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Dice Raw
Karl Jenkins, better known as Dice Raw, is an American hip hop artist, from Philadelphia. He is associated with The Roots, and the now defunct musical group Nouveau Riche. He hooked up with the band while still in high school after Kelo, a member of the group's production team, spotted him in a local talent show. The group quickly took the young rapper under their collective wings and decided to bring his talent along slowly. He made his debut in "The Lesson, Pt. 1." Soon after, he made a name for himself with cameos on "Episodes" and "Adrenaline", where his hard-hitting style complemented the heady rhymes of Roots leader Black Thought. Dice Raw has made several guest appearances on several mixtapes. He made an appearance in fellow band member and beatboxer Scratch's first solo album ''Embodiment of Instrumentation''. In 2000, Dice Raw released his solo debut album, ''Reclaiming the Dead'' on MCA Records. Jenkins recorded vocals for the entrance theme of WWE wrestler Kung Fu Na ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Philadelphia
Philadelphia, often called Philly, is the largest city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the sixth-largest city in the U.S., the second-largest city in both the Northeast megalopolis and Mid-Atlantic regions after New York City. Since 1854, the city has been coextensive with Philadelphia County, the most populous county in Pennsylvania and the urban core of the Delaware Valley, the nation's seventh-largest and one of world's largest metropolitan regions, with 6.245 million residents . The city's population at the 2020 census was 1,603,797, and over 56 million people live within of Philadelphia. Philadelphia was founded in 1682 by William Penn, an English Quaker. The city served as capital of the Pennsylvania Colony during the British colonial era and went on to play a historic and vital role as the central meeting place for the nation's founding fathers whose plans and actions in Philadelphia ultimately inspired the American Revolution and the nation's inde ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Things Fall Apart (album)
''Things Fall Apart'' is the fourth studio album by American hip hop band The Roots, released on February 23, 1999 by MCA Records. Recording sessions for the album took place at Electric Lady Studios during 1997 to 1998, coinciding with recording for other projects of the Soulquarians collective, including D'Angelo's ''Voodoo'' (2000), Erykah Badu's ''Mama's Gun'' (2000), and Common's '' Like Water for Chocolate'' (2000). According to ''Spin'' magazine, the album became a landmark moment for The Roots and the collective, as it "swelled the Roots clique into a movement-style posse". The album has been considered by music writers as The Roots' breakthrough album, earning praise from major publications and critics, while becoming the group's first record to sell over 500,000 copies. It includes the song "You Got Me", which won the 2000 Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group, while ''Things Fall Apart'' was also nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Rap Album of t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Roots Members
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Rappers From Philadelphia
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Living People
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African-American Male Rappers
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And Then You Shoot Your Cousin
''...And Then You Shoot Your Cousin'' is the eleventh studio album by American hip hop band The Roots. The album was released on May 19, 2014, by Def Jam Recordings. According to Black Thought, "the album is conceptual like the previous one, but unlike ''Undun'', ''...And Then You Shoot Your Cousin'' features several characters in this story, not just one." Black Thought described the album as a satirical look at violence in hip hop and American society overall. Release and promotion In July 2012, Questlove said on his Twitter account that the title of The Roots' next album would have the initials ''&TYSYC'' and that it was being recorded, with a different sound to expect than from ''Undun''. In the November 12, 2012 issue of ''The New Yorker'', Questlove revealed that the album is tentatively named ''& Then You Shoot Your Cousin''. In a June 2013 interview with Fuse TV, Questlove said he would prefer to release an album in the first quarter of the year, and that he also had oth ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Undun
''Undun'' is the tenth studio album by American hip hop band The Roots. It was released on December 6, 2011, by Def Jam Recordings. The album was recorded in sessions at several studios in Philadelphia and New York City. Production was handled primarily by Questlove, the band's record producer and drummer. They were joined by guest contributors, including vocalist Bilal and rappers Big K.R.I.T., Dice Raw, and Phonte. Musically, ''Undun'' incorporates influences from neo soul and indie music. Thematically, it is an existential concept album about the short, tragic life of fictional character Redford Stevens, set in urban poverty and told through a reverse-chronological narrative. The album performed modestly on music charts and sold 112,000 copies in the United States. It was a greater success with critics, being widely praised for its existential subject matter, production quality, and the band's musicianship. ''Undun'' was included on several critics' year-end lists of best a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
How I Got Over (album)
''How I Got Over'' is the ninth studio album by American hip hop band The Roots. It was released on June 22, 2010, by Def Jam Recordings. Produced primarily by band members Black Thought, Questlove, Dice Raw, and Rick Friedrich, ''How I Got Over'' features a subtle, somber sound and lyrics concerning themes of self-determination, existentialism, and African-American middle-class angst. Although primarily a hip hop album, its music also draws on indie rock, soul, funk,Vozick-Levinson, SimonReview: ''How I Got Over'' ''Entertainment Weekly''. Retrieved on June 19, 2010. gospel, and neo soul styles. The album debuted at number six on the US ''Billboard'' 200 chart, selling 51,000 copies in its first week. It was also met with widespread critical acclaim and named by several publications as one of the best albums from 2010. Music critic Robert Christgau later called ''How I Got Over'' the Roots' "most substantial" album and the best of the 2010s. Recording and production In 2008 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rising Down
''Rising Down'' is the eighth studio album by the American hip hop band The Roots, released on April 28, 2008, on Def Jam Recordings. The album's title is adapted from William T. Vollmann's book '' Rising Up and Rising Down: Some Thoughts on Violence, Freedom and Urgent Means'' (2004). Expanding on the dark, dense production and political tone of ''Game Theory'' (2006), ''Rising Down'' features lyrical themes concerning issues of contemporary society, including violence, poverty, social and environmental climate, drugs, police corruption and the music industry. The album debuted at number six on the US ''Billboard'' 200 chart, selling 54,000 copies in its first week. It charted modestly in other countries and achieved moderate sales success. On release, ''Rising Down'' received generally positive reviews from most music critics. The music critic Robert Christgau named it the ninth best album of 2008. The album has sold 171,000 copies in the United States. Music and lyrics Accor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Game Theory (album)
''Game Theory'' is the seventh studio album by American hip hop band The Roots, released August 29, 2006, on Def Jam Recordings. The group's first release for the label after leaving Geffen Records, the album was recorded by the Roots mostly using the Apple-developed software application GarageBand.Faraone, Chris.Roots Got 'Game': Hardworking ?uestlove Drums Up Support for Tour. ''Boston Herald'': August 5, 2006. Archived frothe originalon 2009-12-05. A darker, grittier album with minimal emphasis on hooks in comparison to their previous work,Johnson, BrettReview: ''Game Theory''. '' XXL''. Retrieved on 2009-10-05.Christgau, Robert.Consumer Guide: ''Game Theory''. MSN Music: December 2006. Archived frothe original on 2009-10-05. ''Game Theory'' features a stripped-down sound similar to the work of Public Enemy, with lyrics that concern sociological themes and the late hip hop producer J Dilla.BaronReview: ''Game Theory'' Tiny Mix Tapes. Retrieved on 2009-10-05. The album debuted a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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