The Roots
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Philadelphia, United States (1993 – present)
The Roots’ original lineup included Black Thought (MC vocals) and Ahmir “?uestlove” Thompson (drums), who were classmates at the Philadelphia High School for Creative Performing Arts. As they began to play at school and on the streets, they added another MC named Malik B., a bassist named Leonard Hubbard, and a keyboardist Scott Storch. Another MC, Dice Raw, frequently made album appearances with the group from 1995 to 1999 before leaving to record a solo album. Scott Storch also left to pursue career as a producer following the Do You Want More?!!!??! album, He produced songs such as Still D.R.E. by Dr Dre. The Roots filled his void with another keyboardist, Kamal who is still a member. A beatboxer named Rahzel also joined the group and contributed from 1995-1999. Alongside Rahzel was vocal turntablist, Scratch who greatly contributed to The Roots’ sound, most notably in live concerts. He left the group in 2003. Malik B. left the group in 2000. A guitarist, Ben Kenney, enjoyed a short stint with the group and contributed to their Phrenology album, but left to join Incubus.
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Phrenology
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Rising Down
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The Tipping Point
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Things Fall Apart
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The Seed (2.0)
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You Got Me
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The Next Movement
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Guns Are Drawn
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What They Do
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Don't Say Nuthin'
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Becoming Unwritten
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75 Bars (Black's Reconstruction)
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Break You Off
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Proceed
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100% Dundee
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Double Trouble
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The Pow Wow
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Dynamite!
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Rock You
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The Roots
Warfield Theater, San Francisco, United States
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News
The Roots "How I Got Over" (Video)
30 Sep 2009 | from blog.myspace.com/theroots
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OKPTV With The Roots @ Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (Video)
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Celebrate THE ROOTS on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon & Okayplayer's 10th Year…
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The Roots "Criminal Remix" Contest
22 Oct 2008 | from blog.myspace.com/theroots
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