onversation about The Roots legacy, their role on The Tonight Show, and more.
Based on their new show 'Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America', we had a conversation on the rise of religious rap including the impact of Kanye West's single "Jesus Walks," hip hop's flow into the mainstream with Run DMC's collaboration with Aerosmith, and their single "Rock Box," Jay-Z's legacy, including a debate on what his biggest single today is, and more.
Questlove also shares a rare story about a jam session with Prince.
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Best guide to hip hop, soul, reggae concerts & events in San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles & New York City + music, videos, radio and more
Shabazz Palaces
Friday, May 1 @ The Chapel, SF
Juvenile
Friday, June 5 @ Fox Theater, Oakland
Khalid
Friday, June 26 @ Greek Theatre, Berkeley
Thee Sacred Souls
Saturday, Aug 15 @ Greek Theatre, Berkeley
Jungle
Wednesday, Oct 7 @ Greek Theatre, Berkeley
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