5 Days of The Roots… Day 4

Anyone who knows anything about the Roots knows that they are performers first and foremost. I recall seeing them for the first time in Detroit with Goodie Mob and a very young Fugees. They had only really released 2 albums at the time (one no one heard of) but they just ripped it. Hip-Hop 101 was def the move that got my stamp of approval and fan adoration. My brothers have tried to make it their annual LA Halloween gig for the last couple of years. I recall one year they dressed up as NWA and tore the sh!t down! So enjoy these live show treats. (via RL) The Lund Show has an awesome set of Hip-Hop 101 for all of y’all. And the Hot97 show is filled with guests. Spoilers after the jump.

The Roots - Live at Lund, Sweden

The Roots - Live at the Roseland Ballroom w/ Hot 97
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3

Hip-Hop 101 setlist:

Planet Rock ~ I Ain’t No Joke ~ The Show ~ PSK What Does it Mean? ~ My Adidas ~ Bring the Pain ~ Teacher Teacher, Top Billin’ ~ Planet Rock ~ MC’s Act Like They Don’t Know ~ Itzeewwee ~ The Bitch in You ~ Woohah Got You All In Check ~ Ain’t No Half Steppin’ ~ Award Tour ~ Bonita Applebum ~ Shimmy Shimmy Y’all ~ I Got It Made ~ The Bridge is Over

Hot 97 surprise guests:

Brand Nubian, Nice & Smooth, Special Ed, Skillz, Musiq, Kemo and Cody ChestnuTT