The Roots have twenty years of output and that kind of longevity can be confusing for new listeners or just generally harder to put into perspective. FME gathered the best minds to talk about the defining eras and the redefined eras, from album to album. How the group shifted...what worked and what didn't. Zilla Rocca and Rob are in Philly. They speak on the group with expertise as well as the character of the city.  Things went very deep! 

Part 2! Looking at 2020's best 25 albums and dissecting them, K Diggy and Dan-O spend time talking about how to make a year end list before making the case for each album at each position. It's about design and then its about the bulletproof top ten!

K Diggy asks meaningful, probing questions about Dan-O's AOTY list from 50-26. Rap, Pop, Jazz, Salsapunk are all present and accounted for as 2020 has been a packed year for music releases.

A sit down with one of the finest emcees going. This is a full exploration of the journey Defcee took to get here as well as what his future looks like. A raw, beautiful interview. 

Roper Williams and Fatboi Sharif worked for years crafting the world of Gandhi Loves Children. The result: an experience still shaking the indie rap world. The funny and intelligent Sharif digs into his creative process with Dan-O as well as Lil Wayne(wait till you hear his favorite album!),the components of a bad album, and dream collaborations.

Albums discussed:

● Talk about three albums that are completely different in tone and intention assessing levels of success.

● Figure out how to tell intention from the albums discussed, what to look for.

Albums discussed: 

● Rico Nasty-Nightmare Vacation. 

● Your Old Droog-Dump YOD: Krutoy Edition. 

● Elujay and J.Robb-Gems In The Cornerstore. 

Dan-O and K Diggy discuss the top tier of Jux albums below: 

Cannibal Ox-Cold Vein

Aesop Rock-Labor Days

Murs 3:16: The 9th Edition

Dan-O and K Diggy chart the evolution of Meg through her projects: Good News, Fever, Tina Snow.

Dan-O and K Diggy discuss the below albums: 

Aceyalone-A Book of Human Language

N.O.R.E.-Melvin Flynt Da Hustler

The High & Mighty-Home Field Advantage