New Music Video: The Roots - Sleep

The Roots come through with yet another artistic music video that helps tell the story of their concept album's primary character Redford Stephens.  The Clifton Bell directed video for "Sleep," the opening track of the Roots' upcoming album undun, is perhaps the most gripping of them all so far.

Check out the video below, and hit the jump to get a full understanding of The Roots' concept for undun! December 6th!

New Music Video: The Roots - Stomp ft. P.O.R.N.

The Roots continue ("Make My", "Tip The Scale") to tell the story of Redford Stephens through the music visuals to "Stomp," the third single let loose from the Philly band's upcoming album undun.  The album will be in stores December 6th!



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New Music: Betty Wright x The Roots - Grapes On A Vine ft. Lil Wayne

Legendary soul singer Betty Wright has linked up with The Roots for her upcoming album Betty Wright: The Movie.  On the album is the standout track "Grapes On A Vine" that features an interesting pairing between Mrs. Wright and Mr. Dwayne Weezington III.  Check out the Lil Wayne featured track below, and let me know what you think of the collaboration by commenting below or by hitting me up on Facebook or Twitter!

Betty Wright & The Roots - Grapes On A Vine ft. Lil Wayne

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New Music Video: The Roots - Tip The Scale ft. Dice Raw

The Roots continue to tell the story of fictional character Redford Stephens, the subject of their upcoming concept album undun.  I'll let the video tell the rest!



undun drops December 6th!

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Previously: The Roots - Make My [Music Video]

Childish Gambino Performing "Bonfire" LIVE on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon

With Camp hitting stores in less than two weeks on November 15, Childish Gambino has been on a promotional roll.  After releasing a very original music video for the lead single "Bonfire," Childish Gambino took to Late Night With Jimmy Fallon to give a very dope performance along with a live band (not The Roots :-( ). Hopefully this impressive performance gained him more fans!



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Previously: Childish Gambino - 5 Fingers of Death Freestyle

New Music Video: The Roots - Make My ft. Big K.R.I.T.

The Roots' have an intense story to tell on their album Undun.  Watch below to view the first of four music videos for the concept album that will help tell the story of fictional character Redford Stephens and reveal "the intersection of free will and prescribed destiny as it plays out on the corner."



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Previously: Behind The Scenes of The Roots' undun Photo Shoot [VIDEO]

Gangstas Use Emoticons Radio, Vol. 14: Mama, I Made It!

A week ago, I finally put my money where my mouth is and purchased some digital turntables so that I could actually start practicing and getting ready for gigs.  Hence, the title "Mama, I Made It!"  I know I'm not at all where I dream of being, but I'm on my way!

Check out Gangstas Use Emoticons Radio, Vol. 14 below, which features an assortment of new music including tracks from Rick Ross, Pac Div, Wale, The Roots, XV, Drake, Kevin Cossom, Jhené Aiko and more!

Gangstas Use Emoticons Radio, Vol. 14
Gangstas Use Emoticons Radio, Vol. 14 Mama, I Made It! by Gangstas Use Emoticons

"Justin Bieber" Performs "(It's Not My) Baby" With The Roots On Late Night With Jimmy Fallon [VIDEO]

Rumors have been circulating EVERYWHERE about a 20 year old claiming that Justin Bieber is the father to her newborn child.  17 year old Justin Beiber has denied the allegations, but Jimmy Fallon couldn't help but spoof his now ironically titled hit single, "Baby." Check it out below!



Hahaha. Not "Shrinky dink."

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Previously: Justin Bieber Freestyles Over "Otis" [VIDEO]

Behind The Scenes of The Roots' "undun" Photo Shoot [VIDEO]

The Roots are gearing to release their first concept album, undun, on December 6th and they recently had a group photoshoot for the album artwork. Check out the behind the scenes footage from the shoot and make sure you check them out on Jimmy Fallon every night!



For more head on over to Complex for a full album preview!

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Previously: The Roots - To Life, Love & Loot (Remix) & "Make My" ft. Big K.R.I.T.

Justin Timberlake & JImmy Fallon Perform "The History of Hip Hop Pt. 3" With The Roots

Jimmy Fallon & Justin Timberlake are hilarious together.  JT may not be making as much music as I'd hope, but when he performs "The History of Hip Hop," he makes it all okay.  Watch below as he and Jimmy get their rap on to everything from Naughty By Nature's "Hip Hop Hooray" to Nicki Minaj's "Super Bass!"



Hit the jump to see Parts 1 & 2!

New Music: The Roots - To Life, Love And Loot (Remix)

Everything The Roots touch seems to turn to gold, and this rocked out remix of the Captain Morgan ad track "To Life, Love And Loot" is no exception. Check out Black Thought getting his Lenny Kravitz on below, or hit the jump for a mobile friendly stream/download of the track!

The Roots - To Live, Love And Loot

New Music: The Roots ft. Big K.R.I.T. - Make My

Moments after posting the tracklisting for the Roots' album undun, the lead single "Make My" featuring Big K.R.I.T. hits the net just like that! Yesssssss.


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The Roots - undun [Tracklisting]

Although The Roots already have ten albums under their belts, they are switching things up by releasing undun, their first ever concept album.  undun will tell the story of Redford Stephens and reveal "the intersection of free will and prescribed destiny as it plays out on the corner."

The first single from the album will be "Make My" featuring Big K.R.I.T., which is set to hit iTunes on November 1st.  Hit the jump for the full tracklisting!

Beyoncé x The Roots on Jimmy Fallon LIve

With a little help from the Roots, Beyoncé switches it up a bit as she performs "Best Thing I Never Had."  I'm feelin' it.

Shouts to GoWhereHipHop.

Click here to see the music video for Best Thing I Never Had.