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Wow, once again, hats off to The Roots & the entire crew who put together the 2016 Roots Picnic June 4th weekend.     From Will & Jada Smith rolling up backstage to watch their not so little girl anymore Willow Smith hit the stage in front of Will’s hometown of Philadelphia to Meek Mill & Nicki […]

After this weekend's festival, the famous group made the major announcement that the Roots Picnic will be expanding to New York City.

The annual roots picnic is back and gets better each year! Tickets go on sale this Friday for the annual festival. The line-up features a ton of amazing acts including Swizz Beats, DMX, Future, Kehlani, Jidenna and more. Stay tuned for more information and be sure to grab your tickets at the end of this week. […]

Here are the set times for the 8th Annual Roots Picnic, plus the venue map for Saturday’s Show.

For many years, hip-hop fans from all over wondered if the front man for The Roots, Black Thought, would ever release a solo project. There have been many rumors, and concepts of solo projects in the past hinted from Black Thought (Dangerous Thoughts, Masterpiece Theater, Talented Mr. Trotter), but nothing ever materialized into an actual […]

The Roots have officially unveiled the cover art for their upcoming studio record …and then you shoot your cousin, following the release of “When The People Cheer,” their first leak from the album. The album cover is a Romare Bearden collage “Pittsburgh Memory” which is sampled whole for the LP’s cover.  

Last Saturday was all about The 6th Annual Roots Picnic!  And thanks to Philly 360 I got all your backstage and on stage exclusive footage.  I have made it a tradition to make sure I attend every Roots Picnic for some of us in the creative community in Philly, it’s a chance to reunite.  The backstage […]

5th Annual Roots Picnic Saturday, June 2nd & Sunday June 3rd Festival Pier at Penn’s Landing in Philadelphia, PA. Special 2-day Pass Buy Tickets For Saturday Buy Tickets For Sunday (Philly Residents: tickets are service-charge free at the TLA box office on South St.) SATURDAY JUNE 2 The Roots De La Soul (backed by The […]

Chill Moody, Hank McCoy, & Beano Interview with Kyle @ The Club Chill Moody “Devils Pie Freestyle”: Make sure you download their album “Who Do You Love” here—> www.chillmoody.com Also follow them on Twitter & Instagram: Chill Moody (@CHILLMOODY) Beano (@JUSBEANO) Hank McCoy (@HANKMCCOYBEATS)  

It’s that time of year again!! The lineup for the 5th Annual Roots picnic has been announced and we are definitely not chillin’ right now!!! The line up includes – The Roots (Of course) , Kid Cudi, De La Soul (backed by The Roots!), Wale, Major Lazer, Diplo, St. Vincent, The Tune-Yards, Danny Brown, Shabazz […]