Bootleg

Photo by Sarah Cass NYCtaper recorded this 90-minute set by the Dirty Projectors from their recent gig at the Bowery Ballroom. I recently saw the Dirty Projectors live, leaving quite…

Best Album of 2002 Poll

Best Albums of 00 | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | 07 | 08 | 09 Continuing in our quest to find the best…

The Lonely Island & The Roots – I’m On A Boat (Live on Jimmy Fallon)

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9rQK34Vh5U[/youtube] Here is The Lonley Island’s debut live rendition of “I’m On A Boat,” live on Jimmy Fallon. They’re on a boat, muthafucka. Don’t you ever forget! PS: I dont…

GIVEAWAY: THE ROOTS IN NYC 3/05

The Roots Present THE JAM @ Highline Ballroom on 3/05 @ 11:30p Want to attend with a guest? Leave a comment w/ your name and your guest’s name and your…

The Roots Working on 200 Songs for Jimmy Fallon’s Late Night

Earlier this year, The Roots were announced as Jimmy Fallon’s house band for his new stint on late night television (premiering March 2nd). The move surprised fans, making them nervous…

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