video: The Roots Colbert Report performances

April 16, 2008 – 12:00 pm

Smashin guitars and everything last night The Roots (or some derivation there-of) performed on The Colbert Report which has been broadcasting live all week from Philadelphia. Watch the videos where they perform the opening theme song as well as their version of the “SPB”. Yesterday it was falsely promoted as the first ever musical […] read more…

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The Roots on The Colbert Report Tonight

April 15, 2008 – 1:49 pm

The Roots will be on The Colbert Report as his first EVER music guest when they broadcast live from Philly tonight. The guest to be interviewed is Michelle Obama.  read more…

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Photos: “Rising Up” Video Shoot

April 15, 2008 – 12:00 pm

The Roots were in NYC yesterday to shoot the video for their single “Rising Up” featuring Wale and Chrisettte Michele. The video was directed by Rik Corder, check the pictures our boy Tone took during the shoot. read more…

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Audio: “Rising Down” alternate mix

April 11, 2008 – 1:14 pm

Here’s an Alternate mix of “Rising Down (Hum Drum)” featuring Mos Def, Styles P, and Dice Raw. Download Rising Down (Hum Drum) Alternate Mix read more…

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OKP Pre-Order for Rising Down

April 10, 2008 – 11:31 am

IT’S HERE! The Roots Rising Down pre-sale!! Cop an exclusive Rising Down tee with your copy of the album, either featuring the original album artwork or just rep “Rising Down”. You can also pre-order the album by itself. Get that lunch money ready and be the first kid on your block […] read more…

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