The Roots

@theroots

The Most Legendary Hardworking Sure Shot!
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The Best Music Books of 2023 VIA: @rollingstone As the chief lyricist in the Roots, Tariq Trotter (a.k.a. Black Thought) is never without an apt word or a multilayered image. But in all his years of quotable bars, he’s kept his personal life at a cool remove; in interviews, he’ll tell you that even the most candid-sounding Roots songs are more like works of fiction, and he’s long ceded the celebrity limelight to his childhood friend and bandmate Questlove. That makes it all the more remarkable when Trotter lets the world in on the experiences that shaped him in this debut memoir, writing in detail for the first time about growing up in South Philly, losing both of his parents to street violence when he was young, and the often-challenging path he had to take to develop and protect his talent. These are stories that he’s only hinted at on the Roots’ records, but once you read them, you’ll never hear his music the same way. —S.V.L.
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2 months ago
I’m shamelessly plugging @Beyonce ’s #CowboyCarter (like she needs my help 🙄)—-but because of her choice of background music…..I’d like to remind you kind folk that the Sly & The Family documentary soon come!
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The @WWE Golden Title might be in Studio 6B today, but the Final Boss and the Undisputed Universal Champion will be here on April 3rd. @therock @romanreigns #FallonTonight #WWE
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i don’t have video footage of my birth….but I have this. Everyone has a B.C./A.D. moment in life. I did’t know it then but I know it now….. THIS was the day that has birthed the present current version of me. And I was scared to DEATH. March 13th came without….warning. Well I mean we “heard” of something happening with “the virus” but once your loved ones are out there getting effected ——the walls start closing in on you. Having familiarized myself with #RichardRudd’s @genekeys & @drjoedispenza I already began to open up to the idea of stepping into the unknown. To get out my own way. To stop making excuses and be creative. Even in times of tragedy. So 10 days later Ru & I got it together and started DJn everyday for 4 hours —-for a year and a half straight I dont know it yet but this moment will set off domino chain of events that goes way beyond accolades, or whatever it was that happened to my life after 2020. Stepping into the unknown is how we grow. And this is the precise moment an unpaid DJ gig that I was kicking and screaming to NOT do—changed my life forever. s/o to @suspanther @thejawndawn @livenationurban @laurenzander_coach @dnice & the millions of people who listened those 2 years 🙏🏾
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Trust me. You wanna hear this episode of @qls with powerhouse artist @ledisi . I’m trying to curb my@enthusiasm as to NOT seem too excited to speak on a certain moment in time long ago that’s been slightly touched upon in previous episodes But more than that: Ledisi is a prime example of an artist who did things her way and it’s been a pleasure and honor to have worked/known you for this amount of time. I love to see it. #Ledisi
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Classroom Instruments: Bill Murray, @erniehudsonofficial , @rayparkerjr , Jimmy and @theroots perform the @ghostbusters theme song 👻 #FallonTonight
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13 days ago
Excited to be part of @raviniafestival ’s amazing lineup this summer! See you there! Tickets go on sale April 24 🌱
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14 days ago
How appropriate today being the 4th anniversary of the timeline that changed us all. For those that made the pivot their art never ever was the same. We are highlighting that alot w our guests because the sound of these albums are effected by this period. I’m personally obsessed with this #BlackRainbows lp (listen to this to hear about the Chicago @theastergates #StoneyIslandArtsBank inspiration—-and if she comes to your town? SEE THIS TOUR. @corinnebaileyrae on #QuestloveSupreme #whm #womenshistorymonth
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For 30+ years I’ll say that women have took the wheel when it comes to our/careers. Damn near 70% of our leadership in this organization have been women (managers, road managers, roadies, light operators, sound engineers, our website, lawyers, accountants, managers, assistants, graphic designers, chefs, booking agents stylists. To see Tina Farris getting her flowers (she not only has been our tour manager for the last 25 years but she has trained damn near the next generation of tour managers (I’d run outta space listing her clients——even if she is NOT in the room she is running the show. We don’t take much time to say thank you enough. Just know if you seen @TheRoots in concert and had a great time since 99? The gratitude goes to @tinafarristours 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
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17 days ago
Vibes to start your week out featuring @questlove & @rayangry 🎶 What’s heavy in your rotation this Monday? 👀
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It’s time for Sexy Tequila w/ @ricky_martin & @marcellohdz 😎 #FallonTonight
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