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Video SoulBounce

Why We'll Never Get 'Over' The Roots

Clearly, we love The Roots here at SBHQ. And really, what's not to love? The band is legendary, they've worked with everyone (did you know that ?uestlove is producing John Legend's next album? You would if you were on Twitter),...

Harlem  |  11/06/2009 at 3:00 PM  |  Comments (1)  |  Permalink

Rap Snacks, Video SoulBounce

BET, Nike Present A Cypher For The Ages

The next time MTV, or VIBE, or any other institution with capital letters or acronyms for names decides to make a list of the best MCs in the rap game, they should be forced to watch the cyphers that BET...

Harlem  |  10/28/2009 at 11:00 AM  |  Comments (5)  |  Permalink

I Was There, Reviews

Common & The Roots Make The Perfect Blend In Houston

It was a balmy autumn night as hundreds huddled under umbrellas outside The Corinthian in downtown Houston. No amount of rain nor humidity could put a damper on what would be an evening of incredible music at the Hennessy Artistry...

Fave  |  10/08/2009 at 12:00 PM  |  Comments (4)  |  Permalink

Video SoulBounce

The Roots' Video For 'How I Got Over' Takes It To The Streets

It seems The Roots chose for the minimalist approach with their video for "How I Got Over," the first single from their project that, at latest count, is due in stores next February. The clip shows a wheelchair-bound young man,...

Harlem  |  09/30/2009 at 3:30 PM  |  Comments (3)  |  Permalink

I Was There, Reviews

Common & His Friends Were As Fresh As '88

Dig if you will this picture: Hollywood on on balmy Saturday night. The promise of a Common show along with the anticipation of some quality Hip Hop in the mix. There were already expectations of who was scheduled to perform:...

ill Mami  |  09/28/2009 at 4:00 PM  |  Comments (2)  |  Permalink

Video SoulBounce

How The Roots 'Got Over' On Jimmy Fallon

Last night The Roots debuted "How I Got Over," the title track from their next album, on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon and words cannot express how infreakingcredible their performance was. Just when you think that Hip Hop and music...

Butta  |  06/25/2009 at 1:00 PM  |  Comments (5)  |  Permalink

Listicle

6 Reasons Why The Roots' Extended Break From Touring Isn't Such A Bad Thing

We were all there when the news broke over the weekend. ?uestlove revealed that he and The Roots crew would cease touring because they were recently hired as Late Night's new house band as the show transitions from Conan O'Brien to Jimmy...

nOvaMatic  |  11/17/2008 at 11:00 AM  |  Comments (10)  |  Permalink

Pause For A Cause

The Roots Want You to Register to Vote and So Do We

In case you are more clueless than Joe Thomas, you probably know there is less than one month until the Most Important Election Of All Time, and today is the last day to get registered. Today. The Roots know the...

Ro  |  10/06/2008 at 11:00 AM  |  Permalink

Soul-Poll

Soul-Poll Results Episode: And The Dopest MC Out Right Now Is.....

We'd like to thank everyone for telling MTV where to stick it. Our Dopest MC poll has come to a close and the winner is revealed after the bounce. You know you wanna click! The image above represents 4 of...

nOvaMatic  |  06/25/2008 at 12:30 PM  |  Comments (8)  |  Permalink

Reviews

The Roots Step Up With 'Rising Down'

I can't front. I haven't been interested in an album from The Roots since 1999's Things Fall Apart. It had cameos from some unlikely artists such as Eve, but old standbys Common and Mos Def came to represent, so it...

ill Mami  |  05/01/2008 at 2:00 PM  |  Comments (10)  |  Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Brutal And Brilliant: The Roots' '75 Bars' Video

The new videos just keep coming! And "75 Bars (Black's Reconstruction)" by The Roots deserves some shine all its own. After viewing this one you'll make sure not to get on the bad side of Black Thought, ?uestlove and Tuba...

Butta  |  02/29/2008 at 5:40 PM  |  Comments (7)  |  Permalink

First Spin

First Spin: The Roots' '75 Bars'

Not to be outdone by Nas' promise, nay, threat, to release his forthcoming album Nigger in the very month of Black History's Celebration, comes a track from The Roots from their forthcoming album Rising Down. "75 Bars (Black's Reconstruction)"...

ill Mami  |  02/22/2008 at 1:50 PM  |  Comments (3)  |  Permalink