The Roots: Live Instruments Meet Hip Hop
The Roots revolutionized hip-hop by blending live instruments with classic rap since 1987. Founded by Black Thought and Questlove in Philadelphia, they won Grammys and...
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Live Nation Urban & Jesse Collins Present Juneteenth
Live Nation Urban and Jesse Collins Entertainment produce historic 2022 Juneteenth Celebration at Hollywood Bowl featuring Earth Wind & Fire, The Roots, and more....
Questlove’s Summer of Soul Wins Best Documentary
Questlove's documentary Summer of Soul wins Best Documentary from the National Board of Review, giving it major Oscar buzz for its celebration of the 1969...
Shawn Gee Launches BlackStream in Partnership with Twitch
Live Nation Urban president Shawn Gee launches BlackStream Live with Twitch, a new streaming network featuring concerts and content from Black creatives. The platform debuts...
Questlove’s Summer of Soul Acquired by Searchlight & Hulu
Questlove's directorial debut 'Summer of Soul' breaks Sundance documentary sales records with $12M+ acquisition by Searchlight Pictures and Hulu....
The 2020 BET Awards Opening Was Truly for the Culture
The 2020 BET Awards opened with a powerful revamp of Public Enemy's 'Fight The Power' featuring Questlove, Chuck D, Nas, Black Thought, and others in...
THE ROOTS’ 24-HOUR LIVESTREAM DJ PARTY
The Roots announce a 24-hour livestream DJ party featuring Questlove, celebrating Africa Day with performances by Seun Kuti, Mereba, and more starting May 25th....
Roots Release Third Solo Sessions on YouTube
The Roots announce third installment of Solo Sessions on YouTube featuring Kassa Overall, Emily Wells, and SassyBlack. New series highlights emerging talent curated by the...
Questlove Directs Harlem Cultural Fest Documentary
Questlove will direct his first documentary about the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival, featuring never-before-seen footage of Stevie Wonder, Nina Simone, and more....
Questlove’s Mixtape Potluck Book Released
Questlove releases Mixtape Potluck today, featuring 50+ celebrity recipes paired with songs. The cookbook combines culinary creativity with musical commentary....
Motown to Release DETROIT Soundtrack Inspired by the Film
Motown Records releases Detroit Official Soundtrack featuring The Roots' new song 'It Ain't Fair' and classic Motown artists. The album captures the sound of 1967...
The Roots Collaborate with Stella Artois on Original Song
The Roots partnered with Stella Artois to create 'Bittersweet,' an original song designed to enhance the beer's flavor profile using crossmodal research....
Jimmy Fallon Inducts The Roots at Philly Walk of Fame
Jimmy Fallon will personally induct his Tonight Show house band The Roots into the Philadelphia Walk of Fame's Class of 2015 at a special gala...
The Roots and Martell Launch the Vanguard Series
The Roots partner with Martell Cognac for The Vanguard Series, featuring Questlove DJ events and live concerts across four cities starting October....
Questlove on Life, Music, and His Greatest Gift
Questlove reflects on his life, music, and The Roots formation in revealing Hot 97 interview. The drummer shares his greatest gift story and emphasizes music...
D’Angelo and the Vanguard Release First Album in 14 Years
D'Angelo releases his first studio album in 14 years with 'Black Messiah.' The politically charged R&B project features collaborations with Questlove and Q-Tip....
Questlove Supports NYC Education Rally
Questlove joined over 21,000 teachers, parents and kids at NYC's Foley Square for the 'Don't Steal Possible' education rally, DJing alongside Bronx 2 Dancers....
Jimmy Fallon and The Roots Involved in Family Feud
Steve Harvey hosted a hilarious Family Feud segment on The Tonight Show featuring Jimmy Fallon's team vs. The Roots members Questlove, Tarik, and James....
Guitar Center Opens Times Square Location
Guitar Center opens its 262nd location in Times Square with a grand celebration featuring hip-hop legends The Roots. The new store showcases luxury guitars and...
The Roots Talk New Celebrity, Fallon, New Album and More
The Roots' Black Thought and ?uestlove discuss their new album, gaining fans through Jimmy Fallon's Tonight Show, and performing at Summer Jam in Hot 97...
BLUE NOTE JAZZ FESTIVAL 2014 LINEUP ANNOUNCED
The Fourth Annual Blue Note Jazz Festival announces 2014 lineup featuring Aretha Franklin, Bobby McFerrin & Questlove collaboration, and over 150 performances across NYC venues...
VH1’s Emmy-Winning “Rock Docs” Announces 2014 Programming
VH1's Emmy-winning Rock Docs returns in 2014 with documentaries on funk history, hip-hop's cultural impact, and Napster's music industry revolution....
Hip Hop Invades Atlanta In the Form of the A3C Festival
The A3C Festival brings hip hop culture to Atlanta with performances by Ghostface Killah, Questlove, and other major artists. This annual 5-day festival features music,...
Global Hip Hop Film launches International Screening Tour
Hip Hop: The New World Order documentary launches international screening tour featuring Questlove, Method Man, and global hip hop pioneers from 8 cities....
Questlove: Current Music Like Minstrel Show
The Roots drummer and Tonight Show bandleader ?uestlove made controversial comparisons about today's music industry during his Shade 45 interview....
