The Roots are an American hip-hop group led by renowned MC and producer Tariq Trotter (aka Black Thought) and drummer/producer Questlove. Hailing from Philadelphia, The Roots formed in 1987, and have since established themselves as a pioneering force in hip-hop and alternative music. The Roots have often pushed the boundaries of traditional hip-hop and collaborated with a wide range of artists, ra
nging from rap icons like Erykah Badu and Common, to rock legends like Elvis Costello and Jim James of My Morning Jacket.
