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John Legend x The Roots “I Can’t Write Left Handed”

John Legend x The Roots “I Can’t Write Left Handed”

Thursday September 2, 2010 by: Brian

Mr. Legend and the Legendary Roots Crew, cover a Bill Withers classic. This collaboration album hits stores September 21st. Check out the video after the jump.

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John Legend & The Roots “Wake Up Everybody” ft Common & Melanie Fiona

John Legend & The Roots “Wake Up Everybody” ft Common & Melanie Fiona

Thursday August 19, 2010 by: Brian

We posted the mp3 to this before, now here is the first visual from the John Legend and The Roots collaboration album. I like how they included the 70s flashback effect and I'm glad they put a face to Melanie Fiona's name. She's a pretty one for sure. Enjoy.

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The Roots “The Fire”

The Roots “The Fire”

Monday July 26, 2010 by: Brian

"The Fire" is the latest video from The Roots recent release, How I Got Over. Directed by Rik Cardero, "The Fire" video does not feature any of The Roots crew or John Legend, but a cast of actors set in Europe right after WWII. 

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John Legend & The Roots ft Common & Melanie Fiona “Wake Up Everybody”

John Legend & The Roots ft Common & Melanie Fiona “Wake Up Everybody”

Monday July 19, 2010 by: Brian

Three of my favorite artists/groups and one artist I've never heard of (Melanie), got together to put a 2010 spin on Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes classic, "Wake Up Everybody."  Its not easy recreating a classic, but if there was anyone I would want to take a crack at, it would be these guys. Check out "Wake Up Everybody" here.

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The Roots “Fire” Remix ft B.o.B and John Legend

The Roots “Fire” Remix ft B.o.B and John Legend

Wednesday June 23, 2010 by: Brian

Bobby Ray hops on "Fire," the latest single from The Roots ft John Legend. The Roots latest album How I Got Over, hit stores today. Go support good music. Also, after the jump check out The Roots featured in the Wall Street Journal.

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The Roots – “Dear God 2.0″ Video

The Roots – “Dear God 2.0″ Video

Monday June 21, 2010 by: Sean

The Roots present us with the visuals to accompany their latest single "Dear God 2.0." The heavy-themed song, which features Jim James and a sample from Monsters of Folk's "Dear God," is featured on the groups 9th LP which is available on iTunes as we speak and in stores tomorrow.

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Preview The Roots “How I Got Over”

Preview The Roots “How I Got Over”

Monday June 21, 2010 by: Sean

With the album not officially releasing until tomorrow, June 22nd, The Roots are giving their fans an early treat by allowing them to preview the full album a few days early. All you have to do is visit the bands MySpace page where you'll be able stream the entirety of How I Got Over. After that, hit up your local record store tomorrow and show some love for one of the illest bands doin it.

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The Roots “Do It Again”

The Roots “Do It Again”

Wednesday June 2, 2010 by: Brian

By the time you get this, its going to be the second day of a four day week. I know you're still itching for the weekend, hopefully "Do It Again," the latest leak from the The Roots next release, How I Got Over, will help get you through.  On this track, The Roots sample the soulful John Legend for the beat as Black Thought confesses and demonstrates his ability massacre any beat in his path. ...

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