The Roots nickname(s):
The Legendary Roots Crew, The Fifth Dynasty, The Square Roots, The Tonight Show Band
What genre is The Roots's work?
Hip hop, neo soul, jazz rap
Short Biography
The Roots are an American hip hop/neo soul band, formed in 1987 by Tariq "Black Thought" Trotter and Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. The Roots are known for a jazzy and eclectic approach to hip-hop featuring live musical instruments. Malik B., Leonard "Hub" Hubbard, and Josh Abrams were added to the band (formerly named "The Square Roots").