From the streets of Philadelphia to the Tonight Show band and worldwide acclaim the Roots are a unique group of musicians and MC's. In this episode Colby takes us on a ride with one of hip hop's first bands...The Roots. Learn all about their early days, how they came together, the trials and tribulations of the music industry through rare interviews and freestyles. See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

From the streets of Philadelphia to the Tonight Show band and worldwide acclaim the Roots are a unique group of musicians and MC's. In this episode Colby takes us on a ride with one of hip hop's first bands...The Roots. Learn all about their early days, how they came together, the trials and tribulations of the music industry through rare interviews and freestyles. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From the streets of Philadelphia to the Tonight Show band and worldwide acclaim the Roots are a unique group of musicians and MC's. In this episode Colby takes us on a ride with one of hip hop's first bands...The Roots. Learn all about their early days, how they came together, the trials and tribulations of the music industry through rare interviews and freestyles.&nbsp;See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="noopener noreferrer">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

The Roots: Hip Hop's First Band

Legendary radio host Colby "Colb" Tyner takes us back to where it all started with the biggest names in the music business and the world. Each episode is a narrative journey and in-depth conversation with the men and women that shaped hip hop. Colby is an accomplished on-air talent best known for his compelling interviews with Jay-Z, Will Smith, Quincy Jones, President Obama, President Clinton, and more.

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