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Article: The Roots packs street into its rap at 9:30 Club.(LIFE)
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- The Washington Times (Washington, DC)
- Article date:
- December 4, 2002
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Byline: Jon Ward, THE WASHINGTON TIMES
The Philadelphia-based rap group the Roots has a line in the chorus of its song "Sacrifice" that goes, "You need a heart that's full with music; if you use it you can fly."
The line is an apt description of the group - a full band fronted by lyricists Black Thought and Scratch - and the Roots certainly soared to heights unexperienced by most bands during a diverse two-hour set Monday night at the 9:30 Club.
The Roots has the ability to evoke both the aggression of rap and an appreciation of art because the band members mix real street credibility and hip-hop with catchy melodies and incredible musical ...