Tagged: Questlove
Nardwuar vs. Questlove
Here’s a free, Philly-centric and giggle-packed glimpse of what future Tonight Show bandleader Questlove’s NYU class must be like. Lots to learn from these top-notch nerds; the conversation runs more than 45 minutes.
Justin Timberlake Confirms 20/20 Experience Sequel
Justin Timberlake has planned a companion album for the just-released The 20/20 Experience, but won’t say yet when it will come out. Last night during an album release party in LA, Timberlake said the 20/20 … read more »
Watch D’Angelo and Questlove Play in Brooklyn
Last Friday, D’Angelo and Questlove announced a last-minute show, held last night at Brooklyn Bowl. With just drums and keys, the two played songs from D’Angelo’s long-awaited and “99% done” upcoming LP, tracks from 2000′s … read more »
Watch Questlove’s J Dilla-Inspired Boiler Room Set
Last month, Questlove, Flying Lotus and Joey Bada$$, among others, performed at a Red Bull Music Academy-hosted Boiler Room in NYC. As always, the entire thing was streamed live, but now Questo’s entire hour-long, J … read more »
Live: Roots Picnic 2012
As music festivals go, the Roots Picnic is very much its own beast. With none of the ditzy-hippie desert accessories—dream catchers, feathers, beaded headbands—of Coachella, the corporate-sponsored social media machine of SXSW, the daunting primal … read more »
Stream D’Angelo’s Entire Surprise Bonnaroo Set
On Saturday around midnight, Questlove brought out D’Angelo for a surprise “Superjam” at Tennessee’s Bonnaroo festival. It was D’angelo’s first US performance in over a decade. Stream the entire 90-minute session below, and watch D’angelo, … read more »
Stream: Tune-Yards, Angelique Kidjo, Questlove and Akua Naru, “Lady”
This remake of Fela Kuti’s “Lady” by Merrill Garbus bka Tune-Yards, Angelique Kidjo, The Roots’ Questlove and Germany-via-Connecticut MC Akua Naru is remarkable for a few reasons. The track was recorded live, all of the … read more »
Live: Questlove, The Walkmen at Captain Morgan’s Step Into the Black Party
Last night, as part of an events series that will be unfolding throughout spring, Captain Morgan celebrated the release of their new Black Spiced Rum with a fittingly pirate-themed affair. We were led down some … read more »
Download Questlove’s J Dilla Tribute Mix
Every Friday this February, Hot 97′s Mister Cee is handing over his “Throwback at Noon” hour to guest DJs celebrating Black History Month with “Black Fist Friday” mixes. Last week Cee talked with Pete Rock … read more »
The Roots Prank Michelle Bachmann
Last night, before Late Night with Jimmy Fallon aired, in-house band leader, Questlove announced that he and The Roots had achieved their highest accomplishment to date in Late Night walk-on song snark. The Roots are … read more »
