The Roots Present: A Night Of Symphonic Hip Hop

[@rubinrosenblith6998]

00:00 Intro 02:39 Web 06:08 Game Theory 11:41 Concerto of The Desperado 15:17 Long Time 20:32 Panic!!!!! 23:33 Star/Pointro 30:05 20 Feet Tall with Erykah Badu and Robert Glasper 34:53 Afro Blue/Cojiba mash-up with Erykah Badu and Robert Glasper 43:16 You Got Me with Erykah Badu (50:14-57:46 Captain Kirk Douglas solo) 57:46 Break You Off 1:06:44 Stro Elliot solo 1:12:20 Jeremy Ellis solo 1:14:11 Act Too (The Love of My Life) 1:17:21 Love of My Life (An Ode To Hip Hop) with Erykah Badu 1:21:15 Silent Treatment 1:32:33 Dear God 2.0 with Bilal 1:38:38 It Ain't Fair with Bilal 1:44:48 Interlude 1:48:08 Earth Song with Chaka Khan 1:55:05 Egyptian Song with Chaka Khan 2:00:04 I Know You, I Live You with Chaka Khan and Robert Glasper 2:09:43 The Next Movement (2:11:20-2:15:11 Mark Kelly solo) 2:16:04 Clones

[@ChristophersMind]

Legend

[@chiquitochiquillaje]

Thanks!

[@BLAZEMUHUTHU]

Bless you

[@bens161]

Yo bro From casablanca Morocco

[@styledtothetop3579]

bless you for this timestamp!!!!

[@perrylander]

This concert totally floored me! The power of music... I am 69,5 years, swedish old man! Wtf, my heart❤

[@chozenbeatz]

the message, energy, and production are unmatched and the skill level!!! their music is soooooo underrated and live with an orchestra!!! im so impressed which is not easy to do being in the music business for over 40years.. they deserve HALL OF FAME, AND I GRAMMY FOR BEST LIVE PERFORMCE .... MY SAME REACTION WTFFFFF!!!!

[@JNieckarz]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ Right on! Isn't it phenomenal!?

[@cathrinaoshinowo8021]

😂😂😂😂❤❤❤

[@ericphillips7538]

Shout out to 69 y/o Sweds everywhere!

[@mississippijohnfahey7175]

Surprise, hip hop is human culture

[@MD-xb1qw]

Look how far Hip Hop has come. That Trumpet solo 🔥

[@masteryas21]

I saw the post and asked myself 'who would watch 3h of.concert on youtube???'... And then i watched it twice in a row. The Roots take thr music on a different level on stage. Many thx for thr post. Peace.

[@mikalsutherlin2600]

This is EXACTLY what just happened to me. The algorithms lead me here, and I’m on my second viewing.

[@jcculmer9078]

Same here! I fell asleep with YT playing, and woke up to this in its' first hour. I let it play through, and at the end, I played it back from the beginning, and am currently doing laundry and cleaning to it!

[@mhbass]

Everybody is a Star was straight FIRE. The Legendary Roots Crew be killin it live.

[@edub9930]

Black Thought remain one of the most underrated MCs of all time. Ain't nobody want the smoke w the God MC, legendary Roots crew 🎙🔥💪

[@dazedjonah]

We just gotta raise our kids to know who the greatest is, kids now adays don't know the history

[@cozmikfunkrabbitt30]

Black Thought is in a class all by himself when it comes to Rhythm And Poetry

[@WestphillyRhythmconnection]

I often hear him referred to as the Goat. I remember him on south street playing on the corner every Saturday with the Square Roots. Eventually the police were on edge because people came far and wide to see the first Rap Band playing with an upright bassist and Quest on drums and Black thought and the Original Kenyatta on the Mic. I’m amazed and proud of the success and influence that they have had on this industry..

[@blayzemusic3380]

Maaaan‼️He is one of the biggest reasons I ‘WRITE’ lyrics not just rhymes. He-BlackThought is truly unmatched but joined only be a handful that rock like he do✊🏾(Phonte/Little Brother, Nas, and of course PAC)🤷🏽‍♀️just my opinion.

[@esoligh]

64 Squares 😂

[@theglos5585]

The spirit of Dilla lives on. Beautiful beyond words

[@drltd78]

THE AMOUNT OF PROFESSIONALISM & TALENT ON THIS STAGE IS JUST BREATHTAKING!! BLACK THOUGHT IS A TRUE MASTER OF CEREMONIES… 🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤👑👑👑👑👑🏆🏆🏆🏆 🏆🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@danikawebster5396]

You couldn't haven't said it better than that !

[@ln3263]

I wa thinking the fuckin same thing, and I'm not even mastering english language, but seeing this you really understand what MC means....can't stop listening

[@rootsdubz]

Listen The Roots Come Alive album. Thought commands the stage.

[@kameelahsalaam2748]

I just remembered why I love Queestlove... And also, the reason why I love classical music. I wish o wish this would go mainstream.

[@denaa4517]

I feel like I just experienced what a starry night would sound like if we could truly perceive it's vibrations. .....and why am I smelling vanilla candles??!! Feeling thissssssss! I am so glad this happened to me.

[@shortie9103]

This is the ultimate movie score, Quest onto something here

[@FernandoRomero-nd8cm]

Definitivly yesss!!!!.

[@deadeyetx6455]

I was fortunate to attend this show. One of the best shows I've ever seen and not to mention all the surprise guest. 🔥

[@rwallace1711]

Dont think it gets better than seeing this live.

[@kellyoday4214]

Chaka Kahn and Erykah Badu! Wow!

[@andi515]

BILAL ALL DAY

[@Rockaminbetz]

live orchestra, great beats, hiphop, blues and jazz, The Roots gives us it all. That's great because we wouldn't be able to hear such a performance from other musicians.

[@alanjohnson4129]

This was THE BEST CONCERT I'VE EVER BEEN TO, AT HOME ! Top Notch. MJ22

[@donaldr.highsmith3064]

I love the Roots. Black Thought is the "BEST RAPPER IN THE WORLD!!!!!" Name another who can carry it like he does. This is the epitome of fusion. HIP HOP AND ORCHESTRAL MUSIC. I love it.

[@joshuabaugh6471]

By far the most incredible thing I've ever seen in my entire life!!!

[@Dwayne_John]

I've seen the Roots too many times to count and each time was better than the last. Hands down the best live band experience I've ever witnessed. 215

[@freein2339]

You need to witness more bands...

[@LisaRScott]

Absolutely. This concert has been on repeat since my husband found it here on KZbin. I absolutely love it.

[@cclark120]

@Lisa R. Scott, exactly! I’ve watched it at least 8 times.

[@melanchomusic1773]

​@@freein2339 for example?

[@melanchomusic1773]

​@@freein2339 for example?

[@wongadozampongwana6533]

STAR ,oooh man The Roots Crew. LEGENDARY.

[@giulianofrancella9392]

Mo town, funk, soul, sorrow, triumph, the will to keep trying.... Embodied in this tight joint that these beautiful cats have made :) I didnt want to try anymore, but after hearing this I have no choice for my kids ;)

[@lifeallah973]

Wow this is what the world needs real music, real artists, real musicians, a real show no excuses! Peace

[@moniquekelley3470]

You cannot listen to this and not reach your highest self - at work, at the gym, in life. Have been listening to The Roots since the 90s. A perk of being from South Jersey and getting all the good Philly music!

[@michellelaugie5345]

Same here. Since 93 and I just cannot believe the talent of these dudes.

[@abregoja]

High Quality! ROOTS are legends! great show and orchestration

[@kquestvision7248]

Greatness personified…The LEGENDARY Roots Crew!!! ❤❤❤

[@AliceJones-yc1kh]

Ive commented on this grand collaboration, it brings tears to my eyes. If only the world could understand that music crosses all lines of communication, enough said!

[@alexandreviot7676]

when you see the copper headbanging on their free time you know it's a perfect moment of music ! Infinite respect to everybody who work for this performance !

[@ajamu7]

I'm screaming disappointment of me not being there! This is THE BEST HIP-HOP concert I've ever seen!...PERIOD!

[@patrycja50]

The Roots prove that they are the best in hip-hop! Each one of them are incredibly talented.

[@kenyanthornell9717]

I love how the Roots have embraced & created a music and creators community that brings together this wonderful event with so much talent! There are so many brilliant music moments in this event- to name a few- the Erykah Badu solo; the opportunity for guitarist Jermey Ellis to go off, Prince style, with his guitar solo; the tuba solo / highlights throughout...I can go on and on...but got to go to sleep

[@meg_217]

I will always watch this when I need peace of mind ✌️ ❤

[@WestphillyRhythmconnection]

This Concert is unbelievable..🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@brianshickey]

At 18 I fell in love with The Roots the very first time I heard Do You Want More!?!! on cassette in my Honda Civic. When it ended with the title track (and Rahzel fooling me with his DJ beatboxing) I kept driving and played it again as I had never heard anything like what they’d tapped into. Digable Planets and Tribe tried the jazzy hip hop thing but nothing like these guys. They incorporated their musicality full circle being the first to be brave enough to try something completely different by using a band instead of just 2 turntables to express their version of hip hop. Since then I’ve become a fierce fan and have proudly watched them climb the ranks into one of the most respected groups in the game. I had the pleasure of meeting Tariq Trotter (and the crew) in Vancouver during the Illadelph tour and you couldn’t meet a kinder, more humble dude. They deserve everything they’ve accomplished and they’ve still yet to peak!! Legendary? Hell yes.

[@tutuletters6664]

Your comment is so good, yet so bad. Say what you want about Digable Planets. They were just a flash in the pan. A Tribe Called Quest didn't "try the jazzy Hip Hop thing". They created it and they changed Hip Hop in the process. As a matter of fact, there wouldn't be a Roots if there was no Tribe. Black Thought would tell you that. The Roots may be your favorite, but unlike A Tribe Called Quest they have not reached legendary status. Some would even argue that they're not even Hip Hop because they're a band. The Roots' contribution was more towards neo soul. They're actually the architects of that sound. It's a wave that they created. They also showed the world how Hip Hop should be played by a band. These are great contributions. Maybe someday they'll get the respect that they deserve.

[@cornelisnielson1985]

Magnificent, what a ride. Thanks The Roots, this is beyond hiphop!

[@wellwithmysoul]

that captain kirk 2-minute guitar solo kills it for me every single time without fail (really 3-minute)

[@ladyvirtue650]

That performance was indeed mesmerizing nd certainly Hard-Hitting! I felt as if my heart was about to come out of my chest! 🎸🔥 🎸

[@Ardentautosports]

I thought I was the only one that thought his solo killed the show!

[@bennyboyrobbo]

I have been a fan of The Roots since I was 15. Seen them only once live and they were by far the best group I have seen live. This year I’ll be seeing them live for the second time but this time I’ll have my 17 year old daughter and I simply cannot wait. Bring on August 1st.

[@luisrincon-k8i]

How was it???

[@francescacolosi8899]

I saw them alive in Ny Central Park this summer. Faboulous. I have a classical education and I say they are that and this. From Italy with love.

[@luisrincon-k8i]

@@francescacolosi8899 That sounds joyful. I hope to see them with my children.

[@souljah695]

Live music like this feeds the Soul. Feel good Frequencies.. 🎶💚💛 Salute to all of these sound scientists on that stage. 🫡👏🏾

[@andi515]

I love this ❤

[@francescacolosi8899]

Many languages and cultures that mix each other. I would love the world would get like this. This emotional, deep and touching concert.

[@giulianofrancella9392]

Thank you Quest Love, thank you Black Thought, thank you the LEGENDARY ROOTS CREW AND ASSOCIATED AMAZING MUSICIANS:) I WAS LOST AND NOW AM FOUND THANKS TO THESE GROOVES, MELODIES, FEEL, MUSIC!!!! I WANT TO CONTINUE NOW DESPITE ANY OBSTACLES KNOWING THAT MUSIC HAS BEEN MASTERED IN THIS PERFORMANCE :)))))))))

[@thabangduncankgaditse7629]

One thing about Black Thought he will rap. This is beyond amazing, it's I don't know how to describe it. Shout to all who contributed on this show. This is real music and how musicians should perform.

[@soulspurposeme]

Thank you to all of the musicians who came together to create this music.

[@apach-qt9ts]

Curieusement je comparais l'image de la bijouterie de Badu à celle du visage d'une inconnue violoniste

[@phialpha724]

Nearly at a loss for words, and only can think of one word to describe this; beautiful. 👏

[@nursinghearts3579]

THE BEST LIVE CONCERT IVE EVER BEEN TO WAS THE ROOTS! THIS PERFORMANCE JUST REINFORCES MY POINT...THERE IS NOTHING THEY CANT ROCK TO!

[@meg_217]

Everytime I am having a bad day i put this on. Its transcendent. Music truly is healing. And this is magic in pure form

[@FernandoRomero-nd8cm]

Is like a hipnotic trance!!!!..

[@Bon_Eyeful]

one of the best videos on the ENTIRE internet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@gellebelle1]

I've had this video on repeat since I stumbled on it last week. I had no idea The Roots did a concert with a symphonic orchestra -- better late than never to find this masterpiece!

[@jasonsmouse6570]

LOL! You've got a year on me! I discovered this 15 minutes ago. I'm hooked!

[@kfields1004]

I'm so done. This is so dope. I don't have enough words in my vocabulary to express the euphoric feelings that wash over me as my ears are being made love to. Simply magnificent!

[@LisaRScott]

Agreed. No words. It's 👏🏾

[@quogir1]

peace baby

[@tgermanful]

I'm just mesmerized with the talent on this stage. I'm feeling LOVE over here. For real. ❤

[@tgermanful]

The guitarist blew my mind.

[@StL.Pariah]

This is talent that’s worth a billion views. Luv from StL

[@MichaelSmith-es4nl]

Those 3 thumbs down don't know what good music is. It's sad that some people don't know how to appreciate one of the all time great conscious rap groups of all time.

[@cristyluv1205]

Who cares?? YOU know don't you??? Everythang ain't for everybody, no matter how dope it is💜

[@charnelveil669]

I agree with you, Brutha, but that's life. The Roots ain't everyone's cup of coffee and that's what makes them so special.

[@allenkinter4088]

Real musicians killing it.

[@keithmajor5849]

The Roots gives a great show! I saw them in Harrisburg Pa this year (2022) and it was pure dopeness!!! I can't even imagine seeing them with a full Orchestra like this! This is the greatest MC and band out here.... #BlackThought #TheLedgendaryRootsCrew

[@blooplip]

So grateful for all of the love that went into this production! I watch this once a week and it never gets old🖤my people.

[@boogiedownbronx73]

this is pure music...each musician in their own right is so uber talented...The Roots are the greatest !

[@mandrozi]

That violin setup at the end, got me buying my middle daughter that. Her momma figured I buy things I wanted as a kid

[@whitemaleoprah]

I had never heard of Kirk Douglas besides that dude from the dodgers and this Kirk Douglas definitely gets the pinnacle of Kirk Douglases

[@blooplip]

The height of Black Excellence in music🖤🖤🖤

[@texwilliamson4692]

My grandfather was a drummer. Quest is a monster.

[@lisajackson1476]

What a show, Philly, all the way from Yonkers New York.....Salute...

[@akilahm9852]

Now this is performance. I love this. Its fantastic. Sharing with everyone

[@jyjy8614]

The Roots my fav band periodt Conscious rap and sounds They real ass niccss

[@mrdonovan213]

The Roots with an orchestra is fucking killer. I’ve been waiting to hear Long Time live with one for so long. This is spectacular.

[@СергейЖуков-с1й]

That really is a magical show!!! So much harmony so many amazing styles in one concert!!! Huge respect to all the musicians who make this music, a huge thank you to The legendary Roots crew!!! I am from Russia and I am sorry that we do not have such concerts and such music)

[@BADBALANCE666]

У нас есть оркестры подобного уровня но их загоняют в рамки по стилям и всему остальному,да и в целом воздух здесь пропитан ,,не свободой".

[@Iamheretolearn]

Imagine not knowing what The Roots is and you come across this video. Because this just happened to me…

[@farramichel8023]

It does my makes my heart happy when I see the conductor and the symphony bopping to the music. I really need to see the Roots live.

[@ladyvirtue650]

🔥That's Absolute! I'm feelin You, as for Me, I'm Not really sure if my Heart, Spirit, Soul & Body can contain this Level of Vibrational ENERGY, Full Force! Its a Experience on a Completly Different Level! WOW! I NEVER knew Hip Hop Music could or would have this effect on a person, ME. Lawd Have Mercy! 🔥💜🔥

[@farramichel8023]

@@ladyvirtue650 This is probably all the more reason to see them live. Our whole selves would be full of this awesomeness.

[@Liz-ic6jb]

WOW 👏 not even a minute into this and "mind is blown". This is masterful. I love when symphonies play with contemporary artists.

[@dublupmusic]

💯💯

[@pakamisampuzi3008]

Mr Tarik Trotter has ascended past any and all Lists, Definitions and classifications in Hip Hop. The unkillable Rap Titan.

[@carlawalker1300]

E Every instrument, voice, song and candor was extreme. The most beautiful concert!!!!!!!!!!! Very moving folks!

[@adriennewoodfork273]

Some lucky peeps saw this live WOW just Amazing ‼️‼️‼️☺️☺️☺️

[@AliceJones-yc1kh]

The Roots, musical gifted talents songwriting and collaborations with other musicians like yourselves! Im a retired music educator, and I feel it deeply.

[@dwightseufert6491]

I can't help but notice, at the time I type this comment, this is not a SINGLE "down thumb" dislike for this video. But over 12k likes. It's that good. mind. blown.

[@dwightseufert6491]

Finally caught them live headlining a Folk Festival in Canada of all things, & my friend I brought (Jamaican lady) said "I have NEVER seen so many white asses wiggle for 2 hrs" 😁🤣

[@toddjohnson1215]

Needs more views. This is simply a phenomenal set.

[@jcculmer9078]

All of the comments are phenomenal! But, I'm a simple man! One word: MASTERPIECE!!!

[@mrniceguyj17]

PURE MAGIC! Amazing in every way

[@qstaratma9096]

Those background vocalist with Chaka are amazing!

[@serenitynetjersirius3398]

I smiled the entire time

[@tracyglover7801]

Geesh her voice is so good and so gritty! Love it!

[@SaAmDesigns]

Incredible! Thank you for posting this gem!

[@donaldlockhart8376]

There is so much energy in this recording, all of the talented musicians supporting this production, kudos to you all! Amazing

[@kevinr.theodore767]

"I can't explain what these lame kids is talkin' 'bout, Or how they fit they whole foot into they own mouth" This is Real Hip Hop, when it becomes a truly Universal Art. More than, word strung together, more than lyrics, more than beats, more than bars. A true experience in all of the human feelings, emotions and senses. From the simple spoken word to the symphonic. This concert expressed all that is music and all that Hip Hop .

[@brianshickey]

Big up to the Soulquarians (Questlove, Common, Mos Def, Erykah Badu and Jill Scott) for making “You Got Me” possible.

[@shortie9103]

Black Thought

[@brianshickey]

@@shortie9103 And of course! Tariq, aka Black Thought.

[@masonlanger4208]

And Dilla!

[@jdavidwa1]

What an amazing concert and Timeless performance! This is a must SEE!

[@thenegotiator3923]

This was very entertaining. I love the respect and the harmonious mixture. It really gave you perspective on how hip hop isn't too far from any other genre. It fits with anything just like Chaka lol

[@djackwirr]

Serious Thoughts! :) They are ICONS!

[@sunsp.t]

What a set list! Game Theory -> Concerto Of The Desperado -> Long Time is such a strong early game lineup, they even hit the Anderson Paak Come Down remix at 18:30!

[@valiumguy]

Great concert, Roots & Black Thought 🎙️💯🔥🔥🔥. Gets No Betta !!!

[@cordeliakates6044]

The whole thing was just fantastic 🎉❤

[@tremell7559]

"Wish I was there moment in time"

[@sedrickjones5675]

These guys are the best!! Much like their name the "Roots" they understand the core of what hiphop is, what hiphop is all about.

[@senbonzakurabankai757]

The concerto of a desperado!!!!!!!

[@ZAPMAMA]

LORD THANK Youuuuuuuuu!

[@Cynthea-o4l]

Wow..exponential. guess they didn't think folks could do some instrumentals and be artists..this is beautiful. Thank you..from 2024🎉❤

[@dawngraves7364]

Wow!!!! what a performance love it!!!!

[@silentstruggle31]

Absolutely beautiful and brilliantly perfect, thank you Roots for being so damn amazing 🤩!!!

[@omniosi]

how is this not a live album and video download?!

[@GrimeDiesel]

For real, the production quality is there.

[@brianshickey]

I was thinking the same. This may be the best live hip hop show I’ve ever seen (and I’ve seen The Roots live 5 times).

[@darrellwhite4626]

IKR?

[@latoyathompson8667]

Exactly!!!!!!

[@texwilliamson4692]

This is better than Metallica and the the San Francisco orchestra

[@OneofTheMostHigh]

Yes! I was here! Dallas Texas

[@TheMrAKLEWIS]

This whole thing was magnificent. Those solos were amazing! Thought was on point! This was a masterpiece!

[@eliasmohamed5959]

What a piece of art!

[@mtyson3248]

phe·nom·e·nal *** Thank You ROOTS ! this was epic

[@ShredderTainment]

I got to play a show with one of the Roots. So fun. He was really kind and playful!

[@method_mamad9759]

WONDERFUL...sounds good....legendary roots crew....

[@YT3346]

Wow. Excellent concert. Can't believe that there are less than 10000 views. Best version of Silent Treatment I have ever heard.

[@judithsonnnier253]

Thank you. Much-Love. Hip-Hop Horray!

[@RichRich007]

Thank G_d for Erykah Badu! And the roots, I had only ever heard them play on Fallon (who I no longer watch of course0 but never saw just how talented they all are until this symphonic hip hop masterpiece! I have this video on replay!