The Roots vid’s from Letterman, Green lantern and Rap City

April 30, 2008 – 4:16 pm

Here are some vids to catch you up on The Roots this week thus far. First The Roots On David Letterman’s show this past Monday performing “Rising Up” with Wale and Chrisette Michele. Then that same night On Green Lanterns’ Hip Hop Nation show with Styles P and David Banner. Finally a video of Black […] read more…

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video: “Rising up” featuring Wale and Chrisette Michele

April 23, 2008 – 9:27 am

World Premiere video for the Roots new single “Rising up” featuring Wale and Chrisette Michele. Rising Down in stores next Tuesday April 29th. 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 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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Rising Down Guest Spots

January 29, 2008 – 12:00 pm

In what will be the left-of-center hip hop event of the decade, The Roots latest album Rising Down is STACKED with guest appearances. In addition to crew regulars Dice Raw, Truck North, P.O.R.N. and yes, Malik B, confirmed guests include: Mos Def, Common, Kweli, Peedi Peedi, Styles P, Wale, Patrick Stump, Mercedes Martinez, and Chrisette […] read more…

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