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Modern hip-hop and R&B music can both arguably be divided into pre- and post-A Tribe Called Quest, and the musical efforts of its lead MC and producer Kamaal Ibn John Fareed-better known to the world as Q-Tip. Consider the jazzy sampling, laid-back tempos and boho-chic vibe he introduced, then mull over the bohemian posturing and sounds of the neo-soul movement, plus any rap music that shies away from hardcore posturing. All roads lead back to ATCQ and the beats, rhymes and life of one man: Q-Tip. And now the time is ripe for The Renaissance, the Abstract MC's first solo album in nine years. Read more...


All Webisodes from The Roots Picnic on okayplayerTV

Posted on 07/27/2008
Ok, so we've been stretching out our follow up to The Roots Picnic a little while now but we swear this is the last of it.  Here are all the Webisodes of okayplayerTV in one place for your viewing pleasure. Webisodes feature: The Roots, The Cool Kids, Esperanza Spalding, J*DaVey, and plenty of shots of the crowd.  Don't hate on our mic flag!  A very special thanks to ProCreate Pics, Amanda Diva, LiveNation, and of course to everyone who braved the heat to come out and get down.  See you next year!
The Roots Picnic Webisodes Trailer

The Roots Picnic Webisode 1 ft. Black Thought and Interviews by Amanda Diva

The Roots Picnic Webisode 2 featuring The Cool Kids

The Roots Picnic Webisode 3 featuring Esperanza Spalding

The Roots Picnic Webisode 4 featuring J*DaVey

Photos:
Picnic Portaits by Trevor Paulhus | Set 1 from Mel D. Cole | Sets 2 and 3 from Mel D. Cole

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Rif Raf: ...
We came up for the weekend from Atlanta - LOVED this festival. Definitely can't wait til next year...
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September 24, 2008 - 09:14:37 AM
steamboat: ...
This concert, was so incredible. We drove from Long Island, and we'll do it every year to support our favorite groups. Thank you
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August 14, 2008 - 04:13:06 PM

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