March 31, 2008 – 11:25 am
Jay Electronica X Mos Def in NYC, Roots x TM in T-Dot, 2 DJ Soul Mixtapes, Common Interview, Lupe Spring Break.
• Last night NYC saw their debut performance by the enigmatic Jay Electronica at the Nokia Theater where he opened up for Mos Def. Not ever having heard of Jay performing anywhere else, it […] read more…
March 28, 2008 – 11:16 am
Rising Up, E Badu Remix, Roots In The Studio, Dizzee’s 16 Bars, Really Doe X Kanye, 9th + Buckshot, Blu & Exile Vid.
• Another sensational track off Rising Down, here’s “Rising Up.” This is the last joint on the album and features a verse from Wale and Chrisette Michele on the hook (accompanied by ?uestlove). […] read more…
March 27, 2008 – 11:35 am
Estelle At #1 In UK, Roots Listening NYC, New Roots BLOG!, B-Day Girl Video, Yo! MTV Raps Re-Cap, Hezekiah Vid.
• Congrats to British singer Estelle who’s got a number one single on the UK charts with “American Boy” featuring Kanye West! If you haven’t already, make sure to watch the video. Then, read […] read more…
March 26, 2008 – 11:26 am
Cool Kids + Roots Picnic, Rising Down Rehearsals Day 2, Plantlife Returns, 88-Keys Arrives, A3C Wrap Up, 2 Videos.
• It’s true, the line up for The Roots Picnic is definitely banging! The Legendary will be performing along with Gnarls B, Sharon Jones and The Dap Kings, Deerhoof, Santogold, J*Davey, Diplo, Experanza and just announced, The […] read more…
March 25, 2008 – 11:46 am
6 Badu Live Videos, The Roots Jam Sesh Day 1 (Photo Gal!), Bye-Bye B-day Girl, New Blu & Ta’raach, India.Arie’s Label.
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• For those of you that missed it, six videos from Erykah Badu’s performance at SoulStage have been posted on Vh1.com including “The Healer,” “Me,” “Honey,” and the Edith Funker song “Annie.” The […] read more…
I was down in Miami playing the role of “Mr. Wolf” (Pulp Fiction) to “solve problems” but mostly to give the Musical Director baton to fellow illadelphonic and A Black Girl Named Becky keys maestro Omar Edwards. The band also consists of Tony Royster Jr. (whom most people round here still thought was […] read more…
March 24, 2008 – 11:50 am
Mary & Jay-Z Tour Kick Off ?uesto-jawn. Chicago Emcees Rule This Update, R.I.P. “Spanky” Alford. • The Mary J Blige & Jay-Z “Heart of the City” Tour kicked off this past Saturday in Miami. Some YouTubery is floating around but nothing worth linking to that we’ve seen.
• Where one monster tour ends, another […] read more…
March 21, 2008 – 10:51 am
Roots Picks, Paid Dues Tomorrow, Al Green Street Date, Hella New Videos, Chin Chin x Def Jux, Big Boi’s Banger.• Another Friday closer to the release of The Roots - Rising Down (April 29th) is here. Keeping with our promise to unleash something new, this week’s entry does not pertain precisely to the album […] read more…
March 20, 2008 – 12:01 pm
Dizzee On MTV, The Roots Picnic, KITH Interview, Redman In The Studio, 9th In ATL, Philly Tonight!• Last night I was chopping it up with El P who informed me that Def Jux has their first ever video on rotation on MTV proper! It’s Dizzee Rascal with “Where’s Da G’s” featuring Bun B, off […] read more…
March 19, 2008 – 11:38 am
KITH x 10Deep, Buy Gnarls Barkley, Hip-Hop Saved Lupe Video, New Nouveau Riche, KRS Returns, Reviews, Events.
• Rollingstone.com’s “most stylish” group, Kidz In The Hall, recently teamed up with streetwear’s finest, 10Deep, to show off their 2008 Spring line (shout out to Josh & Dante). Having just returned from SXSW (Vimby Video), KITH […] read more…