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Karen O & Danger Mouse Share New Song 'Super Breath'
by Josh Sharpe - July 24, 2024 Karen O and Danger Mouse return with “Super Breath”, their first new song since the critically acclaimed Grammy-nominated 2019 album Lux Prima. Co-Written by Karen O and Danger Mouse, and Produced by Danger Mouse “Super Breath” extends the beguiling creativity of the project, as O sings of unfulfill... 
Madlib Returns With New Track Featuring Black Thought and Your Old Droog
by Josh Sharpe - May 01, 2024 The visionary musician Madlib has introduced his new single 'REEKYOD,' featuring the lyrical prowess of Black Thought and Your Old Droog. 'REEKYOD' serves as more than a song; it's a manifesto of artistic independence and musical brilliance, a celebration of real rhymes, mesmerizing beats, and the u... 
The Roots & Live Nation Urban Set 'Roots Picnic' 2024 Lineup
by Michael Major - February 19, 2024 Don't miss the blockbuster lineup featuring Lil Wayne, Jill Scott, André 3000, and more at the Roots Picnic 2024 celebration. As such, multi-GRAMMY Award-winning legend Lil Wayne will headline the festival with The Roots delivering a set highlighted by decades of definitive hits which will include s... 
Video: Alicia Keys Drops 'Lifeline' Music Video From THE COLOR PURPLE Soundtrack
by Michael Major - December 22, 2023 Watch the music video for Alicia’ Keys’ 'Lifeline' from The Color Purple soundtrack. Keys wrote the song inspired by the film’s rich storytelling, and co-produced it with partners Tricky Stewart (Beyoncé and Rihanna), Marshmello (Selena Gomez, Juice Wrld) and TMS (Dua Lipa, Lewis Capaldi).... 
Megan Thee Stallion to Release Two Movie Musical Songs on Friday: Everything to Know About Her THE COLOR PURPLE & MEAN GIRLS Songs
by Michael Major - December 13, 2023 Megan Thee Stallion is featured on songs from The Color Purple soundtrack and the Mean Girls soundtrack. Both singles will be released this Friday, December 15. Ahead of their respective releases, find out everything you need to know about Megan Thee Stallion's songs from the upcoming movie musical ... 
Hannibal Buress Drops New Single 'I Lift Weights'
by Michael Major - June 05, 2023 'I Lift Weights' is like a sonic shot of pre-workout that pumps you up and ignites your spirit. This dynamic track, produced by the powerhouse collaboration of Eshu, TKgotdamix, Drum Smoke, and Preach Balfour, featuring a captivating vocal sample from NFL legend Joe Haden, originates from Eshu's unw... 
Black Thought & El Michels Affair Share New Single 'I'm Still Somehow'
by Michael Major - March 29, 2023 GRAMMY® Award-winning legendary MC and The Roots Co-Founder Black Thought and acclaimed cinematic soul luminary El Michels Affair uncover a new single entitled “I’m Still Somehow.” They revealed the title track “Glorious Game” (feat. KIRBY) earlier this month.... 
The Roots & Live Nation Urban Announce 2023 'Roots Picnic Weekend'
by Michael Major - February 20, 2023 Diddy will headline and Ms. Lauryn Hill will co-headline and perform the entirety of The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill – a rare event– to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the seminal album’s release. Award-winning American comedian, screenwriter, television and film producer, and actor Dave Chappell... 
Black Thought & El Michels Affair Debut New Single 'That Girl'
by Michael Major - February 14, 2023 GRAMMY® Award-winning legendary MC and The Roots Co-Founder Black Thought and acclaimed cinematic soul luminary El Michels Affair share a new single entitled “That Girl” via Big Crown Records. They initially paved the way for Glorious Game with “Grateful.” Beyond tallying half-a-million streams and ... 
GRAMMYs To Celebrate 50 Years Of Hip Hop With Historic Segment Featuring Missy Elliot, Queen Latifah & More
by Michael Major - February 02, 2023 The performance will feature Big Boi, Busta Rhymes with Spliff Star, De La Soul, DJ Drama, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Missy Elliott, Future, GloRilla, Grandmaster Flash, Grandmaster Mele Mel & Scorpio/Ethiopian King, Ice-T, Lil Baby, Lil Wayne, The Lox, Method Man, Nelly, Public Enemy, Queen Latifah, and more. ... 
Black Thought & El Michels Affair Announce Collaborative LP 'Glorious Game'
by Michael Major - January 11, 2023 Cementing an undeniable union, GRAMMY® Award-winning legendary MC and The Roots Co-Founder Black Thought joins forces with acclaimed cinematic soul luminary El Michels Affair for a collaborative LP titled Glorious Game.... 
Joy Oladokun Contributes New Song 'Power' to LOUDMOUTH End Credits
by Michael Major - November 30, 2022 The song notably serves as the end credits theme for the documentary LOUDMOUTH about the life and battles of Reverend Al Sharpton. The film opens in theaters nationwide on December 9 and premieres on Amazon and Apple TV January 13, 2023. It was directed by Josh Alexander and executive produced by EG... 
Meechy Darko (Flatbush Zombies) Shares New Single 'on GOD'
by Michael Major - August 03, 2022 Freddie Gibbs and A-Trak join Meechy Darko on a new track. The hard driving song “On GOD” is found on his long awaited debut album, Gothic Luxury. The track was co-produced by Jay Versace and Dot Da Genius and finds Darko trading verses with the legendary rapper Gibbs while A-Trak adds a sweeping ci... 
Royce 5'9' to Release New Compilation Album 'The Heaven Experience Vol. 1'
by Michael Major - July 19, 2022 Leading the way for the fifteen-track release will be a new visual for 'I Play Forever,' featuring Grafh. New tracks on The Heaven Experience Vol. 1 include production by S1 (Kanye West), Jake One (Brent Faiyaz), Shndo (Justin Beiber), and collaborations with Black Thought on 'Right Hand,' and Big ... 
Mary J. Blige, Summer Walker & More Join Roots Picnic Lineup
by Michael Major - May 26, 2022 The festival concourse will be rounded out by the Toyota SoundStage featuring performances by Mary J. Blige with the Roots, Summer Walker, WizKid, Kirk Franklin, Jazmine Sullivan and more; the CIROC and DeLeón VIP Experience, Everything Legendary Stage, Picnic Village with local businesses and non-p... 
Public Domain Shares New Single '#AllAlone'
by Michael Major - February 22, 2022 The gospel-indebted R&B single was produced by Ray Angry and features sensational vocalist Stout. Renowned for his work with Elvis Costello, John Legend, Patti Labelle, Mobb Deep, Mark Ronson and more, Ray Angry co-produced the soundtrack for Hulu’s Life and Beth starring Amy Schumer & Michael Cera,... 
The Roots & Live Nation Urban Announce 2022 'Roots Picnic'
by Michael Major - February 15, 2022 For the first time ever, Mary J Blige, fresh off a performance at Super Bowl LVI, and The Roots will join forces on stage to headline the proceedings with a once-in-a-lifetime set. The lineup also includes Summer Walker, Wizkid, Kirk Franklin, Jazmine Sullivan, Mickey Guyton, Muni Long, and more. Ch... 
Toronto Rapper Shad Shares New Single & Video 'Body (No Reason)'
by TV News Desk - August 19, 2021 The last singles “Out of Touch,” “Work” and “Storm” received an overwhelmingly positive response by media and fans alike and was picked up by Complex, Hip-Hop Wired, Brooklyn Vegan, Exclaim!, Strombo, KEXP, American Songwriter and many more.... 
Stephen Marley to Hit the Road in August & September 2021
by A.A. Cristi - July 21, 2021 Cementing his iconic status while proudly carrying on the Marley legacy, Stephen aptly titled his tour after his father Bob Marley and The Wailers' iconic 1978 live album. The headlining tour spans the United States' Pacific Coast, Southwest, The Rocky Mountains, Midwest and Southeast region, wrappi... 
Toronto Rapper Shad Shares New Single & Video 'Work'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 26, 2021 The last single “Out of Touch” received an overwhelmingly positive response by media and fans alike and was picked up by Brooklyn Vegan, Exclaim!, Strombo, KEXP, American Songwriter and many more.... 
J.PERIOD Performs on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 12, 2021 The groundbreaking DJ/Producer will make his late night television debut on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon performing “All In Your Head” with Black Thought, Tiffany Gouché with narration by Dave Chappelle tonight May 12 @ 11:35/10:35c on NBC. ... 
Toronto Rapper Shad Shares New Video for 'Out Of Touch'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 05, 2021 In addition, last Friday, the renowned Brooklyn-based DJ J. Period released “Globetrottin,” a brand-new song featuring Shad and Masego. “Globetrottin” is a playful storytelling track on J. Period’s EP, which also features Black Thought, Dave Chappelle, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and a host of others.... 
Rapper Tyke T Hits The “Lottery” In Motown-Inspired Single Release
by A.A. Cristi - April 07, 2021 Back by popular demand, Memphis rapper Tyke T releases his next hit 'Lottery'. Leaving the decision to his dedicated following, Tyke T's fans voted for 'Lottery' when asked what single he should drop next. ... 
The Roots' 'DO YOU WANT MORE?!!!??!' Deluxe Edition Out June 25
by Sarah Jae Leiber - March 23, 2021 Led by MC Tariq “Black Thought” Trotter and drummer Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson, the Philadelphia rap crew are going back to where it began.... 
VIDEO: PUBLIC ENEMY Share Official Video for 'GRID'
by Sarah Leiber - December 14, 2020 Public Enemy’s single “GRID” featuring Cypress Hill and George Clinton is a post-apocalyptic view of the world after it collapses into a technological desert after the “grid goes down” and, today, the legendary group shares the official video for the track.... |
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