The Roots’ Questlove explained why 90s Hip-Hop is so important to understanding Black music.
The Roots are back in the (recording) studio working on a new Roots album. The new project is called, Endgame, but don’t bank on it being their last, though.
Questlove has added another job title to his music resume. The accomplished drummer and producer has partnered with Pandora to produce a weekly show titled Questlove Supreme.
Questlove of The Roots stepped from behind the drum set and into the interview chair on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to reveal how The Roots landed the house band gig.
Rolling Stone just magazine released their list of the “100 Greatest Drummers of All Time” and Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson of The Roots checked in at number 54 on the list.
The ratio of protest songs to police brutality cases in 2014 has been underwhelmingly low and Questlove feels there is a clear cut reasoning for that.
Hip-Hop artists and musicians in general have been tasked to speak out against the lack of police indictments in the Michael Brown and Eric Garner cases in Ferguson, Mo. and New York City, respectively. The Roots’ Questlove was the latest to challenge his peers to voice their opinions on the matter.
Hip-Hop legends Jay Z, Kanye West and Questlove of The Roots are sharing production duties for an ensemble cast that star in Chris Rock’s latest directorial feature, Top Five.
Richard Nichols, the longtime manager and mentor to The Roots, died July 17 after a long bout with leukemia. Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson penned a glowing tribute to Nichols, trying best to capture his importance to the band’s existence and beyond.
There is great news for all you fans of the clear spirits. Grey Goose has a new flavor and it is as refreshing as the produce aisle.
Questlove’s duties of being a TV show entertainer and album promotor have just been given an additional workload with a new VH1 announcement.
