The Roots
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Rhyme Report
Black Thought Steps Into A New Light With Autobiography The Upcycled Self Out November 14, 2023
PRE-ORDER HERE “Tariq Trotter . . . could be hip-hop’s Dostoyevsky. Like the Russian novelist, Mr. Trotter has…
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Interviews
Dae One: The Creator
Let’s hop right into this forthcoming (and just in time for National Women’s Month) double album / two…
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Interviews
Maimouna Youssef a.k.a. Mumu Fresh: Welcome To The MUniverse
Let’s hop right into this latest single, “FIND MY WAY BACK”— Tell me about this particular track; how did…
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Live Sessions
Live Session with Ray Angry of The Roots
Live Session with Ray Angry aka “Mr. Goldfinger”, who is a member of the seminal Hip Hop band The Roots (and…
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Interviews
Seun Kuti On The Roots, Touring The U.S., Father Fela’s Legacy, FIFA, Future Plans & More
The youngest son of visionary Fela Kuti, Seun Kuti has continued the family tradition of fusing music and politics into…
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Happenings
The Roots and Live Nation Urban Announce 2022 “Roots Picnic”
Oh yeah!!! The Roots Picnic has been expanded to two days this year, the event came to fruition in 2007…
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Lifestyle/Sports
10 Recent Healthy, Fun And/Or Delicious Food & Drink Discoveries You Can Order Online Today
With everything happening in the world, there is still a lot of uncertainty going around. But everyone needs to eat,…
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Happenings
The Roots Deliver 14th Installment of “The Roots Jam Presents Solo Sessions”
The Roots announce the newest installment of their The Roots Jam Presents Solo Sessions including performances by Alaina Castillo and Alsarah & The Nubatones. The Roots…
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Interviews
Gene Noble: Future Soul
Tell me your whole inception into music — When did you first become interested in it? And, how did it…
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Rhyme Report
The Roots to Deliver New Episode Of “Solo Sessions” Featuring Kara Marni & Bjrnck Today
The Roots announce the thirteenth installment of their The Roots Jam Presents Solo Sessions including performances by Kara Marni and BJRNCK. Kara Marni is a 22-year-old London-based RnB…
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Live Sessions
The Roots to Deliver the 11th Installment of “The Roots Jam Presents Solo Sessions” To Be Distributed On The Roots Youtube Channel Available On Monday, August 3rd AT 6PM EST
The Roots announce the eleventh installment of their The Roots Jam Presents Solo Sessions including performances by Khemist and Aja Monet. Khemist is a Philadelphia based…
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Happenings
Mary J. Blige, Jill Scott, Charlie Wilson, & H.E.R Headline 2020 Jazz In The Gardens Event
Jazz in the Gardens announced the 2020 lineup for the 15th anniversary of the event today at the City of Miami Gardens…
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Interviews
A Look At The Omission Brewing Company & Kona Brewing Company With Ashley Picerno
Founded in 2012, the Omission Brewing Company is reportedly the first craft beer brand in the U.S. focused exclusively on…
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Interviews
Nao Yoshioka On Her New Album “Undeniable,” Her Artistic Journey & What’s Coming Up For Her
Last year, Japanese soul and R&B phenomenon Nao Yoshioka broke several industry molds when the U.S. re-release of her 2016…
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Media Stop
Miami Hip Hop Band Hoy Polloy Links With Jadakiss To Drop “Dangerous” From Their Forthcoming Album
Straight from the 305, Hip Hop band Hoy Polloy has been making noise in 2019 and continues the momentum…
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Happenings
The Roots And De La Soul Headline A Newly Designed Heineken House At Coachella
Heineken®, the official brew of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, returns to the desert for its 18th consecutive year…
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Happenings
Toots & The Maytals Tickets Go On Sale February 23rd at 10 A.M
The nonprofit AT&T Performing Arts Center announced today that tickets for Toots & The Maytals will go on sale…
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Interviews
Lowdown Brass Band’s David Levine On Playing Brooklyn Bowl, The New Album “LowDown Breaks,” Alaska And Roy Ayers
An interesting mix of brass, hip-hop MCs and dynamic vocalists, The Lowdown Brass Band is never short on fun or…
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