A few days ago, when my phone rang at some late-late hour of the night with an unidentified number, I almost didn't pick up. I was all "who the eff is this??" When I answered a strangely familiar voice said "What's up Ginny, this is Bun B." Good thing I picked up. Turns out Bun B was in need of Roots crew contact info as he was fixing to come through to their performance in Houston. Looks like he not only made an appearance, but hopped on stage for a live rendition of "International Players Anthem." Of course we've got to say RIP to Pimp C who we all wish could've been right there with them.
*Editor's note: I'm not a name-dropper, I swear! Really, I'm not. Did I mention my total new BFF is Estelle? Well, we did talk one time. Wait- Erykah Badu and I email each other! Okay, it was only once, and it was a press release from her label- but the email address SAID "Erykah Badu." I saved it. One day I'll show you.
Bonus: INSANE ?uestlove drum solo from the same show after the jump:
oh ginny…such humor. NOLA is hyped for the show tonight. and several of us okayplayers have decided that you are now an official 504 girl. just so you know
dang…shame noone caught my drum solo with chris “daddy” dave. shit was type lethal.
thanks for using my vid…
oh and I did catch that solo Quest!! Too bad I didnt get any drumsticks though
http://youtube.com/watch?v=UJBTm05Sp8Q
Man this just shows how versatile the Roots crew is. They give the dopest show hands down. Saw them in Alabama last Friday and they did some ole Lynard Skynard bit. CRAZY
haha, shoot, I’m tryna make that connect. So umm,Ginny wzup with that contact info?
http://www.myspace.com/illogicallyprophetic
That was a crazy klassick perofromance a true blessing to have the south represented like that in roots style. Reminds me of Jay-Z when he rocked unplugged!!!!!!
holy shit i wish i could have been at this. this is such a good collaboration.
The “Almighty Legendary” Roots Crew is my all time favorite. The play Dallas every June or so and I go see them. Caught them in Denver on time a few years back and it was bananas!
I was there… Front Row! Best show I ever been too. Big props Roots and UGK rest in peace PIMP C. PA/HTOWN for life!
I love these cats but it must be said… Quest has played this same solo the last two times I’ve seen ‘em. It’s a copy of the the FAMOUS Max Roach solo, “The Drum Also Speaks”. Cool concept but ? should really give propers when he performs this as his own.
Manyun… that right there placed a real good feel good feeling over me…
i got the numb face on this one
@ benzo: do you really think ?uesto is pirating this solo?? puh -lease, the man is clearly paying tribute to a source of inspiration.
I’m not a name-dropper, I swear!
That was a crazy klassick perofromance a true blessing to have the south represented like that in roots style