There may not be a track released the rest of the year that has an ounce of the substance and effortless polish of "Dear God 2.0" off of How I got Over -- the long-awaited new album from The Roots.The song employs a genius guest vocal from Jim James of My Morning Jacket and Monsters of Folk fame ... More >>
10 years later and this album cover still gives me chillsToday marks an important day in the vibrant history of hip-hop music. 10 years ago, Philadelphia hip-hop pioneers The Roots released their breakthrough album, Things Fall Apart. Bolstered by the strength of the irresistible single "You Got Me, ... More >>
The Shining
(Bbe)
Six degrees of ?uestlove
The Tipping Point
(Geffen)
Step into their realm
Phrenology (MCA)
Rehearsal-room burglary leaves two bands short of at least $12,000 worth of equipment
Influential hip-hop group the Pharcyde comes clean on its five years of silence, its pared-down lineup, and why its new record isn't its best
Like Water for Chocolate
(MCA)
The Roots threaten to make their big move with Things Fall Apart
May 7 - 13, 1998
