The Roots

The Roots
Though popular success has largely eluded the Roots, the Philadelphia group showed the way for live rap, building on Stetsasonic's "hip-hop band" philosophy of the mid-'80s by focusing on live instrumentation at their concerts and in the studio. Though their album works have been inconsistent affairs, more intent on building grooves than pushing songs, the Roots' live shows are among the best in the business.

the Roots' focus on live music began back in 1987 when rapper Black Thought (Tariq...
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The Roots Game Theory
By: The Roots
Credited Role:Main Performer
Song List: Listen to Songs by Roots Dilltastic Vol Won(derful), False Media, Game Theory
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The Roots Rising Down
By: The Roots
Credited Role:Main Performer
Song List: Listen to Songs by Roots [1] The Pow Wow, Rising Down, Get Busy
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