>Y'all do know the Roots have a Grammy already, right? 1999
>they won Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group for "You Got
>Me." It's not like being recognized is some sort of big
>breakthrough for them. They've been nominated three times
>before and have won one.

that album pretty much went platinum. i cant say that was a direct result of winning the grammy, but im sure it didnt hurt things.