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John Legend feat. the Roots - “I can’t Write Left Handed”

With President Obama calling all combat troops back to the U.S., this song and video seems fitting. Yet I don’t understand when any country goes to war with another there somehow is a victory. War to me, does not result in victory, no one wins-not when hundreds of thousands of people on both sides die. Here’s John Legend and the Roots “I can’t Write Left Handed” off their upcoming album Wake Up!

John Legend & the Roots Feat. Melanie Fiona and Common - “Wake Up Everybody”

This said project with John Legend and the Roots should be a solid addition to your iTunes catalogue, stay tuned for more details on that. Here’s a record off that project featuring Chi-town native Common and Melanie Fiona covering the late Teddy Pendergrass’s “Wake Up Everybody”. Partake. Link

The Roots: How I Got Over Teaser (Video)

June looks to be a loaded month, the legendary Roots crew has released their album teaser for How I Got Over due out June 22nd. Partake. In other philly news Black Thought, Dice Raw, Truck North, and crew are in the process of their Money Making Jam Boys project, please, don’t sleep on that.

Chief, Haiti, Marco Polo, Mike Bigga, the Roots

There’s a lot of quality music being constructed these days, I figure we’ll start off with something for the common good. A fellow writer Niles Heron informed about a decent project, Notes for Haiti, which features the likes of Blu, Fashawn, and Karriem Riggins was produced to help Oxfam America in their relief efforts in Haiti, with the minimum of a $1.00 donation not only will you receive some quality music but you’ll be putting your money towards a good cause. Link

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Drake, the Roots, Flying Lotus, the Local Natives

Here’s an introspective interview featuring Flying Lotus with Apollo Magazine, where he discusses where is inspiration for creating music came from, what he thought of his formal training, and other tasty treats.

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The Roots - How I Got Over (Artwork)

When I saw this cover it immediately reminded me of their Things Fall Apart cover, however these individuals are shadows. Either way, the album drops June 22nd. Wasn’t crazy about the single but I’m sure the album in it’s entirety won’t disappoint. Link

The Roots - Dilla Jawns (Mixtape)

If you recall a while ago, I posted some J Dilla joints the Roots covered which Questlove dropped via his Twitter page. Well here’s the project (Dilla Jawns), and man these joints, jawns excuse me, sound beautiful, especially “Make Em NV”, “Eve”, and of course my favorite “Stereolab”. Hope everyone had a nice Easter, at least those that celebrate it. Partake. Link / Source

The Roots Cover J Dilla

In honor of J Dilla Month and his birthday that was yesterday (he would’ve been 36) I bring to you, well really Questlove brings to you via Twitter, 11 beats the group covers from Detroit’s very own. Partake! Link -P.S. this will be my last J Dilla post this month, I don’t believe in overkill and I respect the legacy.

Black Thought Freestyle

Yes this was a while back, but always worth looking back at. The most underrated rapper period. Just plain rips it.