>every hip hop act does "beats". I think there should be a lot
>more bands in it and you guys should try to distance yourself
>from "beats" as much as possible. If anything that'll get you
>mainstream exposure, emphasising the instrumentation and
>musicianship.


My whole thing is that a BAND can make beats, and the roots have done a couple albums on the strength of just some band shit. Its time to change it up again.

There can be a successful combination of both. Solid band music + Knocking Beat= Instant "success"