THE ROOTS JAM SESSION HIGHLINE BALLROOM 06/15/10 HD PART 4

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THE ROOTS JAM SESSION HIGHLINE BALLROOM 06/15/10 HD PART 4

Innovators in rap and hip-hop, The Roots began focusing on live instrumentation in recordings and concerts in 1987 when rapper Black Thought (Tariq Trotter) and drummer ?uestlove (Ahmir Khalib Thompson) met at the Philadelphia High School for Creative Performing Arts. Forsaking the usual hip-hop protocol, The Roots' produced its first major-label album, Do You Want More?!!!??! (1995), without any samples or previously recorded material, and made a name for itself by defying genres and conventions. The group is known for its complex and politically aware lyrical content ranging from violence and its consequences to the crime, poverty, guns and drug culture plaguing its hometown of Philadelphia. In 2009, The Roots became the house band for Jimmy Fallon's new NBC late night talk show, in March 2009. The Roots Jam, returns to Highline Ballroom, featuring the band, alongside special guests.

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