>what does he bring to the table for the roots overall

he brings piano... chords... melody...


you should stop looking at his individual contributions, and try to picture what the roots would sound like without him.

can other people play the keys well?

yes.

but would they share the artistic qualities to compose melodies and beats (Watchdog) like he does?

i dunno bout that. (see reply 19)


lets be honest, the real reason you made this post is because you really want to see the roots show off their capabilities as a band (not a hip hop group) on a studio album.
Im all for that as well, but to make arguements against Kamal because of this just are not valid.