Black Thought: My Life in 20 Songs
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The Roots’ longtime MC digs back nearly 30 years to detail the behind-the-scenes stories behind the group’s most indelible songs and deep cuts beloved by hardcore fans
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Leonard ‘Hub’ Hubbard, Longtime Bassist for the Roots, Dead at 62
Posted in: Music News“Hub” spent 15 years in the Philadelphia crew, appearing on their first seven LPs before leaving the band in 2007 following a cancer diagnosis
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Questlove on the Odd Way a Song by the Police Helped Him Find His African Roots
Posted in: Music NewsFascinating new book Music Is History weaves drummer’s personal background with American history year by year
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The Roots Prep ‘Do You Want More?!!!??!’ Deluxe Reissue
Posted in: Music NewsMassive rerelease of group’s 1995 major label debut boasts unreleased songs, remixes, alternate versions, and more
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The Roots’ Black Thought Taps Killer Mike, Pusha T for New EP
Posted in: Music NewsSwizz Beatz, ScHoolboy Q, Portugal. The Man also join for rapper’s Streams of Thought, Vol. 3: Cane & Abel
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BET Awards: Public Enemy Recruit Nas, Black Thought for Star-Studded ‘Fight the Power’ Remix
Posted in: Music NewsYG and Rapsody also add topical, empowering verses to rap group’s classic song
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See Michelle Obama, H.E.R., Lil Baby on Roots Picnic 2020 Livestream
Posted in: Music NewsRoddy Ricch, Janelle Monáe, Common, Lin-Manuel Miranda and more took part in 13th annual event
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Roots’ Black Thought to Write Music for New Musical ‘Black No More’
Posted in: Music NewsRapper will also be part of cast when stage adaptation of 1931 novel opens in October 2020
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Questlove Remembers Prince: In This Life, You’re on Your Own
Posted in: Music NewsIn a powerful essay, the Roots leader goes deep on the genius, loneliness and the secret hip-hop heart of his idol.
