Tag: soul

50 and Fresh: The Best Moments from ‘A Grammy Salute to 50 Years of Hip-Hop’

Advertisement DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince took us back to 1988, opening their medley of hits with “Brand New Funk.” We also got “Gettin’ Jiggy Wit It,” “Miami,” a crowd sing-a-long of “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” theme and the ultimate summer jam, “Summertime.” Will needs to start his comeback by returning to […]

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Jon Batiste’s Root 100 Speech Was One Of The Most Memorable Moments Of The Night

Photo: Bennett Raglin (Getty Images) Last night, Jon Batiste became The Root 100’s first recipient of the “Vision and Voice” award. The prolific Grammy-winning artist was grateful for the honor and wanted to share his journey with attendees. Jon Batiste Talks World Music Radio, Stephen Colbert, RHOP, & What Black America Needs Off English In […]

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Music, Culture and History Blessed The Apollo Theater for The Root 100

Fani T. Willis brought her girlfriends with her to The Apollo Theater in Harlem Tuesday evening to see her accept her award at The Root 100. Jon Batiste Talks World Music Radio, Stephen Colbert, RHOP, & What Black America Needs Off English When Willis’ name was called, they cheered so loudly that the spirits of […]

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Music, Culture and History Reigned in The Apollo Theater And The Root 100

Fani T. Willis brought her girlfriends with her to The Apollo Theater in Harlem Tuesday evening to see her accept her award at The Root 100. Jon Batiste Talks World Music Radio, Stephen Colbert, RHOP, & What Black America Needs Off English When Willis’ name was called, they cheered so loudly that the spirits of […]

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All the Stars You’ll See at the Root 100

Photo: Johnny Nunez (Getty Images) Doug E. Fresh is a hip hop legend who helped the world celebrate 50 years of hip-hop. The renowned performer led the summer celebration tour “Masters of the Mic: Hip Hop 50 Tour” alongside Big Daddy Kane, EPMD, KRS One, Rakim, and Slick Rick. At The Root 100, Doug E. […]

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Here Are All the Stars You’ll See at the Root 100

Photo: Johnny Nunez (Getty Images) Doug E. Fresh is a hip hop legend who helped the world celebrate 50 years of hip-hop. The renowned performer led the summer celebration tour “Masters of the Mic: Hip Hop 50 Tour” alongside Big Daddy Kane, EPMD, KRS One, Rakim, and Slick Rick. At The Root 100, Doug E. […]

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Here Are Some of the Stars You’ll See at the Root 100

Photo: Johnny Nunez (Getty Images) Doug E. Fresh is a hip hop legend who helped the world celebrate 50 years of hip-hop. The renowned performer led the summer celebration tour “Masters of the Mic: Hip Hop 50 Tour” alongside Big Daddy Kane, EPMD, KRS One, Rakim, and Slick Rick. At The Root 100, Doug E. […]

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Rapsody Is a Hip-Hop Pioneer. The Rest of the World Just Doesn’t Know It Yet

The “women rap about one thing” narrative is getting old. You’ll hear it from an idiot on social media or even a veteran New York MC every once in a blue moon. Either way, it’s a lazy take that’s born out of ignorance. My Hip-Hop Story: Sway Calloway Felt Like a Superhero Living Through The […]

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5 Reasons Jon Batiste is The Root 100’s First-Ever “Voice and Vision” Honoree

Grammy- and Oscar-winning singer, songwriter and composer Jon Batiste is on the ride of his life. The New Orleans native is the first honoree announced from this year’s Root 100 list and will be a special guest at our live event on December 5 at the Apollo Theater. Batiste has not slowed down since leaving […]

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5 Reasons Jon Batiste is One of Our Root 100 Honorees

Grammy- and Oscar-winning singer, songwriter and composer Jon Batiste is on the ride of his life. Jon Batiste Talks World Music Radio, Stephen Colbert, RHOP, & What Black America Needs Off English The New Orleans native has not slowed down since leaving his post as bandleader for “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert.” His latest […]

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