Double Duty: Artist Transitions
The transition of Phonte to a singer (who’s Foreign Exchange is nominated for a Grammy this year) and the anticipation of Lil’ Wayne’s Rebirth Rock album, I’m looking for other transitions this year. Now, I’m not talking about transitions like Flavor Flav’s transition to singing on his new song, but those moves that have potential [...]
The Roots – “How I Got Over”
I don’t know what the general perception of nappyafro.com is. But between the co-signs from Soulja Boy, King Jerm’s props to Gucci Mane, and of course, the Certified Bangers, I don’t want you to get it twisted: We real Hip-Hop heads over here!
The Numbers Game: The Roots Debut At #6
You know what time it is. Welcome to The Numbers Game; your weekly dose of who did what on the Billboard 200 (Just R&B/Hip-Hop folks). This week we see Lil’ Mama under perform, Estelle getting overlooked, The Roots do..The Roots, and Buckshot & 9th Wonder getting really overlooked.
The Roots|Rising Down
Without apologies, hesitation, or regret, I admit that I am a full out Roots fan. This review may/may not be tempered with bias. You all have read a good amount of my reviews and should know by now that I am pretty objective…I hope, cause I have given some stuff good/great ratings even while I [...]
Song of the Week: The Roots – “Proceed”
When I first heard this album I was caught up in the live instruments and the relaxed, razor sharp lyrics by Black Thought. This was my introduction to The Roots; a group from Philadelphia that had been doing it a minute but just caught the country’s attention in 1995.
