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The Roots
The Roots performing in Toronto, Canada on March 24, 2007.
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Background information
Also known as The Legendary Roots Crew, The Fifth Dynasty, The Square Roots, The Foundation
Origin Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Genre(s) Hip hop, jazz rap, neo soul, Experimental Music
Years active 1987–present
Label(s) MCA, Geffen, Def Jam
Website Official website
Members
Black Thought (MC)
Questlove (drums)
Kamal Gray (electronic keyboard)
F. Knuckles (percussion)
Captain Kirk Douglas (guitar)
Owen Biddle (bass guitar)
Damon "Tuba Gooding Jr. Philadelphia (ˌfɪləˈdɛlfiə The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania ( often colloquially referred to as PA (its abbreviation by natives and Northeasterners is a state located in the Northeastern The United States of America —commonly referred to as the A music genre is a categorical and typological construct that identifies musical sounds as belonging to a particular category and type of music that can be distinguished from other Hip hop music, also referred to as rap music, is a Music genre typically consisting of a rhythmic vocal style called rap which is accompanied with Jazz rap (also known as hip bop) is a fusion of Alternative hip hop and Jazz, developed in the late 1980s and early 1990s This article is about the musical genre For the Yael Naim song see New Soul. Experimental music is a term introduced by composer John Cage in 1955 In the Music industry, a record label can be a Brand and a Trademark associated with the Marketing of music recordings and Music MCA Records was an American -based record company owned by MCA Inc Geffen Records is an American Record label, owned by Universal Music Group, and operated as one third of UMG's Interscope-Geffen-A&M label Def Jam Recordings is a United States based hip-hop Record label, owned by Universal Music Group, and operates as a part of The Island Tariq Luqmaan Trotter (born October 3, 1972) better known as Black Thought, is an American Hip-hop artist and the lead MC of Rapping (also known as emceeing, MCing, spitting, or just rhyming) is the Rhythmic spoken delivery of Rhymes wordplay and Ahmir Khalib Thompson (born on January 20, 1971) known professionally as ?uestlove or Questlove (also known as BROther ?uestion or A drum kit (also drum set or trap set) is a collection of Drums Cymbals and sometimes other Percussion instruments such as cowbells Kamal Gray is the Keyboardist with American hip hop group The Roots. An electronic keyboard or digital keyboard is a type of Keyboard instrument. Frank Walker AKA F Knuckles, Frankie Knuckles, or just Knuckles is the Percussionist for the hip hop band The Roots. "Captain" Kirk Douglas is an American Guitarist who plays with the hip hop band The Roots. The guitar is a Musical instrument with ancient roots that is used in a wide variety of musical styles The electric bass guitar (also called electric bass, or simply bass; ˈbeɪs as in "base" is a Stringed instrument played primarily with the " Bryson (sousaphone)
Former members
Malik B.
Rahzel
Scott Storch
Ben Kenney
Scratch
Dice Raw
Hub

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Contents

History

Origins and Organix

The group's original lineup was formed in Philadelphia around 1987. Philadelphia (ˌfɪləˈdɛlfiə [1] They began to do shows around Philly and in 1992 or 1993 left to perform in Europe. They rented out a flat in London and performed in Europe for approximately one year. In order to sustain themselves financially, The Roots released what would be known as their debut album: Organix. Organix is the debut album by The Roots. It was originally sold at Roots shows in Europe The album went on to sell about 150,000 copies. Following the release of Organix, several major record labels offered deals and the band signed with DGC Records, which at the time was better known for its grunge music releases. DGC Records was a subsidiary label of Geffen Records. Launched in 1990, DGC (acronym for “David Geffen Company” was created as a response to the success Geffen With their new record deal, the quintet headed back to the states.

Do You Want More?!!!??!

Despite being ignored by the hip-hop fanbase, The Roots' first album for DGC, Do You Want More?!!!??! (recorded live without the use of samples), was a moderate hit among alternative music fans, partially due to the group's appearance at Lollapalooza. Hip hop is a cultural movement which developed in New York City in the 1970s primarily among African Americans and Latinos. Do You Want More?!!!??! is the second studio album from Hip Hop band The Roots. In Music, sampling is the act of taking a portion or sample, of one Sound recording and reusing it as an instrument or element of a new recording Alternative rock (also called alternative music, alt-rock or simply alternative; known primarily in the UK as indie) is a genre of Lollapalooza is an American music festival featuring Alternative rock, hip hop, and Punk rock bands Dance and Comedy performances [1] Also lauded for its jazziness, the album was equal parts jazz improv/instrumentation and beat box. It featured the songs "Distortion to Static" and "Proceed".

Illadelph Halflife

The 1996 release Illadelph Halflife was the group's first album to crack the Top 40 on the Billboard 200 chart[1], spurred in part by MTV's airplay of the video for "What They Do" (a parody of rap video clichés) and "Clones," which was their first single to reach the top five on the rap charts. Illadelph Halflife, released in 1996 is the third full length album from The Roots. The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard MTV ( Music Television) is an American Cable television network based in New York City. "What They Do" was also the group's first single to hit the Top 40 of Billboard's charts, reaching a peak of #34. The Top Forty or Top 40 is a music industry shorthand for the currently most-popular songs in a particular genre. While continuing on the path of live instrumentation, the album's sound was somewhat darker. Attempting to appeal to a wider audience, the band began integrating programmed drums and samples into their sound, though they only sampled their own music. It was also The Roots' first album to include prominent guests, such as Common on "UNIverse At War", D'Angelo and Erykah Badu on "Hypnotic" and Q-Tip on "Ital (The Universal Side). Lonnie Rashid Lynn Jr (born March 13 1972) better known by his Stage name Common (and previously known as Common Sense) is an Michael Eugene Archer (born February 11, 1974) better known by his Stage name D'Angelo, is a Grammy Award winning African Erica Abi Wright (born February 26 1971 better known by her Stage name Erykah Badu is a Grammy -nominated American soul Q-Tip (born Jonathan Davis, April 10, 1970, in Harlem New York) is an American hip-hop emcee, Singer, Actor "

Things Fall Apart

The group released Things Fall Apart in 1999 (named after Things Fall Apart, a novel by Chinua Achebe). Things Fall Apart is a Studio album by the Hip hop group The Roots, released February 23, 1999, on Geffen Records Things Fall Apart is a 1959 English-language novel by Nigerian author Chinua Achebe. A novel (from Italian novella, Spanish novela, French nouvelle for "new" "news" or "short story This was their breakthrough album, peaking at #4 on the Billboard 200 charts and earning a gold record, signifying U. The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard S. sales of at least 500,000 units. The track "You Got Me," duet with R&B singer Erykah Badu and Eve peaked inside the top 40 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts and earned them a Grammy award for Best Performance By A Duo Or Group. Erica Abi Wright (born February 26 1971 better known by her Stage name Erykah Badu is a Grammy -nominated American soul Eve Jihan Jeffers (born November 10 1978) better known as Eve, is a Grammy Award -winning Rapper, Singer, Actress The Grammy Awards (originally called the Gramophone Awards)—or Grammys —are presented annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences

Like "Illadelph Halflife", TFA was not quite as jazzy as previous works, instead incorporating more neo soul influences. Illadelph Halflife, released in 1996 is the third full length album from The Roots. This article is about the musical genre For the Yael Naim song see New Soul. First-time cameos on TFA for Philly natives Beanie Sigel and Eve helped to earn them major record deals later (with Roc-A-Fella and Ruff Ryders, respectively). Dwight Grant (born on March 6, 1974) also known as Beanie Sigel, is an American Rapper from Philadelphia Pennsylvania Eve Jihan Jeffers (born November 10 1978) better known as Eve, is a Grammy Award -winning Rapper, Singer, Actress Roc-A-Fella Records is a United States record label founded by Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter. Ruff Ryders Entertainment is a New York -based Record label and Management company specializing in Hip hop music. After this album, Dice Raw left the collective to record his solo debut album, Reclaiming the Dead. Dice Raw is a hip-hop artist associated with The Roots, and one of the founding members of musical group Nouveau Riche

The group's popularity continued to rise through the album. With a Grammy under their belts, they were able to perform an extended set at the now infamous "Woodstock '99". The Grammy Awards (originally called the Gramophone Awards)—or Grammys —are presented annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences Woodstock 1999, held July 23 - 25, 1999 was the second large-scale Music festival (after Woodstock '94) that attempted to emulate the

Phrenology

A hectic time ensued for The Roots; several members left; including long time member Malik B. Their popularity increased with their sales and a spot backing Jay-Z for his live MTV Unplugged album. Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4 1969 better known as Jay-Z, is an American Rapper and former CEO of Def Jam Recordings and Roc-A-Fella Jay-Z Unplugged is Rapper Jay-Z 's 2001 music album that contains some of his past songs with live instruments performed by Jay-Z himself with the With heightened popularity came mounting pressure. The Roots released Phrenology (named after the pseudoscience of Phrenology) in 2002. Phrenology (released November 26, 2002) is the fifth album from The Roots. Pseudoscience is defined as a body of knowledge methodology belief or practice that is claimed to be Scientific or made to appear scientific but does not adhere to the Phrenology (from Greek: φρήν phrēn, "mind" and λόγος Logos, "knowledge" is a defunct field of study once See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. Despite not charting as high as Things Fall Apart, reaching a peak of #28 on the charts, Phrenology was commercially successful, eventually going gold, and earning a Grammy nomination for Best Album. At the time, however, there came rumors that the Roots were losing interest in their signing with MCA. [1]

During this time the band also backed Jay-Z for his 2003 farewell concert in Madison Square Garden, and appeared in the accompanying "Fade to Black" DVD.

Tipping Point

After Phrenology, Ben Kenney and Scratch both left the group. Their major label deal with Geffen began to sour as pressures were mounted on the group to sell more records. Geffen Records is an American Record label, owned by Universal Music Group, and operated as one third of UMG's Interscope-Geffen-A&M label This culminated with the release of 2004's The Tipping Point, which took its name from a 2000 book The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell. The Tipping Point (released July 13, 2004) is the sixth album from The Roots. The Tipping Point How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference (ISBN 0-316-31696-2 is a book by Malcolm Gladwell, first published by Little Brown Malcolm Gladwell (born September 3, 1963) is a United Kingdom -born Canadian -raised Journalist and author now based in New York City The album earned two more Grammy nominations: one for Best Urban/Alternative Performance for the track "Star" and another for Best Rap Performance By A Duo Or Group for the track "Don't Say Nuthin'. "

It debuted at #4 on the Billboard album chart, selling over 100,000 copies in its first week of release, but failed to go gold. In the United States, the Recording Industry Association of America awards certification based on the number of Albums and singles sold through retail and Subsequently, the group left the label after the album's release. Contractual obligations resulted in the release of Home Grown! The Beginner's Guide To Understanding The Roots, Volumes 1 & 2 in 2005, a two-disc compilation album. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.

Game Theory

Game Theory was released August 29, 2006, on Def Jam records. Game Theory is the seventh Studio album by Philadelphia -based hip hop group The Roots, their first on Def Jam Records Events 708 - Copper coins are minted in Japan for the first time (Traditional Japanese date: August 10, 708) Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Def Jam Recordings is a United States based hip-hop Record label, owned by Universal Music Group, and operates as a part of The Island ?uestlove describes the album as being very dark and reflective of the political state in America. Ahmir Khalib Thompson (born on January 20, 1971) known professionally as ?uestlove or Questlove (also known as BROther ?uestion or [2] The first single from the album, "Don't Feel Right", appeared on the internet in May 2006, and is available for free download on several web sites. May 2006 was a month with thirty-one days The following events also occurred during the month Various guest appearances had been rumored, but Scratch Magazine confirmed only two: Peedi Peedi and Malik B. The late J Dilla also produced one song on the album. Scratch was a magazine about the art of creating hip-hop It featured articles regarding producers musicians and DJs that make beats for rap records and details the secret Pedro Zayas, known as Peedi Crakk and also Peedi Peedi, is an American Rapper. Malik Abdul Basit-Smart is a hip-hop artist associated with The Roots from their beginning up until 2000-2001 when he mysteriously disappeared James Dewitt Yancey ( February 7, 1974 – February 10, 2006) better known by his stage name J Dilla or Jay Dee, was an The album's first video, titled "The Don't Feel Right Trilogy", premiered on August 21, 2006, and features three songs, "In the Music", "Here I Come" and "Don't Feel Right". Events 1192 - Minamoto Yoritomo becomes Seii Tai Shōgun and the De facto ruler of Japan. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Despite critical acclaim and a Grammy nomination, Game Theory has sold significantly less than the band's previous releases. Game Theory is the seventh Studio album by Philadelphia -based hip hop group The Roots, their first on Def Jam Records

Rising Down

The Roots' eighth studio album (10th overall), Rising Down, was released on April 29, 2008, the 16-year anniversary of the Rodney King riots of 1992. Rising Down is the eighth studio album by Philadelphia -based hip hop band The Roots, released on Def Jam on April 29 2008 Events 1429 - Joan of Arc arrives to relieve the Siege of Orleans. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Rodney Glen King April 9, 1965 in Fort Worth Texas) --> (born April 2, 1965 The Los Angeles riots of 1992, also known as the Rodney King uprising or the Rodney King riots, were sparked on April 29, 1992 when a jury

In the weeks before the album's release, the original first single "Birthday Girl", a radio-friendly collaboration with Fall Out Boy's Patrick Stump was removed from the album reportedly because it didn't fit in with the album's tone. Patrick Stump (born Patrick Martin Stumph on April 27, 1984 in Glenview Illinois) is an American Musician, Composer It remained as a digital download available from iTunes as a bonus track, as well as on international releases. iTunes is a proprietary digital media player application introduced by Apple Inc

Picking up where Game Theory left off, the album maintains a dark and political tone, with Black Thought and several guests venting about the ills of society today. Tariq Luqmaan Trotter (born October 3, 1972) better known as Black Thought, is an American Hip-hop artist and the lead MC of The album's guests include Chrisette Michele, Common, Mos Def, Saigon, Styles P, Talib Kweli, and Wale; it also features Philly favorites Dice Raw, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Peedi Crakk, P. Chrisette Michele Payne (born December 8, 1982) known professionally as Chrisette Michele, is a Grammy-nominated American R&B COMMON is the largest association of users of IBM Midrange computers and IBM-compatible technology in the world Dante Terrell Smith (born December 11, 1973) better known by his stage name Mos Def, is an American MC and Actor. Brian Daniel Carenard, better known by his stage name Saigon, is an American rapper David Styles, better known as Styles P, is an American Rapper and member of Hip-hop group D-Block. Talib Kweli Greene (born October 3, 1975) better known as Talib Kweli, is an American MC from Brooklyn, New Wale Folarin, better known simply as Wale (pronounced wah-lay (born Olubowale Victor Akintimehin) is a Hip hop artist from Washington D Dice Raw is a hip-hop artist associated with The Roots, and one of the founding members of musical group Nouveau Riche Jeffrey A Townes (born January 22 1965 in Philadelphia Pennsylvania) also known as DJ Jazzy Jeff, is an American Pedro Zayas, known as Peedi Crakk and also Peedi Peedi, is an American Rapper. O. R. N. , and Truck North, as well as former member Malik B. Rising Down features the Roots incorporating a more electronic and synth-heavy feel into their sound. Malik Abdul Basit-Smart is a hip-hop artist associated with The Roots from their beginning up until 2000-2001 when he mysteriously disappeared Rising Down was released to critical acclaim, garnering an overall score of 80 on Metacritic. Metacritic is a Website that collates reviews of music Albums games, movies, TV shows, DVDs and Books.

The album's first single was "Rising Up" featuring Chrisette Michele and D. Chrisette Michele Payne (born December 8, 1982) known professionally as Chrisette Michele, is a Grammy-nominated American R&B C. rapper Wale. Wale Folarin, better known simply as Wale (pronounced wah-lay (born Olubowale Victor Akintimehin) is a Hip hop artist from Washington D

Members

The Roots' original lineup included Tariq "Black Thought" Trotter (MC) and Ahmir "?uestlove" Thompson (drums), who were classmates at the Philadelphia High School for Creative and Performing Arts. Tariq Luqmaan Trotter (born October 3, 1972) better known as Black Thought, is an American Hip-hop artist and the lead MC of Rapping (also known as emceeing, MCing, spitting, or just rhyming) is the Rhythmic spoken delivery of Rhymes wordplay and Ahmir Khalib Thompson (born on January 20, 1971) known professionally as ?uestlove or Questlove (also known as BROther ?uestion or A drum kit (also drum set or trap set) is a collection of Drums Cymbals and sometimes other Percussion instruments such as cowbells The Philadelphia High School for the Creative and Performing Arts is a Magnet school in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. As they began to play at school and on the streets, they added a bassist named Josh "The Rubberband" Abrams, who went on to form the jazz group The Josh Abrams Quartet. Jazz is an American Musical art form which originated in the beginning of the 20th century in African American communities in the Southern United States They later added another MC named Malik Abdul Basit-Smart ("Malik B. Malik Abdul Basit-Smart is a hip-hop artist associated with The Roots from their beginning up until 2000-2001 when he mysteriously disappeared "), a new bassist Leonard Nelson Hubbard ("Hub"), and a keyboardist named Scott Storch. Leonard "Hub" Hubbard is a former band member of The Roots and played bass for the Philadelphia outfit from 1992 to 2007 Scott Storch (born December 16 1973) is a Canadian Record producer. Another MC, Kenyatta "Kid Crumbs" Warren, was a part of the group for their first album, Organix, but did not appear on any later albums. Yet another MC, Dice Raw, joined on for cameos in later albums. Dice Raw is a hip-hop artist associated with The Roots, and one of the founding members of musical group Nouveau Riche Scott Storch also left to pursue a producing career following the Do You Want More?!!!??! album. Do You Want More?!!!??! is the second studio album from Hip Hop band The Roots. The split, however, was on amicable terms: Storch continues to produce tracks for Roots albums to this day. The Roots filled his void with another keyboardist, Kamal Gray, who is still a member. Kamal Gray is the Keyboardist with American hip hop group The Roots.

The Roots performing
The Roots performing

A beatboxer named Rahzel also joined the group and contributed from 1995 - 1999. Rahzel or Rahzel M Brown, also known as the " Godfather of Noyze," is a Musician and Beatboxer, formerly a member of Year 1995 ( MCMXCV) was a Common year starting on Sunday. Events of 1995 Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) Alongside Rahzel was vocal turntablist Scratch, who DJ'd for them during live concerts. Scratch (born Kyle Jones) is an American hip hop artist He is a hip hop MC who specializes in Beatboxing or vocal percussion He abruptly left in 2003. Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Malik B. left the group in 1999 due to drug problems but continued to record, making occasional cameos on future albums. A guitarist, Ben Kenney, had a short stint with the group and contributed to their Phrenology album, but left to join Incubus as their bassist. Ben Kenney, (born on March 12, 1977) is a Musician from the United States, and the bassist for the band Incubus. Incubus is a Grammy -nominated Alternative rock band based out of Calabasas, California. A percussionist, F Knuckles, was added in 2002 and guitarist, Kirk Douglas (a. See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. k. a. "Captain Kirk"), replaced Kenney. A vocalist, Martin Luther, toured with The Roots in 2003 and 2004 and contributed to their Tipping Point album. Martin Luther McCoy is an American Musician and Actor. He collaborated extensively with musicians like The Roots and Cody ChesnuTT Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " The group announced in August 2007, to the dismay of fans, that longtime bassist, Leonard Hubbard, was leaving the group. August 2007 is the eighth month of that year It began on a Wednesday and 31 days later ended on a Friday. "One of our partners is leaving us tonight, ladies and gentlemen, Leonard Hubbard" (Black Thought @ moe. down 8/31/07). The current members of The Roots are Black Thought (MC), ?uestlove (drums), Kamal (keyboard), F Knuckles (percussion), and Captain Kirk (guitar). Recently, they have toured with sousaphonist Damon "Tuba Gooding Jr. " Bryson and Game Theory producer and current bassist Owen Biddle.

All members have worked with PETA to promote compassion for animals and the vegetarian lifestyle. Vegetarianism is the practice of a diet that excludes Meat (including game and slaughter by-products Fish (including Shellfish and other sea [3]

Chronologically Numbered Tracks

The Roots' albums starting from Organix have, consistently, to their most recent album released (Rising Down), featured the track listings on the back of their CDs and LPs in a continuous order. [4]

Organix the Roots' debut album lists tracks 1-17 followed by Do You Want More?!!!??! listing tracks 18-33 and the Roots' third album, Illadelph Halflife, lists tracks 34-53.

The Roots' fourth album Things Fall Apart lists trcks 54-70 and was the first to contain a hidden track. This hidden track is number 71, Act Fore. . . The End. Thus the tracks listed on the outside of Things Fall Apart number to 70, with track 71 being alluded to underneath the disc hub. This track is located at approximately 7:10 into track 70 Return to Innocence Lost.

A five track EP entitled The Legendary contains numbered tracks 72-76. It contains no hidden track.

The complete tracks 77-86 can only be found on the Roots Limited Edition 2 disc pressing of their first live album to date entitled The Roots Come Alive. The Roots Come Alive is a live album from the group The Roots. Disc 2 is no longer in print and contains tracks 81-86. Track 80 is a hidden track and appears on Disc 1 after You Got Me(lasting approximately until 8:50) and Encore (8:51-13:48) track 80 appears at approximately 14:24, it completes Disc 1.

The Roots' 2002 album, Phrenology, lists tracks 87-100. It contains two hidden tracks. 101. Rhymes and Ammo which appears after 2 :20 soundless tracks are played. The disc then counts backwards with 101 beginning at -7:19. Track 102, Thirsty, appears at -2:46. Thirsty is the last track on Phrenology.

The Tipping Point lists tracks 103-112. Tracks 113 is a hidden track fading in at approximately 4:38.

Game Theory contains tracks 114-127. Track 127 Bread and Butter is only available on iTunes and the Japanese CD edition.

Rising Down was released on April 29, 2008 containing tracks 128-141. Track 142 is a hidden track. The Pow Wow 2.

Notes:

The two volumes of Homegrown! count from a negative number and reach 0. A CD entitled The Roots Best of Mixtape mixed by DJ J. Period does not follow the chronologically numbered tracks and is numbered 1-50. This album was a promotional mixtape put out to promote Game Theory in 2006.

Tracks that appear in the live performance on The Roots Come Alive that were from previous albums retain their original numbers. The earliest being track 10. Essaywhuman?!! (Originally on Organix, performed live) and most recent a live performance of Things Fall Apart's "You Don't See Us", number 69.

Touring and Other Work

The band tours extensively, and their live sets are frequently hailed as the best in the genre. Recently, the band played a concert in NYC's Radio City Music Hall with Common, Nas, Talib Kweli and Big Daddy Kane. Lonnie Rashid Lynn Jr (born March 13 1972) better known by his Stage name Common (and previously known as Common Sense) is an Nasir Jones, nɑːˈsiər (born September 14 1973 better known by his Stage name Nas, nɑːz formerly Nasty Nas, is an American rapper Talib Kweli Greene (born October 3, 1975) better known as Talib Kweli, is an American MC from Brooklyn, New Antonio Hardy (born September 10, 1968 in Brooklyn New York) better known by his stage name Big Daddy Kane, is an African-American They also backed Jay-Z a third time, for his Reasonable Doubt Concert, a celebration of the 10-year anniversary of the release of his first album. Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4 1969 better known as Jay-Z, is an American Rapper and former CEO of Def Jam Recordings and Roc-A-Fella

The Roots have been featured in four movies: Dave Chappelle's Block Party; both performing album songs and playing as a backing band for other artists, Spike Lee's Bamboozled, and Marc Levin's Brooklyn Babylon, in which Black Thought plays the protagonist, Solomon, and former band member Rahzel narrates, and Chasing Liberty; starring Mandy Moore. Dave Chappelle's Block Party (aka Block Party) is a Documentary film hosted and written by Comedian Dave Chappelle, and Shelton Jackson "Spike" Lee (born March 20 1957 is an Emmy Award -winning and Academy Award -nominated American Film director, Bamboozled is a 2000 satirical Film written and directed by Spike Lee about a modern televised Minstrel show Marc Levin (born in 1951 is a Jewish American Filmmaker who is perhaps best known for his film Slam (1998 which won Tariq Luqmaan Trotter (born October 3, 1972) better known as Black Thought, is an American Hip-hop artist and the lead MC of Rahzel or Rahzel M Brown, also known as the " Godfather of Noyze," is a Musician and Beatboxer, formerly a member of Chasing Liberty is a 2004 Romantic comedy about the American President 's daughter Black Thought and ?uestlove were both featured in the movie "Brown Sugar," Black Thought also made an appearance in the film "Love Rome" as Tariq Trotter, and ?uestlove currently appears in the 2008 documentary movie about TBC Brass Band called From the Mouthpiece on Back, which lists The Roots as one of the executive producers of the movie.

The band guest performed on August 25 and August 26 with the Dave Matthews Band during their 2007 summer tour. Events 1248 - The Dutch city of Ommen receives city rights and fortification rights from Otto III the Events 1071 - Battle of Manzikert: The Seljuk Turks defeat the Byzantine Army at Manzikert. Dave Matthews Band (also known by the initials DMB) is a United States -based rock band originally formed in Charlottesville, Virginia Members of The Roots played in various forms as well as a whole band on DMB's back to back concerts at Alpine Valley Music Theatre in East Troy, Wisconsin. The Alpine Valley Music Theatre is a 40000 capacity Amphitheatre in East Troy Wisconsin. East Troy is a village in Walworth County, Wisconsin, United States. Wisconsin ( or wɪˈskɑnsɨn (French Ouisconsin) is one of the fifty United States of America, located in the north central part of the United States

The group made an appearance on The Colbert Report on April 15, 2008 when Stephen Colbert spent a week in Philadelphia prior to the 2008 Pennsylvania Democratic primary. The Colbert Report (/kolˈbɛr rəˈpɔr/&mdashthe t is silent in "Colbert" is a Peabody Award and Emmy Award winning American Events 1450 - Battle of Formigny: Toward the end of the Hundred Years' War, the French attack and nearly annihilate English 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Stephen Tyrone Colbert ( born May 13 1964 is an American Comedian, satirist, Actor and Writer, known for his ironic style Philadelphia (ˌfɪləˈdɛlfiə The 2008 Democratic primary in Pennsylvania was held on April 22 by the Pennsylvania Department of State in which voters chose their preference for the Democratic During the appearance, they performed the intro song to the show, and closed the episode with a rendition of the Star Spangled Banner. " The Star-Spangled Banner " is the National anthem of the United States of America

Awards

Discography

Main article: The Roots discography

External links

References

  1. ^ a b c d Bush, John (2008). Rolling Stone is a United States -based Magazine devoted to Music, Politics, and Popular culture that is published This is the discography of The Roots, an American hip hop band The Roots - Biography. All Music Guide. Retrieved on 2008-04-27. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1124 - David I becomes King of Scotland. 1296 - Battle of Dunbar: The Scots are defeated
  2. ^ ?uestlove Game Theory Interview. Retrieved on July 17, 2006.
  3. ^ The Roots PETA article. Retrieved on July 17, 2006.
  4. ^ The Roots Archive. Retrieved on August 1, 2006.
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