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Music Interviews

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Music Interviews

Music Interviews

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Philosophy

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21/11/2022

Saul Williams and Mary Annaïse Heglar

In this episode, Santi and her guests, Saul Williams and Mary Annaïse Heglar, talk about the intersection of race and climate change, and how it impacts the future of our world. They also touch on Secretary of State, Antony Blinken’s recent trip to Africa, the landmark climate legislation just passed by the U.S. Senate, and the assassination of the former Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Patrice Lumumba.

21/11/2022

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1h 3m
29/11/2023

Illadelph Halflife Part 2

We're deep into the creation of The Root's third stuudio album Illadelph Halflife. In this episode Questlove shares the story behind legendary underground single Clones plus how Chicago's Common became a fixture in the budding post-Native Tongues scene. Around this time The Fugees emerge as friendly rivals as the two groups share stages all over the country. Hear how one live hip-hop band pushed the other to excellence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

29/11/2023

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55 min
3 JAN

The Future of Music: Art, Industry, and the Power of Collective Connection

In this episode, Santi sits down with legendary bassist Flea (Red Hot Chili Peppers), visionary solo artist Syd (formerly of The Internet and Odd Future), and Gen Z pioneer Rep. Maxwell Frost, the first member of Congress from his generation. Together, they unpack the shifting landscape of the music industry and the challenges of staying true to one’s creative purpose in an age of constant change. Flea reflects on how music education saved him as a troubled teen, the necessity of creating from a place of truth, and the role of community in sustaining artistic passion. Syd shares her evolution from a teenager producing beats in her bedroom to an artist fiercely protecting her independence in an industry often driven by image over substance. Meanwhile, Maxwell offers a fresh perspective on how music shaped his political ideals, his vision for policies that sustain careers in the arts, and how Flea’s music left an indelible mark on his own journey. This conversation dives deep into the intersections of art, identity, and resilience, shedding light on how authenticity, collaboration, and integrity remain vital—especially in times of cultural and political upheaval.

3 Jan

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1h 15m
20/12/2023

Things Fall Apart part 2

In this episode of our season long interview with Questlove, we continue the story of Things Fall Apart. We hear the stories behind Table of Contents, Step into the Realm, Adrenaline featuring Beanie Siegel and the difficulty in constructing the hit single You Got Me. In the story of the latter we hear how The Roots encountered Jill Scott and the factors that led to her replacement on the song by Erykah Badu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

20/12/2023

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1h 6m
13/12/2023

Things Fall Apart

In this episode we arrive at The Roots' breakthrough album 1999's Things Fall Apart. With the success of the single and video for What They Do positioning them for stardom they begin to put together the Philadelphia open mic scene that would attract talents like Jill Scott, Musiq Soulchild and more for legendary jam sessions. Plus a superproducer from Detroit emerges as the guiding light for a new sound as Questlove is introduced to Dilla by way of a very expensive phone call. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

13/12/2023

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1h 4m
03/01/2024

What is a Soulquarian?

In our season 4 finale we conclude the story of The Roots' 4th studio album Things Fall Apart. In discussing the release and reception of that album we hear the story of the infamous Soulquarian photo shoot for Vibe magazine featuring Questlove, Mos Def, Q-Tip, Dilla, Erykah Badu and more. Where it may have looked like the start of a movement to fans of these artists, according to Questlove himself it was really the end. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

03/01/2024

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51 min
15/11/2023

Do You Want More?!!!??! Part 3

In the conclusion of the story of 'Do You Want More?!!!??!' , Questlove reveals how The Roots met Rahzel the human beatbox and how their first improvised session together became a track on the album. We hear the original plan for the album's ending and how it pivoted to the epic Ursula Rucker poem that stunningly ends the LP plus more on Dice Raw, Malik B and the rest of the Legnedary Roots Crew Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

15/11/2023

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53 min
18/10/2023

Organix

In episode 2 of this season long interview with Questlove, we continue the story of the formation of The Roots as Questlove and Black Thought cycle through names, start performing live and eventualy end up in the studio for the first time where they begin work on what will become their first album Organix Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

18/10/2023

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47 min
27/12/2023

Things Fall Apart Part 3

In this episode of our season-long sitdown with Questlove we dig even deper into the creation of Things Fall Apart starting with the conclusion of the You Got Me sage then unpacking album highlights like Act Too (Love of my Life) featuring Common and Doube Trouble featuring Yasiin Bey fka Mos Def. The latter story containing a retelling of the moment Questlove knew he needed to level-up his production following a link-up with Dilla, Q-Tip, DJ Premier and The Alchemist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

27/12/2023

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49 min
08/11/2023

Do You Want More?!!!??! part 2

In this episode Questlove continues the story of the creation of The Roots' 2nd studio album "Do You Want More?!!!??!". Hear the musical inspiration behind their breakthrough single 'Proceed', their experience with legendary audio engineer Bob Power and witness one of the greatest displays of rap prowess of all time as Black Thought shows how he is indeed 'every MC'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

08/11/2023

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47 min

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