“Wake Up” is the brand new collaborative project between singer John Legend and Hip Hop group The Roots. Inspired by the US election in which Barack Obama won, the 12-track album cover some of the most revered artists of the 1960’s and 1970’s and fuse their sound and messages to reflect today’s world. Artists like Donny Hathaway, Nina Simone, Marvin Gaye, Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes, Erni Hines and Read More ...
John Legend and Questlove speak to Billboard about their upcoming project Wake Up”. They also talk about meeting Barack Obama. How did “Wake Up!” come to fruition? John Legend: I reached out to the Roots in 2008, when I was just finishing my album “Evolver.” I was in the middle of campaigning for Barack Obama and feeling inspired by the atmosphere in the country at the time, so I Read More ...
John Legend and Questlove (who will be performing in London this weekend) talk about the process in recording their new album “Wake Up”, which is released later this month,
Roots drummer and “Late Night With Jimmy Fallon” bandleader Questlove did a live Billboard.com video interview on May 6 from backstage at the “Fallon” studio. He took your questions via Twitter, and divulged what its like working at “Fallon,” Roots Picnic and album plans, thoughts on Erykah Badu naked, ‘fro-care tips and much more. Head over to Billboard to find out how you can win a signed drumhead by Questlove.
Last night, Toca Tuesdays had a special tribute show for the lives of J Dilla and Big Pun. Questlove Set – Hour 1 Busta Call/Black Thought and Q-Tip Freestyle – Hour 2 Big Pun Tribute w/ Just Blaze, Sean C and LV, Buckwild, Young Lord, Juju from The Beatnuts, DJ Soul, and DJ Green Lantern – Hour 3 Big Pun Tribute Just Blaze, Sean C and LV, Buckwild, Young Lord, Read More ...
Playing LL’s “Rock The Bells”. This is why Jeff is known as “The Magnificent One”.
