Dear Monsters of Folk, It’s The Roots.

This week on the Seven O Clock sample, we are exploring the music of Summerfest artists. The world’s largest music festival kicks off on Milwaukee’s lakefront TODAY!, so I thought it’d be smart to look into some of the samples we may hear at this summer’s festival. On July 1st, one of Hip Hop’s greatest [...]

Are You Feeling This | The Roots, Hypnotic Brass Ensemble, James Blake and Poni Hoax

Lots of songs never make it to the radio that are getting lots of attention online. Live tracks, sanctioned and unsanctioned remixes, mash-ups, overlooked gems by unsigned artists. Every week on “Are You Feeling This,” we invite you to hear what the buzz is all about. You tell us what you think. Vote in the [...]

New Roots, “Dear God 2.0″

The Roots are set to released the album “How I Got Over” on June 22nd, which  was originally scheduled to be release 8 months ago. The new single “Dear God 2.0″ has recently appeared on the internet and it is a “re-working” of Monsters of Folk’s song by the same name. The track features Jim [...]

Summerfest Journal: 88Nine Picks Tues 6/30 – Fri 7/3

Come say hello to 88Nine this week at Summerfest.  You can find us at the Mid-Gate Stage at the Potawatomi Bingo Casino Pavilion with Miller High Life.  Tues & Wed this week, Tarik (aka The Architect) will be broadcasting live from the 88Nine tent from 2pm to 6pm.  Thurs & Fri from 2 to 6, [...]

Are THE ROOTS taking Ecstasy?

Today’s Seven O Clock Sample brings together two of my favorite groups. I can’t remember the last gig I played records where I didn’t play either or both of these groups. Our sampler today… THE ROOTS. From the album Game Theory It’s the single ” Don’t Feel Right” That OOH OH OH that you hear [...]

Summerfest Artist: The Roots Break it Down

As you know, The Roots are coming to this year’s Summerfest on July 4th.  Check this video out from NYCs Hot 97 DJ Enuff talking to the Roots about why the mainstream have not accepted the Roots and other music industry complaints and grievances . (via Okayplayer)

The Legend Al Green returns with a little help from Questlove

Legendary soul singer Al Green is returning with a new album entitled “Lay it Down”. The album is being produced by ?uestlove of the Legendary Roots Crew and will be released May 27, 2008 on Blue Note Records.  Check out this video on the making of the album.

Video: The Roots on Letterman

I just saw a cool performance of the Roots with DC’s Wale and Chrisette Michele on Letterman over at The Couch Sessions.  The Roots album “Rising Down” is out now.  They will also be at this year’s Summerfest in Milwaukee

Video: The Roots “Rising Up” ft. Wale & Chrisette Michelle – Okayplayer

Check out the new DC Go-Go infused song from The Roots, Chrisette Michelle, and Up and coming rapper from DC Wale.  The new Roots album drops April 29th. Check out some cool photos of the video shoot from Tone.

Okayplayer is better than Okay

The Roots affiliate site Okayplayer just launched a new site in beta, and you know what? It is about time. The new Okayplayer site is gorgeous and easier to navigate. Check it out for yourself. While we are on The Roots, they have a new album coming out entitled “Rising Down”, and they will be [...]