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“Cheer” For The Roots: They’re Back With A New Single

by MJ on Apr 8, 2014 • No Comments

New Roots record? DAY. MADE.

The Singles Bar: “Make My” by The Roots

by MJ on Oct 17, 2011 • 2 Comments

A concept album about a good person who becomes a criminal. Sounds like a prog-rock or Prince Paul thing, right? Well, in this case it’s the story behind Undun, the new album by legendary hip-hop band The Roots. Due in December, it’s being preceded by first single “Make My”, which features rapper Big K.R.I.T. Seriously, The Roots are the only act I can think of (besides maybe Kanye or…Radiohead, maybe) who could potentially come at me straight-faced with a concept […]

Blerd Briefs: New Albums from Feist & The Roots! (Not Together…)

by MJ on Aug 1, 2011 • No Comments

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Within the past month, I’d inquired as to the whereabouts of Canadian chanteuse Feist. Last we’d heard from the singer/songwriter, her breakthrough album, The Reminder, was all the rage with the Triple-A set, and it’s signature song “1,2,3,4” was appearing in some commercial or other every seven minutes. Well, after taking a couple years off to chill, Feist is back. Her third studio album, Metals, is set for an October 4th release. The singer has also announced a tour that […]