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Posts tagged "The Roots"
Blerd Briefs: NIN, KoL, and EC&TR

Blerd Briefs: NIN, KoL, and EC&TR

A match made in musical heaven-coming soon to a record store near you.

Popblerd's 2013 Grammy Awards Preview & Predictions Part 2: Rap

Popblerd’s 2013 Grammy Awards Preview & Predictions Part 2: Rap

‘Ye and Jay adding more Grammy hardware to their already prodigious totals? That shit cray.

Blerd Radio 2013 Episode 1: Cat Butt

Blerd Radio 2013 Episode 1: Cat Butt

New Blerd Radio…make sure you listen and don’t get catfish-ed!!

The Roots Announce 2013 Picnic Lineup, New Album(s)??

The Roots Announce 2013 Picnic Lineup, New Album(s)??

Two new albums and the Roots Picnic lineup announced. Do these guys ever take a break?

Bill Cosby? Meet The Roots (Plus, a "Cosby Show" Update)

Bill Cosby? Meet The Roots (Plus, a “Cosby Show” Update)

Bill Cosby’s appearance on “Late Night With Jimmy Fallon” is certainly on the odd side. Plus, Vanessa Huxtable returns to TV.

What The Hell Is Asher Roth Doing On A Track With Truck North and Black Thought?

What The Hell Is Asher Roth Doing On A Track With Truck North and Black Thought?

Roots associate Truck North teams up with Black Thought and…Asher Roth? Give a listen to “Capital Crime.”

2013 Grammy Nominations: Honoring An Ocean of New(ish) Blood

2013 Grammy Nominations: Honoring An Ocean of New(ish) Blood

The National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences spreads the love this year-as 6 artists head the list of nominees for the 55th Grammy Awards.

The Viewfinder: Jimmy Fallon, The Roots & Mariah Spread Christmas Cheer

The Viewfinder: Jimmy Fallon, The Roots & Mariah Spread Christmas Cheer

Mariah Carey’s holiday chestnut “All I Want For Christmas Is You” gets a holiday tune-up, courtesy of Jimmy Fallon, The Roots, and some adorable kids.

bLISTerd Presents: The 100 Greatest Rap Albums Of All Time (Part 6)

bLISTerd Presents: The 100 Greatest Rap Albums Of All Time (Part 6)

Public Enemy, Ice Cube, and BDP kick off the second half of our list of the 100 greatest rap albums of all time.

bLISTerd Presents: The 100 Greatest Rap Albums of All Time (Part Four)

bLISTerd Presents: The 100 Greatest Rap Albums of All Time (Part Four)

A veritable coruncopia of white rappers shows up in this installment of the greatest rap albums of all time. Plus-The Roots, OutKast and more!

bLISTerd Presents: The 100 Greatest Rap Albums of All Time (Part One)

bLISTerd Presents: The 100 Greatest Rap Albums of All Time (Part One)

Popblerd’s list of the best rap albums of all time kicks off with classics from Queen Latifah, The Roots and Organized Konfusion! Plus, an underlooked (IMO) album from OutKast!

Spin Cycle: Jimmy Fallon, Blow Your Pants Off

Spin Cycle: Jimmy Fallon, Blow Your Pants Off

Late night host and musical comedian Jimmy Fallon’s second record, Blow Your Pants Off, collects memorable musical moments from his show. Check out our review to see how many laughs you’ll get from it.