Lazy Sunday ft. The Roots (Old School Remix Live from Jimmy Fallon) - Andy Samberg & Chris Parnell

The first viral video EVER?  I’d believe that.  I remember watching this jawn in IT class back in high school.  Almost half a decade ago!

You Got Me ft. Jill Scott & Erykah Badu [Live at Dave Chappelle’s Block Party] - The Roots

Easily the most powerful recording of this song, ever.  Probably the most powerful song ever recorded, for that matter.

I know it’s late but how the heck did I miss this??

I Wish It Was Christmas Today ft. Julian Casablancas and The Roots - Jimmy Fallon and Horatio Sanz

Pretty Girls ft. The Roots [LIVE ON JIMMY FALLON] - Wale

Black Thought is a PROBLEM on that verse.

I heard this was good but only just got to watching it.  Verdict: Jay-Z’s ego is bigger than Kanye’s.  I mean, it HAS to be.  Let’s examine the facts at work here:

Not only was The Blueprint 3 the laziest hip-hop album I’ve ever heard, but Jay-Z’s performances seem to be mirroring that.  The concept-orchestra?  When Kanye did it, it was groundbreaking and tasteful, yet, at the same time out there.  I look at Hova’s band and they’re wearing black hoodies and jeans.  They don’t even look graceful.  Like a hoodlum symphony.

And of his entire verse and a half, I’m sure Young Jeezy may have actually rapped about 4.3 words.  They pay him too much.  And I know Jay’s old now but what happened to the energy that emcees are supposed to bring to a live performance?  These two look like they’re pacing in their thoughts.  Veteran or not (which , you have an obligation to your crowd and, again, Kanye’s passion in EVERY performance shows.  His presence is electric.

BET, you still suck.  I’ll take the Mos Def x Black Thought x Eminem cypher and leave, thank you very much.

candiedjamz:

This cypher and Jay-Z/Young Jeezy performance were the ONLY reasons to watch the BET awards.

I don’t care what anyone says.  Mos Def is NOT a rapper.  He’s so much more than that.  He’s more like a poet.

Kid Rock x The Roots x DJ Jazzy Jeff x EPMD x Fabolous x Foxy Brown x Ghostface Killah x Chrisette Michele x Wale - Def Jam Medley

Need I say more?  Plus, Wale’s Kanye was IMPECCABLE!  I would kill for the chance to do a Hip Hop Honors tribute someday.  Thank you Russell Simmons and Rick Rubin for gracing us with Def Jam Records.

You Got Me ft. Jill Scott & Erykah Badu - The Roots Live @ Dave Chappelle’s Block Party

The Roots are the stuff legends are made of.  Plus, Jill Scott?  10 minute long remixes are so full of win.

thedailywhat:

Lonely Island Thing of the Day: Andy Samberg, Jorma Taccone, and Akiva Schaffer bring their hit single “I’m On A Boat” to Late Night with Jimmy Fallon for their first live performance ever.

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I’m On A Boat [LIVE] ft. The Roots - The Lonely Island

Black Thought + Auto Tune = Surprisingly FANTASTIC!  It’s uncanny how this song NEVER gets old!

Last of a Dying Breed/I do it for Hip-Hop ft. The Roots - Ludacris Live @ Late Night with Jimmy Fallon

Last of a Dying Breed is easily the best joint off the album (which I’ve recently been reminded of how much I love it) and it’s only made better by including The Roots!