myspace music my music | music videos | featured playlists | top artists | shows | classifieds | forums 

The Roots
Hip Hop / Soul / Funk

RISING DOWN - In Stores Now!!!!

Philadelphia, PENNSYLVANIA
United States

Profile Views:  7839204




Last Login:  5/23/2009
View My: Pics | Videos | Playlists

   Contacting The Roots

 MySpace URL: 

   The Roots: General Info
Member Since12/19/2004
Band WebsiteTheRoots.com
Band Members
Black Thought | vocals

Questlove | drums

Kamal | keyboards

Capt. Kirk | guitar

Owen Biddle | bass

F. Knuckles | percussion

Tuba Gooding Jr. | sousaphone



Influences ..

The Roots - Rising Up (Feat. Wale & Chrisette Michele) (Video) Directed by Rik Cordero.

The Roots - Rising Up (Feat. Wale & Chrisette Michele)
..

Get Busy (Feat. Dice Raw, Peedi Crakk & DJ Jazzy Jeff) (Video) Directed by Rik Cordero.

The Roots - Get Busy (Feat Dice Raw Peedi Crakk & DJ Jazzy Jeff)
..

75 Bars (Black's Reconstruction) (Video) Directed by Rik Cordero.

The Roots - 75 Bars (Black's Reconstruction)
..

Black Thought & ?uestlove Interview for Keys to the City: Philly (Video)



Record LabelDef Jam
Type of LabelMajor


Get Flash now!

In order to listen or view this content you will have to upgrade your version of Flash.


   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jun 10 2009 8:00P
Roots Jam session @ Highline Ballroom New York, New York
Jun 13 2009 8:00P
Meltdown Festival at Royal Festival Hall w/ Ornette Coleman London, United Kingdom, London and South East
Jun 16 2009 8:00P
Roots Jam session @ Highline Ballroom New York, New York
Jun 23 2009 8:00P
Roots Jam session @ Highline Ballroom New York, New York
Jun 27 2009 8:00P
Rock The Bells @ First Midwest Bank Ampitheater Chicago, Illinois
Jun 28 2009 8:00P
Rock The Bells @ DTE Energy Ampitheater Detroit, Michigan
Jun 30 2009 8:00P
Roots Jam session @ Highline Ballroom New York, New York
Jul 2 2009 8:00P
First Avenue Minneapolis, Minnesota
Jul 3 2009 8:00P
Milwaukee Summerfest Milwaukee, Minnesota
Jul 5 2009 8:00P
Festival at Burlington Waterfront Park Burlington, Vermont
Jul 5 2009 8:00P
Festival at Burlington Waterfront Park Burlington, Vermont
Jul 7 2009 8:00P
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino - Outdoor Pool Las Vegas, Nevada
Jul 12 2009 8:00P
Rock The Bells @ Merriweather Post Baltimore, Washington DC
Jul 14 2009 8:00P
Roots Jam session @ Highline Ballroom New York, New York
Jul 18 2009 8:00P
Rock The Bells @ Comcast Center Boston, Massachusetts
Jul 19 2009 8:00P
Rock The Bells @ Jones Ampitheater New York, New York
Jul 21 2009 8:00P
Roots Jam session @ Highline Ballroom New York, New York
Jul 28 2009 8:00P
Roots Jam session @ Highline Ballroom New York, New York
Aug 1 2009 8:00P
Osheaga Music Festival Montreal, Canada
Aug 2 2009 8:00P
Cutting Edge MusicFestival Grand Bend Ontario
Aug 4 2009 8:00P
Roots Jam session @ Highline Ballroom New York, New York
Aug 8 2009 8:00P
Rock The Bells @ Glen Helen Ampitheater Los Angeles, California
Aug 9 2009 8:00P
Rock The Bells @ Shoreline Ampitheater San Francisco, California
Aug 10 2009 8:00P
Roots Jam session @ Highline Ballroom New York, New York

The Roots's Latest Blog Entry  [Subscribe to this Blog]

OKPTV With The Roots @ Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (Video)  (view more)

Celebrate THE ROOTS on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon & Okayplayer's 10th Year Anniversary  (view more)

The Roots "Criminal Remix" Contest  (view more)

The Roots Fall & Winter Tour Schedule  (view more)

The Roots & Gym Glass Heroes Tour, Ticket Presale  (view more)

[View All Blog Entries]

   About The Roots

   The Roots's Friend Space (Top 28)
The Roots has 245067 friends.
 Questlove 


 Black Thought 


 KAMAL(the roots) 


 CaptainKirkDouglas 


 Owen 


 DICE. (raw) THE AMERO 


 LUNCH ROOM BEATS 


 Talib Kweli 


 Erykah Badu 


 COMMON 


 Mos Def 


 J DILLA aka JAY DEE 


 Okayplayer 


 Twitter.com/SkillzVa 


 STYLES P 


 Jazzyfatnastees 


 Truck North... 


 P.O.R.N! 


 Shane 


 Wale 


 SAIGON 


 Lupe Fiasco 


 nikki jean 


 PAttYCraSH 


 Goodtime Girl 


 Ginny 


 Mr. Dexter is @JosephDexter on Twitter! 


 Ayah | 4:15 Available Now!!! www.ayahmusic.com !!! 





The Roots's Friends Comments
Displaying 25 of 48449 comments  ( View All | Add Comment )
Blazed-Up Records





Mar 19 2009 10:52 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHjvWEl61IE <br /> <br />check this out: <br /> <br />abiss <br />blazed-up records <br />www.cdbaby.com/abiss2 <br />
Boogeyman (Supa Producer)





Mar 19 2009 11:52 PM

Whats good wit ya? Yo if you need some Bangin original Hip Hop or R&B Beatz or know somebody who needs them check out my page

WWW.BOOGEYMANBEATS.COM
Olga-Rita





Mar 20 2009 1:40 AM

Celebrate the coming Spring<br />With all freshness it may bring<br />All the frosen feelings heating<br />May it have all joy repeating!
tisba





Mar 20 2009 12:55 PM

Peace to the legendary Roots crew !<br /><br />Waitin' for you in Paris<br /><br /><br />Check my sounds
Team Brinkz (Graphic Design)





Mar 21 2009 4:15 PM

Thanks For The Add, If U Need Graphic Design Hit Me Up

peace,
Q
Team Brinkz
Mike Thesis





Mar 21 2009 5:58 PM

www.myspace.com/mikethesis <br />www.myspace.com/mikethesis <br />www.myspace.com/mikethesis <br />www.myspace.com/mikethesis <br />www.myspace.com/mikethesis
Lasana K Jambulani





Mar 21 2009 6:22 PM

Enjoy this brand new video of Lasana K. Jambulani’s, <br />“SeparateWays/Valentine” (SpeechMix) ft. Akayzia Parker. <br />Dedecated To All Who Have Loved<br />Directed by: P.Chop<br />www.youtube.com/LKJpoetry<br />Please Rate This Video<br />(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pzxg1VLG_vg)
shrimps&thedip





Mar 5 2009 7:01 PM

Thanks for the FRIENDSHRIMP!<br />Grüße von Shrimps & The Dip!<br />
Da Last Prophet





Mar 5 2009 7:21 PM

***DA LAST PROPHET BRIDGES THE GAP!!!!!!***

(((+++ CHECK OUT THE NEW PHOTOSHOOT PICS!!!)))

***Dont try to categorize it, just go with the flow***

***WWW.MYSOULSHOCK.COM***

***WWW.MYSOULSHOCK.COM***

***WWW.MYSOULSHOCK.COM***

(((GO ADD IT!!!!)))


CONTACT LIL RUDY FOR MORE INFO!!!

LIL RUDY- 904-405-3369
LILRUDYRU@YAHOO.COM


***THANKS 4 THE SUPPORT!!!***

----------------
LIL RUDY PROMOTIONS 2009
North FLA / South GA
www.mobiletrappin.com
MASTER STATUS STUDIO





Mar 5 2009 7:25 PM

THANKS FOR THE ADD!! BE SURE TO STAY TUNED TO THE PAGE FOR STUDIO TIME RATES AND OFFERS POSTED IN THE BLOG AREA!OR CONTACT ME FOR SPECIAL RATES OR DISCOUNT PACKAGE PRICES

MASTER STATUS STUDIO

WWW.MYSPACE.COM/MASTERSTATUSSTUDIO
See-Night Kidane





Mar 5 2009 7:50 PM

Thanks for the add, U guys are soo cool, i love u!! XD
GK Monarken





Mar 5 2009 8:21 PM

Ny låt! Monarken bjuder på nånting för alla till förfesten! Kom in till oss och lyssna, och lämna gärna en kommentar.. Trevlig helg!
CHRISFUCIUS





Mar 5 2009 8:47 PM

"Rising Down" is dope!
♥ BeautiEvil ♥ ™





Mar 5 2009 8:49 PM

Thank you for adding me!
You guys are awesome on 'Jimmy Fallon'...I've been watching everynight!
Cheers~S
LE DRUIDE (BEATMAKER)





Mar 5 2009 8:54 PM

ECOUTE CA POTO <br />le son francais doit se reveiller peace <br />LA NET TAPE A TELECHARGER GRATUITEMENT <br /> <br />
Ghetto Star Skateboards





Mar 5 2009 9:01 PM

yo check us out at www.ghettostarskateboards.com
J-Clash OFFICIAL PAGE





Mar 5 2009 9:17 PM

Showin Some Love. I Posted some new tracks off of my album on my myspace. Come thru n lemme know what u think.

Also I Just Dropped an album called "Walk on Water" on itunes and amazonmp3.com, it has a rating of 4 1/2 Stars!
Will Beats





Mar 5 2009 9:17 PM

Thanks so much
SOULKONY // BEATMAKER





Mar 5 2009 9:44 PM

thanks for the add!!!
A-Star





Mar 5 2009 9:54 PM

THANKS FOR THE ADD!!!! THE ALBUM IS CRAZY!!!
Mike D.C.





Mar 5 2009 10:20 PM

Hey thanks for the add! i really appreciate it alot! make sure you stop by the page and check out the tunes! let me know what you think! i enjoy honest feedback!<br /><br /><br />Much Love<br /><br />Mike D.C.
SU





Mar 5 2009 10:28 PM

Thanks for the add!
Take care,
Su
Da Last Prophet





Mar 5 2009 10:35 PM

Thanks for da add! Been a fan since ma youth!
blackstar designs





Mar 5 2009 10:59 PM

thanx for the add!!
Shigenaga Yasuhide





Mar 5 2009 11:00 PM

Thank you for adding to the friend. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />"Live long and prosper"
Add Comment


©2003-2009 MySpace.com. All Rights Reserved.