Video: The Roots & Nas @ Rock The Bells D.C.
Posted by Shamz on Jul 13, 2009
Rock The Bells footage is definitely starting to role in. For those of you who have been too stubborn to buy tickets, let these vids from RTB Washington D.C. serve as motivation. Above, we get a clip of The Roots set. Anytime you get to witness Black Thought and Skillz go bar after bar with the rhymes, it's a treat. In this particular set they go back and forth performing classics from Run-DMC, Snoop Dogg, and NWA. After the jump watch Nas perform "New York State of Mind." Hit up RTB when it rolls through your town, you don't wanna be the kid in school on Monday hearing about the greatness you missed out on. Shout out to IllVibes.
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Luhdatmusic: ...
the roots literally inject awesomeness into your ears with their music, Live or recorded. ?uestlove for pres.
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July 25, 2009 - 03:02:13 AM
Raw B: ...
Black thought is the top of the crop man, and still adding to his resume. He is going to go down maybe as the greatest ever when its all said and done.
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July 15, 2009 - 03:45:15 PM
Mad they aren't comin to ATL: ...
ROCK the Bells disses ATL Hip Hop Heads this year!
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July 15, 2009 - 01:32:40 PM
JAHI: ...
The difference between Nas and Black Thought.. Black Thought is a beast when it comes to live shows. Nas has hits that people can easily sing along, but he's not the best live. In the studio, I think Nas has very intricate and deep introspective lines and stories. Black Thought is also very sharp in the studio, but I don't think what the Roots do live will ever transfer on record. Both emcees are on my top 10. It seems to me that Black Thought really works at what he does, and Nas just rocks. I do think Nas/Damian Marley on record is going to be one of the most important records to come out this year, and maybe being around The Marley's will help Nas when it come to rocking live. As far as Black Thought, he's unfuck-wit-able on record, live, in a cipher, covering hits, shit everything. People in other cities who say they don't get it have to just keep listening.
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July 14, 2009 - 07:08:25 PM
Pdidd: ...
how can you not consider Black Thought as one of the best all around MCs? Ever heard "live performance quality" as one of the criteria for best rapper? Nas is amazing, don't get me wrong, but he can't get you out your seat like Black Thought! plus great rhymes to boot
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July 14, 2009 - 05:18:36 PM
backpack music: ...
i was at chicago and hip hop STILL doesn't get the roots! they had a crazy jam and everyone was like "what is this jazz music these strange men with instruments are playing?"
this concert is proof that hip hop is the soundtrack to our culture/generation. every race, age, belief was there.
this concert is proof that hip hop is the soundtrack to our culture/generation. every race, age, belief was there.
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July 14, 2009 - 11:28:54 AM
hayzee: ...
yo, toronto didn't even get the Roots OR Common. two of the best live performers out there. and nas didn't even play NY State of Mind as it is. RZA held it down. Mos represented.
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July 14, 2009 - 09:52:44 AM
J-M: ...
Damn...hearing Nas just makes me appreciate Black Thought that much more...dude actually did NY State of Mind better than Nas did...why is money running out of breath after half of verse lol
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July 14, 2009 - 06:57:35 AM
KiN CAMELL: ...
PEACE,FROM THE BAY!
ROCK THE BELLS = #1
COME VIBE;
KiN CAMELL@IMEEM.COM
MYSPACE.COM/KINSNSPACE
TWITTER.COM/KINSTWITT
KiN CAMELL(GOOGLE THAT)
PEACE TO YOU & YOURS
ROCK THE BELLS = #1
COME VIBE;
KiN CAMELL@IMEEM.COM
MYSPACE.COM/KINSNSPACE
TWITTER.COM/KINSTWITT
KiN CAMELL(GOOGLE THAT)
PEACE TO YOU & YOURS
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July 14, 2009 - 02:19:29 AM
roots fan?: ...
they didnt even play half a set at rock the bells chicago. im beyond pissed.
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July 14, 2009 - 12:28:56 AM
dBiscuits: ...
lol what's the guy from ben harper and the innocent criminals doing with nas?? ha play those thangs.
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July 13, 2009 - 10:57:32 PM
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