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Roots Roots Roots!!!
I can't think of any other hip hop group or solo artists that grabs me like the roots. I was sold on the roots when I heard and saw the seed video. Went to the store and picked up things Fall Apart. After that I can barely listen to anything else besides my reggae.
The Roots (and guests) are the most under rated, intelligent, real, creative group out there. The issues they touch on are not dark to me as some people say. But in my opinion "REAL" issues that need attention. I can't see how anybody can hate on any of their joints.
The thing that took me awhile to realize is that the way they number all their tracks means something. They're moving forward not back. Which I interpret as nothing is going to sound the same. It's all original. Besides Rising Down and Game Theory nothing they drop sounds the same. (Not to say GT or RD lack originality but they did have the same tone.) Couple that with the issues they touch on and the way it's presented means it's just non stop heat coming from a group that will still be dropping blazin hot tracks for many years to come. Much love to The Roots from Seattle's biggest roots fan!!
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"Some good rappers ain't eatin'/They Olsen Twin-in'"
The Roots - Rising Down (Def Jam, 2008)
Let's face it. Unless something miraculous happens, the only successful Roots album will be 1999's Things Fall Apart. The Roots are an underground rap act and they always will be. And this time, if their record doesn't sell, they can't blame it on Jay-Z (because he's no longer president of Def Jam). It'll be because they are underground, which isn't a bad thing.
Rising Down is their latest effort and it continues in the same vein of 2006's Game Theory with its dark music (no ringtone-friendly tunes here). The interlude is from 1994 when ?uestlove and Black Thought were arguing with their former label, Geffen, which sets the tone for this album: things are pretty messed up with the world today. The title track finds Black Thought joining Mos Def and Styles P. trading rhymes about society's problems while "Criminal" has a hot verse from Saigon. In fact, there are a lot of guest stars on here but it doesn't deter from the album and Black Thought still holds his own.
The album does get more upbeat towards the end with "Rising Up", a go-go sounding romp featuring Wale and labelmate Chrisette Michele singing the chorus (it would be nice if Michele appeared on things other than fellow Def Jam artists' rap songs). And with only one bad egg in the bunch (the dull "I Will Not Apologize"), The Roots triumph again, rising to the occasion with Rising Down. -EJR
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i like it
i've always liked the roots and i feel they are definetely under-rated and don't get enough play. i really like this album. the lyrics are tight as usual and so are the beats.
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One Of The Best This Year!
THIS ALBUM IS SO GOOD! I own almost every Roots album and over the years I've found that the older it is, the more I like it, but RISING DOWN suprised me! It's probably one of my top 3 Roots albums ever. It has an intense purpose and message while still remaining entertaining. The beats are amazing, the lyrics are incredible, and it's one of those CDs that you can keep playing over and over and never get sick of it. Talented and reputable guest artists all over the album! Great driving music!
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Tight
The beats on this album are tight! Lots of great guest experiences help spice it up. The social commentaries woven into the lyrics are great. Awesome musicianship. This album is true hip hop and much more.
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