The Roots Hip Hop Group

When and where was the Roots hip hop group formed?

• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1987

• New York City in 1993

• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1999

• New York City in 2002

Which two members of the Roots met during high school?

• Black Quest and Thoughtlove

• Leon Hubbard and Malik B

• Scott Storch and Roselle M Brown

• Tariq Trotter and Amir Thompson

Which album of the Roots initially attracted the attention of the alternative rock audience?

• Organix

• Do You Want More

• Things Fall Apart

• The Roots Come Alive

Which album of the Roots won them a Grammy for the song 'You Got Me'?

• Things Fall Apart

• The Roots Come Alive

• Game Theory

• How I Got Over

Which album of the Roots reached number four on the charts and contained influences like pop, jazz, and funk?

• Things Fall Apart

• The Tipping Point

• Game Theory

• Rising Down

Which album of the Roots spoke of socio-political themes and was much darker than their previous material?

• Game Theory

• Rising Down

• How I Got Over

• Undun

Which album of the Roots combined various musical genres such as soul, indie rock, and gospel?

• How I Got Over

• Wake Up

• Undun

• Betty Wright the Movie

Which late-night talk show did the Roots become the house band for?

• Late Night with Dave Letterman

• Late Night with Jimmy Fallon

• The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

• Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Which album did The Roots collaborate with John Legend?

• How I Got Over

• Wake Up

• Undun

• Betty Wright the Movie

What is the Roots known for during their live performances?

• Using multiple instruments associated with jazz and funk

• Using only electronic instruments

• Performing acapella

• Having elaborate stage setups