Biography
The Roots are an influential
Philadelphia-based
hip hop group, known for innovative
lyrics and live instrumentation. Inspired by the "hip-hop band" concept pioneered by
Stetsasonic, the Roots themselves have garnered critical acclaim and influenced later hip-hop and R&B acts. The Roots' original lineup included
Black Thought (
MC vocals) and Ahmir "
?uestlove" Thompson...
