Video není dostupné.
Omlouváme se.

The Roots Reflect & Go In Depth About Their Career & Journey + Improv Performances | Sway's Universe

Sdílet
Vložit
  • čas přidán 18. 05. 2014
  • Black Thought and Quest Love of The Roots made their way to Shade 45 for a special Town Hall Discussion with Sway and Hip Hop Nation. In this special sit-down, both Philly natives opened up about their careers and go in-depth about their journey.
    With Quest behind the turn-tables, they burst into improv performances and Thought even kicked a freestyle.
    Watch above for the full interview.
    Subscribe Here! bit.ly/SubscribeSU
    Watch the Best of Sway In The Morning! bit.ly/BestOfSITM
    Check out More From Sway’s Universe
    swaysuniverse.com
    / swaysuniverse
    / swaysuniverse
    / swaysuniverse
    #SwaysUniverse
    About SWAY’s UNIVERSE
    Exclusive interviews from Sway Calloway and the Sway In The Morning/ SwaysUniverse.com team with some of today's biggest celebrities, like Kevin Hart, Kanye West, Eminem, Usher, Jessica Alba, Steve Aoki, Torey Lanez, Julia Stiles and so much more.
    The Roots Reflect & Go In Depth About Their Career & Journey + Improv Performances | Sway's Universe
    • The Roots Reflect & Go...
    Sway’s Universe
    / ucus96jklkptagb_ownwzv_a

Komentáře • 89

  • @MrFlorisss95
    @MrFlorisss95 Před 10 lety +81

    Gotta respect Black Thought for changing his lyrics because there was a little boy in the room.

  • @Tadamviech
    @Tadamviech Před 10 lety +63

    One of the greatest bands ever with Black Thought as one of the most lyrical MCs to ever touch a mic.

    • @ardie24
      @ardie24 Před 10 lety +4

      Couldn't have said it better. Love them!!!

    • @Parasuniversal
      @Parasuniversal Před 7 lety +1

      I came here because I was watching another video dedicated to Black Thought's skills as the greatest rapper and the guy outlines a lot of reasons why. Wish I had the link for you man. Just search Black Though Greatest Rapper

    • @mrmanuva3793
      @mrmanuva3793 Před 6 lety +1

      What u said

  • @marquisbays1748
    @marquisbays1748 Před 10 lety +18

    Black Thought greatest of all time..

  • @dapluva1
    @dapluva1 Před 10 lety +36

    black thought is a super saiyan not too many can fuck with him lyrically period.

  • @Clacci38
    @Clacci38 Před 10 lety +13

    Philly's 4th of July celebration is the best in the country because of the Roots Crew. Then there is the Roots Picnic...love my city.

  • @gms9073
    @gms9073 Před 7 lety +7

    This is the definition of Hip Hop.

  • @tomflorea9363
    @tomflorea9363 Před 7 lety +10

    Only rapper that can circular breathe while rappin. All hail Black Thought!

  • @kinghakeemhase305
    @kinghakeemhase305 Před 10 lety +21

    This is so raw, I love this video.
    The Roots forever man.

  • @DKushnamurti
    @DKushnamurti Před 10 lety +9

    Black Thought one of the nicest to ever do it

  • @scotthires3426
    @scotthires3426 Před 10 lety +16

    Black Thought is one of the best mceez ever...

  • @cherylketter5314
    @cherylketter5314 Před 10 lety +8

    They are Philly at its best love them see y'all at the picnic !!!

  • @shontelllacour138
    @shontelllacour138 Před 9 lety +20

    I love The Roots Crew! And hell yea it's a damn shame they ain't recognized as the actual Greatest of them ALL! Real talk! :) but that's the industry;)

  • @Ironman79
    @Ironman79 Před 10 lety +5

    Never would I step on the mic after Thought. Straight embarrass niccas! This dude is NASTY!!!

  • @treyparker3775
    @treyparker3775 Před 7 lety +16

    This is real hip hop at its purest. Tariq is the best ever.

  • @InfoOnly2U
    @InfoOnly2U Před 10 lety +10

    Man Real Music..

  • @tonydearjr3979
    @tonydearjr3979 Před 8 lety +5

    Questlove: Get the clean version!
    That's a business savvy brother. lol

  • @massvfunk
    @massvfunk Před 6 lety +1

    Big love to the roots crew for holding on to their beliefs and for making sure every fan of hip hop has a go-to guide on how to make good music, real music........ respect!

  • @williamwalsh1533
    @williamwalsh1533 Před 10 lety +7

    Black Thought is an excellent impressionist.

  • @RonniedonnieBrown
    @RonniedonnieBrown Před 10 lety +5

    A hour well spent. Thank you

  • @toddmaek5436
    @toddmaek5436 Před 7 lety +7

    Can I PLEASE GET A BLACK THOUGHT AND ANDRE 3000 COLLAB record???????

  • @Clacci38
    @Clacci38 Před 10 lety +3

    I must add it was a GREAT in Philly with all the acts discussed starting at 7:34. Everytime you saw a performance from anyone of those acts it was free styled..CRAZY. We didn't know Jill could sing.lol The songtress was Jaguar Wright or Carol Riddick. Want to see Jaguar at her best watch Jay Z MTV Unplugged...she killt it!

  • @shaolintze2540
    @shaolintze2540 Před 6 lety +1

    one of my top five mc's

  • @stiLLa2000
    @stiLLa2000 Před 3 lety

    I love the roots.
    R.I.P. Malik B.

  • @SS-sw8de
    @SS-sw8de Před 6 lety +1

    Salute!! Only group ive ever bought album after album . thank you

  • @HeaddressScreen
    @HeaddressScreen Před 10 lety +1

    "thanks for having us, beloved." -black thought

  • @tehMilkboy
    @tehMilkboy Před 10 lety +2

    I wish we had that kind of hip hop talks in cheese stinking France, although I'm happy that hh combined with the internet knows no border. I'm a things fall apart kid, but I learnt so much through the Roots career and productions, many thanks and much love to you.

    • @morrisal
      @morrisal Před 6 lety

      France used to have great hip hop/rnb stuff in the early 2000's... Saian Supa Crew, Matt Houston... Whats wiith them?

  • @JessieKhoo
    @JessieKhoo Před 10 lety +1

    what a top bloke

  • @rufusdanieliii9926
    @rufusdanieliii9926 Před 7 lety

    They are very sharp as individuals, and also tremendous as a group...in total they are unbelievable, and the "kicker" is they are Hip-Hop.

  • @2lemonades
    @2lemonades Před 10 lety +1

    Yes Gamble and Huff, "Love Is the Message". One of the flyest songs you can Step to, Hustle to, Bus Stop to, whatever. Philly had a strong sound years ago. The history is as strong as Detroits, but...Detroit is more historic, More ground breaking especially in a time of so much struggle in Detroit. Ground breaking.

  • @TAMortensen
    @TAMortensen Před 10 lety

    This is a great interview with some amazing freestyle from Black Thought. I also loved hearing him break down some of the meanings in ATYSYC.

  • @johnq.8167
    @johnq.8167 Před 7 lety +6

    @ 3:35 - "To come out and present ourselves as hip hop historians / was a way for us to kinda educate the audience" - Sway didn't peep! Black Thought got bars when he's just talkin regular #TopTenG.O.A.T.

  • @DC73092
    @DC73092 Před 6 lety

    Thought is so good that you just don't care to hear anyone else on the track wit him. It's like having your favorite food....you like other stuff and wouldn't mind but you NEED more of your favorite regardless.

  • @KingDavid314
    @KingDavid314 Před 10 lety +10

    The Roots! That's that real Hip-hop of the United States of America! Lol #PrezziObama

    • @luisaguilar7997
      @luisaguilar7997 Před 7 lety

      lmao let me guess, oldhead sleeping on new goats?
      but yes Black Thought is as good as it gets

  • @bl7man1
    @bl7man1 Před 10 lety

    Neva met the Roots but definitely felt their energy while living in their city once upon a time. Love these Brothas and thanhk my mans Jamil Akeem infinitely for putting me up on them. Classic group that is the epitome of Hip Hop!

  • @yasuh4550
    @yasuh4550 Před 4 lety

    Quest nice on the turntables too damn

  • @James-yh5pz
    @James-yh5pz Před 10 lety +3

    bars/verses @ 19:10, 1:00:52. Watch the entire segment tho

  • @CME1124
    @CME1124 Před 10 lety +16

    Imagine Jay Electronica and Black Thought on the same track

    • @vernellthomas6644
      @vernellthomas6644 Před 7 lety +2

      CME1124 Shyt would blow up in your hand

    • @BB-yg4fp
      @BB-yg4fp Před 7 lety +3

      It happened but it never got released. I think it was for the How I Got Over project

    • @kingraj333
      @kingraj333 Před 6 lety

      Jay Elect, Big KRIT and Black Thought

  • @classicvllydope
    @classicvllydope Před 10 lety +1

    This realllll

  • @tonysmith5878
    @tonysmith5878 Před rokem

    QUEST, I'VE GOT UR HARDCOVER "CREATIVITY" BOOK SINCE IT DROPPED. I'VE NOT REALLY READ IT YET...KINDA WORKING ON MY OWN THING FIRST, AND THEN GET MORE INTO THE BOOK.

  • @righteousone3987
    @righteousone3987 Před 6 lety

    I would love to see the roots in concerts

  • @TRUEFUNKSOULDIER
    @TRUEFUNKSOULDIER Před 7 lety +1

    THOUGHT IS THE BADDEST CAT THAT EVER TOUCHED A MIC!.NO ONE FUCKS WITH HIM ..PERIOD!!

  • @martinijazz9
    @martinijazz9 Před 10 lety +1

    28:50. Some dope singing.

  • @tonysmith5878
    @tonysmith5878 Před rokem

    LOTTA GREAT ARTISTS ARE COMING FROM THE ILLADELPH.

  • @tonysmith5878
    @tonysmith5878 Před rokem

    IMPROV... ANOTHER GREAT WAY TO SAY CREATIVITY. I'M GOING TO DO THIS AS WELL, WITH OUTDATED EQUIPMENT AND LOTS OF NEXT TO NOTHING....YA DIG?!!!!

  • @KoolGNasBlackThought
    @KoolGNasBlackThought Před 10 lety +9

    lmfao BT too nice.. As an MC and a person. Dude didn't spit with curses cuz of the kid lol

  • @tonysmith5878
    @tonysmith5878 Před rokem

    YOU'LL NEVER SEE MY SET WITH A LAPTOP UP NEXT TO ANY EQUIPMENT.

  • @utopia4387
    @utopia4387 Před 10 lety

    The Roooottttssss 3

  • @muggledon1
    @muggledon1 Před 7 lety +1

    black thought w/ the Tretorns

  • @KJVDaniel1.17
    @KJVDaniel1.17 Před 4 lety +1

    Please does anyone know the name of the beat playing @ 12:27 ????

  • @amexemoor443
    @amexemoor443 Před 10 lety +1

    Cool

  • @bukwheeet
    @bukwheeet Před 6 lety +1

    What track was Quest playing at 12:30?

  • @RonniedonnieBrown
    @RonniedonnieBrown Před 10 lety +1

    "Amir practicing fool"!

  • @sergeypikalov
    @sergeypikalov Před 6 lety +1

    50:01 hahahah funny shit eh?

  • @ONSOMETRUESHIT78
    @ONSOMETRUESHIT78 Před 10 lety +3

    I LOVE THE ROOTS .....but where are Dice Raw & Malik B...they never got the love they deserved even though Malik had his battles with herion he still is the stone that the builder refused. OAN All-time fav Roots song is ADRENALINE

    • @MetalFacedGamer
      @MetalFacedGamer Před 7 lety +1

      ONSOMETRUESHIT78 Malik B was rumored to never wanted to tour. with them being a touring group that obviously would be a conflicting issue. Dice I'm not sure, he has a few albums out . ✌️

    • @lefteyessoulmateest.9165
      @lefteyessoulmateest.9165 Před 6 lety

      "Clones" or "Nothing New"

  • @martinijazz9
    @martinijazz9 Před 10 lety +1

    43:20 Dat Trinity tho.

  • @shawnbeck1860
    @shawnbeck1860 Před 6 lety

    🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐

  • @dabears4everha
    @dabears4everha Před 10 lety +1

    What shoes is black thought wearing???

    • @mmixon
      @mmixon Před 9 lety +2

      jterp21 tre torns ... old school joints. I rocked those in the 2nd grade .. back in 85

  • @icoleman007
    @icoleman007 Před 10 lety +1

    That's trill.

  • @DizzyDank314
    @DizzyDank314 Před 10 lety

    How old is sway...

  • @sprimusp1
    @sprimusp1 Před 10 lety +1

    Ok, this is the good stuff not the other garbage.

  • @CEELOW3000
    @CEELOW3000 Před 9 lety

    Spot on Obama impersonation - LOL

  • @NorthStarGeneral
    @NorthStarGeneral Před 7 lety

    I wonder what happened w Malik b?

  • @2lemonades
    @2lemonades Před 10 lety

    Mhmm, Talk about it Thought. And its not about being atheist, its about whats going on in ones life and wondering who, what, when and how this is going down. I believe GOD, but what he said, shit he could of heard that from me.

  • @KoolGNasBlackThought
    @KoolGNasBlackThought Před 10 lety +2

    noo his fro

  • @RonniedonnieBrown
    @RonniedonnieBrown Před 10 lety +1

    Fold rappers til the oragomi es

  • @lifestraight
    @lifestraight Před 6 lety

    41:06
    "I don't think there's ANY rapper out that's more street than me. I'm street street. Ya know'm sayin'? Both my parents murder victims...like...I lived it". Although I don't know any of these rappers lives, on the surface it would appear Wu-Tang, DMX, 50 Cent, and Gucci Mane to name a few, are more street/hood.

    • @iveywebb
      @iveywebb Před 6 lety

      "on the surface" are the operative words

    • @lifestraight
      @lifestraight Před 6 lety

      iveywebb True, that's why I chose them. But as traumatic and tragic as being the child of slain parents (R.I.P. To both of course) is that doesn't make you street.

    • @clickinitiate1918
      @clickinitiate1918 Před 5 lety

      You can't st and around rhyming on corners in Phillys hoods if you ain't street to a degree. Even the old ladies going to church are brazy as fuck.

  • @jackepner9984
    @jackepner9984 Před 6 lety

    Absolutely love The Roots, and so much respect for their talent, but c'mon, Amir. (10:15) "No precedence?" Rolling Stones playing for FIVE DECADES and 25 studio albums! C'mon, man. Bowie? Zeppelin? There are absolutely musical artists who have lasted and continued to perform. Even the "formerly indie" Portugal. The Man. And if you want to get into hip hop, there are artists that have been going as long, look at Common. Sorry, you guys are great, but let's not disrespect other greats.

  • @RonniedonnieBrown
    @RonniedonnieBrown Před 10 lety +1

    ?uest mouth hurting from a tooth removal talk about ROOTS @ it's finest.

  • @GTacticalJody
    @GTacticalJody Před 4 lety

    Black thought is a brilliant MC. Not hood at all tho.. #Jaguar #Jaguar the truth will take its tole in due time‼️