"...had dreams like Akira Kurosawa, to realize my meteoric rise to power..." Unfortunately, rappers or rap groups don't do it like this no more; classic stuff!
My eyes welled up with tears at the end. The instruments: sitting there in solitude. I'm a long time Roots fan. Since the days when it was just one keyboardist, bass player, drummer, and two emcees. They've come a long way.
I've been watching this video for 4 years and every time it feels like it's my first time viewing it! Love it.
Yess
I remember when they dropped it and I listen to it multiple times a year just to get fired up. Black thought is my spirit guide hahahaha
This is Vintage The Roots
Can’t believe this was already 11 yrs ago. Still legend
"...had dreams like Akira Kurosawa, to realize my meteoric rise to power..."
Unfortunately, rappers or rap groups don't do it like this no more; classic stuff!
I never once regret being a fan of The Roots.
am i the only one that clapped towards the end when questlove and the bongo player was getting down. the roots are the best it's just a fact.
In the beginning was the beat. And the beat was good.
Killin' the fashion & the jam. I ALWAYS dig the Legendary Roots Crew.
Real instruments breathe life into music, including Hip-hop. I've always been a fan of The Roots Crew. I'm sure I always will be.
this went into my 'favorite raps' playlist instantly...
My eyes welled up with tears at the end. The instruments: sitting there in solitude. I'm a long time Roots fan. Since the days when it was just one keyboardist, bass player, drummer, and two emcees. They've come a long way.
Timelessness of unique talent turns fashion into classic.
The roots still being roots...'they are awesome
@koneye part of the footage was shot on a 16mm Bolex camera
I can't stop watching this. Questlove all day
Lovers of great audio art and apparel realize what they're lookin at right here... a crazy sick collab. Kudos gentlemen.
I love this!
The Legendary. Simply Iconic.
anyone else watched this like 100 times right after the first time watching it?
Just love the Roots
living in Rome :-)
in my mind i imagin the sound of trombone more high, so is a perfect exibition, i like it!!!
The Roots ... so good !!!
THE ROOTS!!! Love it
the best what i ever see
Incredible, remarkable, unquestionable genius! the type a shit you tell stories about to your grandsons.
Te legendary roots
This is so fresh!
Lyricism is out of this world. Everybody who came after loving dude; Shad, Homeboy Sandman and Busdriver. Blackthought delivering flavor everytime.
This is why the roots are hip hop. At least the hip hop I know and love
New York folks kill it all day! And that's fresh.🙏🏼
MORE LIKE PHILLY HOMEBOY
Their playing at Falls Festival, good new year for me!
the sound of the legendary...
In its purest form🔥🔥🔥
Pretty awesome
amazing!
Nice work, true professionals
Sick wit it!!!
excellent!
Awesome!!
that´s really great!
das beste das ich je gehört habe im bereich hip hop
The Roots - mistrz świata:)
+1 These guys are genius.
die besten für mich
nice video and it's taken in one take!
show ! curt muito isto cara ..
super hype
that was so damn cool
one love love and tha rest ....
Epic
thats real
music
sehr sehr geil
one love
This is soooo Boss
CLASS ACT...
the best
the last two drumers beats killed it
Fuck... They're so amazing.
Fire.
dope
staxx
solid
Please Roots, may I have more?
This is the ticket!
mis respetos ! a eso se le llama RAP !
where was captain kirk?!?! lol awesome video. #Roots
Smell me!?, 'we shall, proceed, and continue, to 'spot' the mic'. Wow!
@johnvarvatos SUCH a sexy piece of machinery.
Dayum...
nice
@jtaimemusic actually, they live in philly...
ahhhhhhh!!
Underated
Now I clearly know where Ryan Leslie got his inspiration from!
when will the roots stop amazing me
Ladies and gentlemen. The Roots.
o shit true thanks bruh
man questloves coat loooks bad ass in that wind
how'd you do the sound. is it all location audio? or I don't see too many close mics.
How they record the sound? I don't see any mics...nice!
the rootsteps
can i buy / download this song anywhere?
The Sousaphones bell seem to be faced the wrong way it's not being heard but it adds nice color to the band love roots !!!!!
WILD
#ROOTSforever #LRG
EINZIGARTIG
damn workin akira kurosawa into the flow!!!
03:41 VIDA LOKA
MY NECK HURTS!!
Also, I did now know roots had a percussionist.
is this live ?
Is that film ? Looks like film ?
what verse is this? Ive heard it somewhere
@Kidcouger2 I hear it at 14-34seconds ;)
he did it on Shade 45 radio. That video's on youtube so you probably heard it after searching "Black Thought Freestyle" haha
It's a sousaphone and it's not mic'd, so yeah, a bit hard to hear in the recording.
7:36 thats a real gangster walk
now that's a wrap
Tuba?
ΓΕΙΑ ΜΑΣ ΒΑΡΒΑΤΕ :))