Uncovered Gems #1: The Roots, Atmosphere, and Gang Starr

So here's another installment you'll probably forget about that I just came up with. Basically what I'm going to do is post under valued and appreciated songs from established, or at least widely appreciated, artists. Whether it be a b-side, on one of their "taboo" albums, or just a song no one gave proper love to. The idea came to me while I was going through The Roots and Atmosphere's discographies, two of the greatest music groups in music regardless of genre.

And since I'll be posting 3 songs or so (and I'm not in the mood to make cover art for this installment), I'll just hook you guys up with a picture of a hot lady. This will be our new form of Weekly Women Wednesdays, haha.

Don't worry, Ariana Grande is 18.

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Weekly Tuesday Tracks: Phonte, The Roots, Radiohead

It's been awhile. You already know my excuses that I've given before; same story there. If you still check this blog and didn't give up hope, I've uploaded 3 tracks that have really struck a chord with me lately. Peep the 3 tracks after the jump.

Because I can. And Shannyn Sossamon is gorgeous.

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The Roots - Do You Want More?!!!??! (1995)

Here's a little backtrack on one of the most famous hip-hop groups, The Roots...their second album Do You Want More?!!!??!. I'm assuming most of you have at least heard of them, especially since they're now the in-house band for Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, creating amazing backdrops for some of the musical guests. 

While their other albums, such as Things Fall Apart, Phrenology, and especially their latest great effort How I Got Over get most of the attention, I actually think this may be my favorite Roots album. And that's saying something. It has forever changed the one part of my life: whenever I hear the word "proceed", I always say "and continue...to rock the mic" in my head. The title track is one of my favorite all-time tracks, somehow utilizing a bagpipe to making of the hypest tracks I've ever personally heard.

This album also includes the vastly underrated Malik B, as well as the amazing beatboxing of Rahzel (track 10, FTW). It's alsoone of the jazzier efforts of the Legendary Roots Crew..and you know how I like my jazz. If you haven't heard the group (much less this album), get ta' steppin'. Check the streams and download below.

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