The Roots is an American hip hop band formed in 1987 by Tariq "Black Thought" Trotter and Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are famed for beginning with a jazzy, eclectic approach to hip hop which still includes live instrumentals. Malik B., Leonard "Hub" Hubbard, and Josh Abrams were added to the band, originally called The Square Roots.

Top Songs:
1	Don't Say Nuthin'
2	Sacrifice
3	Birthday Girl
4	You Got Me
5	Guns Are Drawn
6	100% Dundee
7	Break You Off
8	Here I Come
9	Rising Down
10	Criminal
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Amy Winehouse Forms New Band With The Roots

Amy Winehouse has formed a new band with The Roots drummer ?uestlove. The singer will front the as-yet-unnamed group, which also features producer Raphael Saadiq.  Read more 

Julian Casablancas And The Roots Team Up For Christmas Performance

Julian Casablancas teamed up with The Roots to perform his cover of 'I Wish It Was Christmas Today' on US TV last night. The Strokes star was also joined for the performance by Jimmy Fallon, the show's host, and comedian Horatio Sanz.  Read more 

The Roots Survive Horrendous Double Decker Bus Crash

The Roots escaped unhurt on Wednesday night (November 19th) after their double-decker bus flipped onto its side after colliding with a van. The crash occurred on the outskirts of Paris where the group were due to support Kanye West.  Read more 

Gym Class Heroes Announce Co-Headlining Tour With The Roots

Gym Class Heroes have announced a co-headlining tour with hip-hop superstars The Roots and support from R&B singer Estelle. The tour kicks off October 3 in Baltimore, Maryland and wraps up on November 1 in Albany, New York.  Read more 

The Roots Drop Fall Out Boy Song From New Album

The Roots have dropped the song ‘Birthday Girl’, which features Fall Out Boy’s Patrick Stump, from their new album ‘Rising Down’. Speaking to Billboard, drummer Ahmir Questlove said that the song was "sticking out like a sore thumb” on the album tracklisting.  Read more