D’Angelo x Questlove - Bonnaroo Performance

Bonnaroo on Saturday night saw soul legend D'Angelo take to the stage alongside The Roots frontman Questlove (or ?uestlove if you insist on impossible pronounciations) for the former's first gig in the US for over a decade - but after a string of gigs over here in Europe, he seems as sharp as ever. If you didn't have the luck to be in attendance at the gig, the lovely folks over at Hypetrak have the entire 90 minute set streaming, including a rather wonderful cover of The Beatles' "She Came In Through The Bathroom Window". Just yes.

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?uestlove - J Dilla Tribute Mix

Yesterday marked the 6th anniversary of the passing of the late James Yancey, better known to most as J Dilla or Jay Dee. To pay tribute ?uestlove, one of Dilla's close friends and long-term collaborators, has put together this stunning hour long mix, which was premiered on Hot 97.

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Betty Wright & The Roots - Real Woman (Feat. Snoop Dogg)

Betty Wright joins forces with The Roots for her first album in 10 years, Betty Wright: The Movie. The album serves up 14 earth, funk-drenched soul anthems, all of which were co-written by Wright and co-produced by Wright, Ahimir "?uestloves" Thompson of The Roots and Angelo Morris. The album features guest performances by Lil Wayne, Joss Stone and Lenny Williams, but it's this Snopp Dogg featuring jam that stands out for me. A big release, which will be available on November 15th.

?uestlove - Westwood Interview

Westwood catches up with the greatest drummer of all-time for a very insightful interview, which touches on Jimmy Fallon, KanYe West, the late J Dilla and many other interesting topics. Such an inspirational man.

DJ Jazzy Jeff & ?uestlove (Live @ The Roots Picnic)

First time they’ve ever played together.

Too good.

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