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Black Thought’s ‘Streams Of Thought Vol 2: Traxploitation’ drops on Monday
It's the second solo production for The Roots rapper.
RIP Karaz, the Philly graffiti and hip-hop legend you’ve probably never heard of
King of the "Wicked" handstyle, he had a significant influence on The Roots and inspired a character on MTV.
Watch Jimmy Fallon and Black Thought cover a (real) song called ‘Wawa Hoagies’
The hook: "Should I get turkey, roast beef or baloney?"
Mark your calendars: 2018 Roots Picnic set for June 2 at Festival Pier
Per Questlove, Goldlink will star. Additional details have not yet been released.
The 2017 Black Music Map: 21 more locations that changed Philly music
Another look at the places in our city that have shaped popular music in America.
Roots Picnic 2016: DMX gives a sermon, Will Smith performs ‘Summertime’ and Usher goes retro
Another fantastic show took place at the Festival Pier, but the end of day was unusual.
The Roots Picnic will expand to New York City this fall (updated)
NYC's version of the Philly-born festival is being pitched as a two-day event this fall, we've learned.
The Roots will not headline Philly’s July 4th concert
The change raises questions about whether the concert can maintain it’s A-list of talent -- in 2014, Ed Sheeran performed a set, likely attributable to Questlove and company’s presence in the lineup.