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THE ROOTS

Though popular success has largely eluded the Roots, the Philadelphia group showed the way for live rap, building on Stetsasonic's "hip-hop...



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100 Greatest Hip Hop Songs: Vote Now!
Vote now for your favorite 10 Hip Hop songs of the '90s! Don't forget to tune in the week of September 29 for even more on this decade that brought you beats and rhymes.
SoulStage: The Roots
Watch all of the action from their SoulStage performance including "The Seed" and an exclusive track only on VH1.com. Chrisette Michele and Wale make an appearance, too!
Hip Hop Honors 2007
Watch all the tribute and honoree performances from this year's celebration. Snoop, Tribe, Missy & more!
Unplugged: The Roots - (Def Jam)
These guys know how to set a studio on fire. They cook up a wicked groove on "Don't Feel Right," and toss in a little Kool & the Gang. Check "Game Theory" for a more meditative vibe, then stand back as ?uestlove and Black Thought bite off "The Web." Watch!

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Hip Hop Mix Tape: July 2008
Get crunk with hot new summer beats and smooth stylings! Videos from N.E.R.D., G-Unit, the Roots, and more!
The Soul Player: July 2008
Smooth grooves from summer's smokin' soul sensations. Vids from Gnarls Barkley, Solange, Lloyd, and more!


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Rising UpFull Length
Label: Def Jam
Concerto Of The DesperadoFull Length
Label: Geffen Records

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Make The Hip-Hop Honors Soundtrack
Make The Hip-Hop Honors Soundtrack
[Mon. July 23.2007]
Hey beatmeisters, it’s time to show-off your chops. Last year we were looking for MCs with Freestyle 59. This year we’re ...



Movies A-Z: Neile Adams
Check out Neile Adams's movie page to watch trailers, see photos, find out about upcoming film projects and more!

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The Roots Rising Down
Rising Down
Label: Def Jam
Release: 04.29.08


Rock On TV

Find TV appearances for over 100 TV networks.

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Artist Interviews

Hip-Hop's great live band develops another new character on their latest disc.[Fri. November 22.2002]

The Roots Tour Dates

07.20.2008
Dick's Sporting Goods Park
Commerce City CO
07.20.2008
Mile High Music Festival
Denver CO

The Roots Radio Stations

Radio VH1 stations that play The Roots

50 Greatest Hip Hop Artists
More than a musical style, hip-hop is a history of American culture, and a testimony by its artists of their life experiences.

Click here for more on VH1's 50 Greatest Hip Hop Artists.
Dope
If you want a degree in hiphopology, just listen up! This station boasts a vast curriculum in the freshest beats, raps, and rhymes in the urban landscape. Try Dope and you'll be happily addicted.

The Roots Websites

Official Site: Okay Player

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