Randy Couture
4 episodes, 2012-2013
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- The Anti-Circle
- The Session
- Distortion to Static
- Proceed
- Essaywhuman?!!!?!
- Silent Treatment
- Clones Feat. Dice Raw and M.A.R.S. Co-Op
- What They Do Feat. Raphael Saddiq
- You Got Me Feat. Eve and Erykah Badu
- Dynamite! Feat. Elo
The Roots got their start in the early 90s busking on South Street in Philadelphia. It was there that the band developed their fusion of hip-hop and jazz. “The Anti-Circle” is indicative of that early Roots sound. Over a slick bassline, Black Thought spits rhymes full of clever lines and metaphors. Although the band would evolve far beyond this sou...
In hip-hop, a posse cut is when four or more MCs get together and showcase their skills on a track. For the song “The Session,” The Roots brought ten MCs into the studio for a nearly 13-minute barrage of rhyme gymnastics. Over a jazzy, mid-tempo instrumental, Questlove and Black Thought kick verses alongside future Roots member Malik B, De La Soul-...
The lead single from their major-label debut, Do You Want More?!!!?! “Distortion to Static” was a standout upon its release and it still sounds like nothing else today. Over a thick, textured drum break and dark electric piano chords, Black Thought and Malik B trade furious and verbose verses. The chorus, a slick reference to Pink Floyd’s Dark Side...
For the second single from Do You Want More?!!!?!The Roots opted for the funky and breezy song “Proceed.” Built upon a groovy bassline and ignited by Black Thought and Malik’s obvious chemistry, the song represents early Roots at their most accessible. “Proceed” also has a number of excellent alternate versions like part 2 featuring jazz legend Roy...
Recorded live at legendary Philadelphia venue The Trocadero, “Essaywhuman?!!!?!” is a snapshot of The Roots’ power as a live act in their early years. A masterclass in improvisation and call and response, Black Thought rhymes and scats while Scott Storch, bassist Leonard Hubbard, Questlove, and saxophonist Steve Coleman respond with short instrumen...
With Black Thought’s sweetly sung hook and the band’s mellow instrumental groove, “Silent Treatment” is a gem in The Roots’ catalog. A vivid tale of a romance gone sour, “Silent Treatment” has earned a place alongside LL’s “”I Need Love” and The Pharcyde’s “Passing Me By” in the pantheon of hip-hop love songs.
When it came time to record Illadelph Halflife, The Roots made an intentional shift toward a harder, more rugged production sound and approach. This new sound was exemplified by their 1996 single “Clones.” Backed by neck-snapping drums and a dreamy Quincy Jones/Valerie Simpson sample, Black Thought and Malik B trade fiery, battle-ready bars with M....
The third single from Illadelph Halflife, “What They Do” is a scathing critique of the rap industry tucked in a chilled-out soul jam. Featuring a sleepy hook and some guitar from Tony! Toni! Toné! singer/guitarist Raphael Saddiq, Black Thought runs down a few concise verses while Saddiq’s skillful runs and licks land somewhere between George Benson...
By the time The Roots released their 1999 song “You Got Me” the band was well established as critical darlings, but still searching for a bonafide hit. Commercial success would come in the form of a melancholy love song composed by keyboardist Scott Storch and written by a future superstar from North Philly named Jill Scott. “You Got Me” finds Blac...
Over a bouncy, guitar-inflected beat “Dynamite!” is one of the clear standouts on Things Fall Apart. Black Thought and ELO get busy and their back and forth verses reveal a delightful chemistry. Produced by late Detroit hip-hop legend J. Dilla, “Dynamite!” it remains a crowd favorite.
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Oct 20, 2014 · With such a deep catalog of material, filtering through and choosing the best songs from the Roots can be a tough task. Monday might be a Things Fall Apart day, while How I Got Over is the ...
Jun 1, 2010 · [Intro: John Legend] Ohhhh. The fire, the fire. Ohhhh. The fire, the fire. [Hook: John Legend] There's something in your heart. And it's in your eyes. It's the fire, inside you. Let it...
