Tag: the roots

  • The Roots offer “Dear God 2.0” for free download

    To call it “long-awaited” or “eagerly anticipated” would be the understatement of the year – as hip-hop’s most daring pioneers the Roots release their 9th studio album (and third for Def Jam Recordings) on June 22nd, HOW I GOT OVER. The album, which takes its name from Clara Ward’s gospel classic (made popular by Mahalia…

  • The Roots to release “How I Got Over” in June

    To call it “long-awaited” or “eagerly anticipated” would be the understatement of the year – as hip-hop’s most daring pioneers the Roots release their 9th studio album (and third for Def Jam Recordings) on June 22nd, HOW I GOT OVER. The album, which takes its name from Clara Ward’s gospel classic (made popular by Mahalia…

  • The Roots hit the road for 24 city tour

    In the heat of one of the most politically charged years in recent memory, Grammy Award-winning Def Jam recording group the Roots lay it all on the line, continuing to support their current album RISING DOWN (released April 2008) on a 24-city headlining North American tour with Fueled By Ramen’s Gym Class Heroes and UK…