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Watch Ghostface Killah Play The Tonight Show Without The Roots

3655 days ago
Stereogum — Rappers who perform on The Tonight Show have a unique opportunity: They get to rap in front of the Roots, probably the greatest live rap band of all time. Ghostface Killah evidently doesn’t care. Last night, he was on The Tonight Show with a live b... more info
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Watch Big K.R.I.T. Play The Tonight Show With Raphael Saadiq & The Roots

3658 days ago
Stereogum — Last night, a whole lot of understated and laid-back rap and R&B craftsmen descended upon Rockefeller Plaza. Big K.R.I.T. was the musical guest on last night’s episode of The Tonight Show, and he performed “Soul Food,” the elegant and heartfelt... more info
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One Direction wear novelty Christmas jumpers on Jimmy Fallon

3672 days ago
The Daily Mail — The television host shared a couple of snaps of the boys in action to his Instagram account , writing, 'Finally! Me and 1D! The Roots! Classroom instruments!! Tonight!' more info
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Perry Farrell, The Roots, Beth Orton To Play NYC Talking Heads Tribute Concert

3678 days ago
Stereogum — On March 23rd, an assortment of musicians will gather at Carnegie Hall to celebrate the work of David Byrne and the Talking Heads. The initial lineup includes: Perry Farrell, The Roots, Bebel Gilberto, Steve Earle, Rufus Wainwright, O.A.R., Alexis Kr... more info
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Steve Earle, The Roots, Rufus Wainwright & more added to Carnegie Hall tribute to Talking Heads & David Byrne

3679 days ago
Brooklyn Vegan — Steve Earle in Austin, 2011 (more by Tim Griffin) We reported before that Michael Dorf's annual charity tribute concert at Carnegie Hall (on 3/23) will feature the music of Talking Heads and David Byrne, and that Bebel Gilberto would be... more info
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Watch iLoveMakonnen Perform “Tuesday” With The Roots On The Tonight Show

3685 days ago
Stereogum — iLoveMakonnen made his TV debut last night on The Tonight Show with a performance of his runaway hit “Tuesday.” He was accompanied by the Roots. The performance comes on the heels of his Grammy nomination for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration for the t... more info
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Watch Rae Sremmurd Play The Tonight Show With The Roots

3691 days ago
Stereogum — The young Mississippi rap duo Rae Sremmurd, who should really consider changing their name, have already escaped the one-hit wonder trap. “No Type,” their recent single, is, if anything, a bigger deal than “No Flex Zone,” the song that brough... more info
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Watch Dej Loaf Play “Try Me” With The Roots On The Tonight Show

3699 days ago
Stereogum — Detroit rapper Dej Loaf’s “Try Me,” a prettily sleepy half-sun cloud-rap song about being ready to kill someone, has been a slow-burning hit for months. Last night, it actualized its potential. Dej Loaf was the musical guest on The Tonight Show... more info
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Watch Jimmy Fallon Impersonate Bono, Play “Desire” With The Roots In U2′s Absence

3706 days ago
Stereogum — Last Sunday, U2 announced that they would be unable to able to play a weeklong residency on The Tonight Show after Bono suffered a cycling accident in New York’s Central Park. The Tonight Show has yet to announce when the residency will be reschedu... more info
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This Is The Best Parody Of Shake It Off You'll See This Week!

3752 days ago
Perez Hilton — Hands down! We have a winner! This is the best parody of Taylor Swift's Shake It Off, which is already a perfect song as we all know! Leave it to Jimmy Fallon's Tonight Show to feature a cover of said perfect song…with a twist! [ Photos: Taylor Swi... more info
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