The Roots Present: A Night Of Symphonic Hip Hop

The Roots & The Dallas Pops performed "A Night Of Symphonic Hip Hop" back on the 17th of October 2017. They performed with a bunch of special guests, including: Erykah Badu, Bilal, Robert Glasper, Miguel Atwood Ferguson, and more

[@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!!!!

[@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.

[@lamaisondupecheurisabelle456]

comment me faire plus plaisir que cette performance, j'aime écouter le classique, le jazz, le hip hop , ce mélange de style accueille le mélange des gens merci à vous😍

[@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

[@Ihbaworldsax]

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 😂

[@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

[@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?

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@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 :)))))))))

[@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.

[@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".

[@MD-xb1qw]

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

[@naviduxan5176]

*Listen to the work of my brother FEELFOUND, he really needs support, he is trying. 💯*

[@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!

[@lifeallah973]

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

[@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.

[@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!!!

[@Iamheretolearn]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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

[@blooplip]

The height of Black Excellence in music🖤🖤🖤

[@rev.jimmywonko9615]

I wonder if guitar players ever think, "Damn. I didn't know I was THAT good.". 51:40 doesn't just have heads nodding but conductor's neck on vibrate. Amazing set.

[@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.

[@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" 😁🤣

[@phialpha724]

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

[@Cynthea-o4l]

I have my hands raised up to Jesus. And also doing the sprinkler. And thanking GOD for making youtube so masterful artists can represent currently 🎉❤😊

[@wongadozampongwana6533]

STAR ,oooh man The Roots Crew. LEGENDARY.

[@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 ❤

[@larynellsmith3906]

I thought he was gonna set his guitar on 🔥🧯He went ape🐵💩on dat part! The Roots are 1 of 1 hands down.

[@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!

[@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

[@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.

[@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]

💯💯

[@dajuankelley8466]

This looks like a great show where you can take hallion and kiss her...

[@akilahm9852]

Black Thought ❤❤❤❤❤!!!!!!!

[@FernandoRomero-nd8cm]

Black soul mate!!!..

[@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 ;)

[@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!

[@allenkinter4088]

Real musicians killing it.

[@cornelisnielson1985]

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

[@boogiedownbronx73]

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

[@Bon_Eyeful]

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

[@marquiseleby2859]

Give Griselda this stage. Need that to happen ASAP. The whole roster.

[@akilahm9852]

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

[@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!

[@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

[@donaldlockhart8376]

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

[@alanjohnson4129]

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

[@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!!!!..

[@senbonzakurabankai757]

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

[@Ihbaworldsax]

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

[@toddjohnson1215]

Needs more views. This is simply a phenomenal set.

[@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!

[@abregoja]

High Quality! ROOTS are legends! great show and orchestration

[@qstaratma9096]

Those background vocalist with Chaka are amazing!

[@shortie9103]

This is the ultimate movie score, Quest onto something here

[@FernandoRomero-nd8cm]

Definitivly yesss!!!!.

[@texwilliamson4692]

My grandfather was a drummer. Quest is a monster.

[@mhbass]

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

[@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.

[@Kmakmizzle]

They need an audience dance floor in there. Chaka would've gotten me up out of my seat!.....I would've gotten onstage!......& Danced with her to The Beat!.........& if she would've passed me The Mic!.....Would've been SWEET!.........& even Black Thought would've said that he couldn't compete.

[@pakamisampuzi3008]

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

[@jdavidwa1]

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

[@tremell7559]

"Wish I was there moment in time"

[@cta_music]

The conductor just be vining the whole time

[@SaAmDesigns]

Incredible! Thank you for posting this gem!

[@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

[@ntobekomtimkulu239]

Robert was playin rund with Eykah, but them chords was HARD !!!

[@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.

[@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 .

[@themostslepton]

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

[@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.

[@090nj2]

I see someone walking up to me like this while im tryna play..... im leaving the stage 39:13

[@mrniceguyj17]

PURE MAGIC! Amazing in every way

[@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 !

[@hiruytirfe]

Imma need this video to get more views. They just tore it up to 2+ hours.

[@kquestvision7248]

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

[@carlawalker1300]

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

[@romanieo]

2:55 Black Thought is a lyrical Plasma Ball. OMG!!!

[@leonessbutterfly8813]

This is what the beauty of America fucking looks like woww! ❤❤❤

[@HurricaneCamille1976]

Absolutely!!

[@shortie9103]

I just want to see and hold the book Black Thought writes rhymes in, even a book he has written in

[@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.

[@kameelahsalaam2748]

Who else said to themselves when Bilal walked out, "Dis ngl got on a CHOIR robe, I KNOW he finna blow!!!" 🤣😆 Just me? I'm the only one in here ghetto? ok

[@francescacolosi8899]

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

[@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

[@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!

[@adriennewoodfork273]

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

[@chrizoic]

Whaaaa the incredible Chaka Chaka Khan made an appearance! That was a hidden gem whoot!

[@valiumguy]

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

[@matug7890]

erykah, the best ever.....

[@jasonstouder]

i was a roots fan before they even had an album out. they were organic hip-hop pioneers and i could not get enough in 1993 when i saw them live with the beastie boys. now, well, i can get enough of them pretty fast, now. jimmy kimmel show sucks.

[@RichRich007]

"welcome to the stage one of the most dynamic vocalists of our time"... dude comes out with a scowl ..then starts to sing. Nah, def not one of the most dynamic vocalists of our time in fact not even one of the top for this venue (as magical as it was). In fact at one point (his falsetto) he reminded me of yoko ono (google that one and you'll understand the reference :0).. I skipped past his part and life was all good again.,, ahh chaka khan yes!

[@lisajackson1476]

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

[@ladyvirtue650]

💜 OmG x1000! This is Dat Straight FyA 🔥 🔥🔥☄🔥🔥🔥 It Will Heal Whateva's Ailing You & Bring You Great PEACE! 🎶 Musicianship & Musical Madness 🎵 @ 3:02am. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾{Standing Ovation}👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@gregoryaultman4401]

The singing guitar player just missed the 80s

[@7ELR]

PEACE!!!! How did this one get by me... Iocked in the chamber..... #ROOTS CREW#