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RISING DOWN - In Stores Now!!!!

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Member Since: 12/19/2004
Band Website: TheRoots.com
Band Members:
Black Thought | vocals

Questlove | drums

Kamal | keyboards

Capt. Kirk | guitar

Owen Biddle | bass

F. Knuckles | percussion

Tuba Gooding Jr. | sousaphone

Influences: ..
The Roots - Rising Up (Feat. Wale & Chrisette Michele) (Video)Directed by Rik Cordero.
The Roots - Rising Up (Feat. Wale & Chrisette Michele)
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Get Busy (Feat. Dice Raw, Peedi Crakk & DJ Jazzy Jeff) (Video)Directed by Rik Cordero.
The Roots - Get Busy (Feat Dice Raw Peedi Crakk & DJ Jazzy Jeff)
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75 Bars (Black's Reconstruction) (Video)Directed by Rik Cordero.
The Roots - 75 Bars (Black's Reconstruction)
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Record Label: Def Jam
Type of Label: Major

My Blog

Vimby x Okayplayer @ The Hors DOeuvres (Video)

Amanda Diva hosts this special edition of Vimby x Okayplayer where we give you an inside look at The Hors D'Oeuvres, The Roots' pre-picnic super-jam that went down in Philadelphia at the TLA on South ...
Posted by The Roots on Fri, 20 Jun 2008 11:21:00 PST

The Roots Interview with DJ Enuff Part 2 (Video)

Part 2 of ?uesto and Black Thought's interview with Heavy Hitter DJ Enuff. Here they (BT especially) discuss: working with Peedi, the creation of the Money Making Jam Boys, what music they check for, ...
Posted by The Roots on Fri, 20 Jun 2008 04:49:00 PST

The Roots Interview with DJ Enuff Part 1 (Video)

?uestlove and Black Thought sit down with the Heavy Hitter DJ Enuff for this 10 minute interview. They get right into the ever present question of why The Roots never get the respect they deserve, the...
Posted by The Roots on Wed, 18 Jun 2008 04:59:00 PST

Roots Picnic News / Roots Pre-Picnic Jam Session Announcement

The Roots Pre-Picnic Jam Session June 6thIt's no longer just The Roots Picnic ... it's now The Roots Picnic WEEKEND! Friday night is the kick-off with the Pre-Picnic Jam Session "The Hors D'Oeuvres" f...
Posted by The Roots on Wed, 04 Jun 2008 11:14:00 PST

Tickets On Sale Now for The Roots Picnic in Philly June 7th

The Roots Picnic starring The Roots with Gnarls Barkley, Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings, Santogold, DeerHoof, J*Davey, The Cool Kids, Diplo, Esperanza and many more!Saturday, June 7, 2008Festival Pi...
Posted by The Roots on Fri, 09 May 2008 03:53:00 PST

The Roots on Letterman / Sirius Radio / Rap City / Sohh.com

Rising Down In Stores Now!!!!!....Video: The Roots - Rising Up (Live on Letterman) After the show, the band headed to Sirius Satellite Radio to do Green Lantern's show "Hip Hop Nation Radi...
Posted by The Roots on Thu, 01 May 2008 04:22:00 PST

Rising Down In Stores Today!!!!!

Rising Down In Stores Today!!!!!.... 1.  The Pow Wow2.  Rising Down featuring Mos Def & Styles P3.  Get Busy featuring Dice Raw & Peedi Peedi4.  @ 155. 75 Bars (Black's Rec...
Posted by The Roots on Tue, 29 Apr 2008 12:19:00 PST

Pre-Order Rising Down Directly From The Roots

*We are temporarily SOLD OUT of this item. please check back next week*Pre-Order Rising Down Directly From The RootsIT'S HERE! The Roots Rising Down pre-sale!! Cop an exclusive Rising Down tee with y...
Posted by The Roots on Thu, 24 Apr 2008 08:04:00 PST

The Roots - Rising Up (Feat. Wale & Chrisette Michele) "Rising Down". In Stores 4/29

The Roots "Rising Up" Featuring Wale & Chrisette Michele Off The Upcoming Album "Rising Down". In Stores 4/29Check out this video: The Roots - Rising Up (Feat. Wale & Chrisette Michele) .....
Posted by The Roots on Wed, 23 Apr 2008 09:57:00 PST

MySpace Presents The List Featuring The Roots - Wednesday September 6 - Los Angeles

The Roots played an exclusive MySpace List show for the fans with the fans: Wednesday September 6 in Los Angeles. More photos and video coming soon to www.myspace.com/thelist Post a comment...
Posted by The Roots on Tue, 29 Aug 2006 08:01:00 PST