The Roots' “The Next Movement”
One Song is continuing our celebration of Black Music Month with “The Next Movement” by The Roots. In this episode, Diallo and LUXXURY unpack how The Roots carved out an alternative lane at a time when mainstream hip-hop glorified a culture of excess. Plus, Diallo shares exclusive insights from Questlove about the unique production tricks that went into creating this iconic track.
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Songs Discussed:
"The Next Movement" - The Roots
"One More Chance" - The Notorious B.I.G.
"What They Do" - The…
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