Black thought and Malik B. 1994 freestyle

April 4, 2008 – 11:00 am

This freestyle was originally slated as the last track on Rising Down (couldn’t be cleared because we couldn’t track down who the DJ was). Recorded in 1994 at WPFW radio station, peep how young Black Thought sounds. Download: http://www.zshare.net/audio/1076053703d87634/ photo by mpozi (R.I.P.) Bonus joints after the jump with a download of a live version of “75 […] read more…

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Audio: “Rising Up” ft Wale & Chrisette Michele

March 28, 2008 – 10:32 am

Another sensational track off Rising Down. This is the last joint on the album (US version) and features a verse from Wale and Chrisette Michele on the hook (accompanied by ?uestlove.) No, we are not calling this go-go (merely go-go influenced). Yes, we have the FINAL mastered version and we wish you […] read more…

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Audio: Rising Down title track

March 14, 2008 – 12:00 pm

Here goes another heat rock, this one is called “Rising Down (Hum Drum)” featuring Mos Def, Dice Raw and Styles P. Keep reading to find out about the meaning of the album artwork. “Rising Down (Hum Drum)” read more…

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“75 Bars” audio

February 22, 2008 – 12:00 pm

The first look at Rising Down, The Roots’ 10th LP due out April 29th on Def Jam, comes in the form of a one verse/no chorus, lyrical assault from Black Thought over a sharp ?uestlove drum break and filtered sousaphone bass. The song is appropriately titled “75 Bars (Black’s Reconstruction)” and can be heard for […] read more…

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