But then discrepant times has begun: on the one hand, several The Roots' members left, including long time member Malik B, and the band's new album, Phrenology, got low marks from the critics. The track You Got Me, a duet with R&B singer Erykah Badu and Eve, earned The Roots a Grammy award for Best Performance By A Duo Or Group. The next album, Things Fall Apart, turned out to a breakthrough for The Roots, becoming a gold record. It was also The Roots' first album to include prominent guests, such as Common, D'Angelo, Erykah Badu and Q-Tip. Attempting to appeal to a wider audience, the band began integrating programmed drums and samples into their sound. The 1996 release of Illadelph Halflife brought a universal popularity to The Roots, and songs What They Do (a parody of rap video cliches) and Clones became genuine hits.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |