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The Roots
Songs The Roots recorded that someone else wrote: “Break You Off” by Black Thought and Dice Raw, “The Fire” by Black Thought and Dice Raw and “Burnin’ and Lootin’” by Bob Marley. Songs The Roots wrote that others recorded: “Break You Off” (D’Angelo, 2008), “You Got Me” (Erykah Badu, 1999) and “The Seed” (Cody ChesnuTT, 2002). On General Admission 4 Us: 25 cuts, 1 record and 1 album from the Rabbit Hole Records crate.
Album · Things Fall Apart (1999)
The Roots' landmark 1999 album that fused live hip-hop with jazz and funk, setting a new standard for what a rap group could do.
A Rabbit Hole Records pick · 18 tracks · hear the album on YouTube ↗ · Apple Music ↗ · MusicBrainz ↗
Cuts that start with The Roots
The Roots' "My Shot (Rise Up remix)" carries the writing credit of an earlier track, "Going Back to Cali." Who first recorded that one?The Notorious B.I.G.
the record · next: The Notorious B.I.G.
The Roots' "Dear God 2.0" samples an earlier record that also carries the "Dear God" name. Which act had that one on record before them?Monsters of Folk
the record · next: Monsters of Folk
The Roots' track "Clones" samples "Summer in the City." Which band had that song on record before The Roots ever got their hands on it?The Lovin’ Spoonful
the record · next: The Lovin’ Spoonful
The Roots' "Burned Hollywood Burned" carries the writing credit of "AmeriKKKa’s Most Wanted." Who first recorded that earlier song?Ice Cube
the record · next: Ice Cube
The Roots' 1997 track "The ’Notic" carries the writing credit of "Shining Star." Which act first recorded that song?Earth, Wind & Fire
the record · next: Earth, Wind & Fire
The Roots' "Star/Pointro" samples and carries the writing credit of "Everybody Is a Star." Who first recorded that earlier song?Sly & the Family Stone
the record · next: Madonna
On The Roots' "You Got Me" from Things Fall Apart, Jill Scott's original vocal was swapped out. Which Soulquarians singer took her place?Erykah Badu
next: Erykah Badu
On Things Fall Apart, The Roots brought in a fellow Soulquarians member for 'Act Too (The Love of My Life).' Who traded verses with them?Common
next: Common
The Roots made room for a guest on Things Fall Apart, someone working the same jazz-leaning hip-hop corner they were. Which artist shows up as featured on that album?Mos Def
next: Mos Def
Erykah Badu sang the hook on the single of The Roots' 'You Got Me.' Who co-wrote the song and sang that hook before her?Jill Scott
next: Jill Scott
On Things Fall Apart, The Roots played hip-hop with a live band. Who sits behind their kit as drummer, producer, and musical director?Questlove
next: Questlove
Behind the live band on The Roots' Things Fall Apart, which member is the MC, often called one of hip-hop's most technically skilled and consistent lyricists?Black Thought
next: Black Thought
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