In the summer of 2004, a modest number of guests had the privilege of seeing hip-hop band The Roots live in New York. It was a private affair, so it promised to be a cozy, intimate evening. Rapper Black Thought was the host and he kicked off this hour and a half feast with a number of tracks from the then brand new album The Tipping Point (2004). After fifteen minutes, our host welcomes the first
… special guest of the evening, former ghost writer (Mad) Skillz, who performs his annual Wrap Up, in which he summarizes what has happened in (hip-hop) by means of humorous raps. ) music country last year. In addition to rappers such as Jean Grae and Dice Raw, the hip-hop group Mobb Deep also makes an appearance to bring the show to a climax with the hip-hop classic Shook Ones part II. This DVD gives the viewer the chance to sample a performance by The Roots, whose music really comes into its own when played live, and experience the charm of this band. (GL)more
