The Roots News
Frank Ocean Preparing for Network Performance
08
Jul
This past week, singer Frank Ocean posted a statement on his blog about attraction to a man, and that drew attention from those in the R&B and hip-hop communities. But, Ocean, while perhaps a pioneer of sorts in being open with his sexuality, has an album coming out this month, and is preparing with his first network television... Read more »
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D’Angelo Performs in U.S. For First Time in 10 Years
11
Jun
R&B fans may still be waiting for an appropriate follow-up to 2000’s Voodoo, but perhaps they were partially satiated over the weekend when D’Angelo performed at the Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival – his first U.S. show in 10 years.
Not a solo performance, D’Angelo was one of several artists participating in Ahmir... Read more »
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The Roots Discuss Their Upcoming Concept Album undun
29
Nov
In an interview with Billboard, The Roots’ Ahmir “?uestlove” Thompson and Tariq “Black Thought” Trotter discussed their upcoming album, undun. A concept album that begins with the 1999 shooting death of Redford Stevens, undun is scheduled for a December 6 release and features Big K.R.I.T., Dice Raw, Phonte, and P.O.R.N. If you can... Read more »
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The Roots Greet Michele Bachmann With "Lyin' Ass B*tch"
23
Nov
Whenever a guest comes out on stage on a talk show, the house band performs a song that is usually associated with the person and, usually, it’s a playful situation intended to amuse the crowd and make the guest feel welcome. Republican presidential hopeful, Michele Bachmann, recently appeared on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon and the music... Read more »
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Sufjan Stevens Working With The Roots on New Album
10
Nov
The Roots are working on a new album, titled undun. A concept album that follows a character named Redford, undun will be featuring Sufjan Stevens, according to an interview with ?uestlove in SPIN. Stevens, in fact, influenced The Roots to use the character Redford. ?uestlove said: “But we named the character after the Sufjan Stevens song... Read more »
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