It's been a while, but finally I have something I can look forward to as far as music goes. While they were busy being the best damn band on television, The Roots found time to record, what sounds like so far, another classic album titled And Then You Shoot Your Cousin.
Set for release on May 13th, this will be their 11th studio album. They have blessed the world with 2 songs that can only be described as, at the risk of sounding corny as hell, MAJESTIC!
When The People Cheer is The Roots sticking to their bread and butter, Black Thought delivering thoughtful yet lethal bars on a smooth ?uestlove directed orchestration. If it ain't broke, don't fix it.
Tomorrow features almost the same formula, subtract Black Thought's lyrics and add in Raheem DeVaughn's vocals. The result is just as effective and beautiful. Since I'm not cool enough (yet) for The Roots and Def Jam to personally send me a CDQ file to post, here's a link to hear it in all its glory, courtesy of Rap Radar.
The Roots - Tomorrow (ft. Raheem DeVaughn)
...and just throw a little more of The Roots' dopeness, here's John Legend joining them for a cover of the Bruce Springsteen's classic Dancing in the Dark. May 20th can't come soon enough. You're welcome.
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