the roots coming to URI

The infamous hip hop group and band out of Philadelphia, PA The Roots have been long friends of Producer Dilla Dog. AHMIR '?UESTLOVE' THOMPSON, PROOF, T3 and RJ RICE, members of The Roots all paid their respects to the fullest when we lost one of the world's greatest musical geniuses. Dilla produced numerous beats and compilations for The Roots along with all the compilations him and drummer Thompson created when a part of the group Slum Village. The Roots also put out an album long ago "Game Theory" in 2006, a tribute to Dilla after his passing. The most notable track on the album is "Cant Stop This", an 8 minute song with an intro that reminisces about how special JD was to the hip hop community and their group (the roots). here is how it begins:

"My man, JD, was a true hip hop artist
... I can't explain the influence that
his mind and ear have had on my band
myself and the careers of so many other
artists. The most humble, modest, worthy
and gifted beatmaker I've known. And
definitely the best producer on the mic.
Never without that signature smile and head
bouncin' to the beat. JD had a passion for
life and music, and will never be forgotten.
He's a brother that was loved by me, and I
love what he's done for us. And though I'm
happy he's no longer in the pain he'd been
recently feelin', I'm crushed by the pain of
his absence. Name's Dilla Dog and I can only
rep the real and raw. My man, Dilla, rest in
peace."


The best news I heard all year was that The Roots are now performing at University of Rhode Island, Sunday April 26th doors open at 7pm. I highly recommend buying tickets for the show on account that they are only $15 for students, $20 for general admission I believe. The Roots are an excellent live performance, I have seen them at the Rock the Bells Tour in MA and I loved every second of the show. Another reason to buy your tickets ASAP is accompanying The Roots is Slightly Stoopid. For those of you who are unfamiliar with Slightly, they are a reggae, acoustic, punk, hip hop group that can do it all and are talented instrumentalists. So get familiar with the sounds of the Roots and Slightly Stoopid, and buy your ticket today at the Ryan Center Box Office or online. This show will be one I know I will remember for life.