John Legend & The Roots’ ‘Hard Times’
The following video does not require much explanation. The Roots — one of the last hip-hop conglomerates with a hand close to Native Tongue, soul and funk pulses. John Legend — one of the most charismatic male vocalists of the 21st century. With every preview offered, the September 21st release date of their collaborative outing, … Read more
Oodles of Os: De La Soul at the Halifax Jazz Festival
On July 9, De La Soul tore up the Halifax Jazz Festival stage (following one of the best DJ sets I’ve ever witnessed, courtesy of Ali Shaheed Muhammed of A Tribe Called Quest fame). Due to a leg injury, Plug 2 was not on hand to help open the annual festivities. However, Plug 1 and Plug … Read more
The Roots + John Legend = Soul Power
Let me start by saying that there are three things that I hold absolutely sacred in this world: the masters of 70s soul music, ?uestlove’s arranging abilities (and by association, the Roots) and dope album artwork. I’ve been rambling about a rumored record of reinterpreted classic soul from John Legend and the Roots for awhile now. Imagine … Read more
