To say that The Roots have been hip-hop’s most consistently dope act is to do them a disservice. Fact is, the Philly crew has been one of the most consistently dope acts in music PERIOD over the past decade and a half. Despite making slight adjustments to their sound over the years in order to compete in the marketplace, the group’s never made a move that was desperate or ill-advised. Until (unless?) OutKast and the Beastie Boys come back, The […]
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The Roots “Dear God 2.0” Video: Food for (Black) Thought
I’ve only given it one complete listen so far, but I can already tell you that “How I Got Over” continues The Roots’ nearly two decade-long streak of dopeness. Black Thought, as always, is on his “A” game, and a lengthy list of Roots associates and special collaborators combine to make the Philly band’s latest effort a must-listen affair. Quiet as kept, The Roots have also made some of the more interesting videos of any artist or band for the […]