The Roots
Roots is an American musical group formed in 1987 that blends rock, rap, jazz, and soul into a distinctive sound. Rooted in East Coast hip-hop traditions, the ensemble draws from conscious rap and progressive soul, crafting intellectually engaged music that transcends genre boundaries. Their work encompasses elements of alternative hip-hop, jazz rap, and live performance aesthetics. The group's versatile approach integrates influences ranging from R&B to dance hall, establishing them as innovators within hip-hop and alternative music. Roots experienced significant losses in the 2008 Universal fire, an incident that affected their recorded catalog and archives.
