The Roots: A Musical Journey

The video explores the history of The Roots, a hip-hop group formed in Philadelphia in 1987. It covers their early years, rise to fame, and mainstream success with albums like 'Things Fall Apart'. The Roots are known for their live performances and unique blend of hip-hop, jazz, and neo-soul. The video also discusses their evolution, lineup changes, and recent projects, including collaborations with artists like John Legend and their role as the house band on 'Late Night with Jimmy Fallon'.

In which city did The Roots form in 1987?

• Chicago

• New York

• Los Angeles

• Philadelphia

What was the title of The Roots' first independently released album?

• Do You Want More?!!!??!

• Things Fall Apart

• Organics

• The Tipping Point

Which music festival helped The Roots gain attention from an alternative rock audience?

• Laapoa

• Glastonbury

• Lollapalooza

• Coachella

Which album marked The Roots' first entry into the Billboard Hot 100?

• The Tipping Point

• Illadelph Halflife

• Things Fall Apart

• Phrenology

Which album by The Roots won a Grammy for the song 'You Got Me'?

• Phrenology

• How I Got Over

• Things Fall Apart

• Game Theory

What was the name of The Roots' first concept album released in 2011?

• Phrenology

• Game Theory

• The Tipping Point

• Undun

Which album was The Roots' first release on Def Jam Recordings?

• How I Got Over

• The Tipping Point

• Game Theory

• Rising Down

In what year did The Roots become the house band for 'Late Night with Jimmy Fallon'?

• 2013

• 2011

• 2009

• 2007

Which artist did The Roots collaborate with on the album 'Wake Up'?

• Betty Wright

• Erykah Badu

• Jill Scott

• John Legend

What musical genres did The Roots combine in their 2010 album 'How I Got Over'?

• Jazz and Blues

• Soul, Indie Rock, and Gospel

• Hip-Hop and Classical

• Funk and Reggae