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 tl;dr version: i'm sorry but the roots have gotten boring. |
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May 19th 2014 | 1
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 more or less n/m |
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May 19th 2014 | 2
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 I wish they were exciting like Wiz Khalifah and Kid Cudi |
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May 20th 2014 | 43
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| what do you think the roots want to be, at their highest aspiration? |
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May 19th 2014 | 3
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| RE: what do you think the roots want to be, at their highest aspiration? |
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May 20th 2014 | 6
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| I havent heard the LP. But this' by far one of the best written pieces |
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May 19th 2014 | 4
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| thanks brotha, don't take my word for it tho, others will disagree |
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May 20th 2014 | 10
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| why can't the music be what it is tho?- |
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May 20th 2014 | 5
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| who's stopping the music from 'being what it is'? I'm simply commenting ... |
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May 20th 2014 | 8
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| RE: who's stopping the music from 'being what it is'? I'm simply comment... |
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May 20th 2014 | 21
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| yeah, you are missing his point completely |
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May 20th 2014 | 23
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| bullshit. |
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May 20th 2014 | 26
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 adorable |
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May 20th 2014 | 31
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| thank you. |
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May 20th 2014 | 32
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| seems like u missed his point actually |
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May 20th 2014 | 29
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| bwahahaha I'll ask your opinion when I want to know |
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May 20th 2014 | 30
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| RE: Did you actually read the post? |
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May 20th 2014 | 33
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| All I know as that I'd like more Black Thought on the album |
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May 20th 2014 | 7
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| exactly why I loved that MMJB record, Thought's been reigned in |
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May 20th 2014 | 9
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| musically, these have been sticking points for me |
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May 20th 2014 | 25
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| yup, some of those song transitions on Phrenolgy felt like a live show |
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May 20th 2014 | 45
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| I've felt this way prolly since Game Theory..... |
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May 20th 2014 | 11
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| yup, pretty much with you word for word on all that. |
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May 20th 2014 | 12
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| I'm starting to think Malik got ousted because he thought this shyt |
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May 27th 2014 | 133
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| I know this.....Malik is all over my top 4 Roots albums |
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May 27th 2014 | 137
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| beautifully written piece |
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May 20th 2014 | 13
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| I anticipate u aren't alone there but appreciate the kind words |
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May 21st 2014 | 59
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| They got contractual obligations. |
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May 20th 2014 | 14
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| great piece. nm |
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May 20th 2014 | 15
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| thanks, that old post of yours that got upped this week mighta |
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May 21st 2014 | 61
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| You got a knack for writing...you need a music blog or something bruh |
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May 20th 2014 | 16
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| *daps* wish I knew anything about the machinations of that stuff |
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May 21st 2014 | 63
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| +1 |
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May 21st 2014 | 65
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| Enjoyed reading this, BUT I really enjoyed the Roots last album |
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May 20th 2014 | 17
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| BT rapped more on Distortion to Static & Section than on this entire LP |
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May 20th 2014 | 18
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| perfectly said... |
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May 20th 2014 | 19
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| thoughtful and well written |
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May 20th 2014 | 20
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| slow clap n/m |
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May 20th 2014 | 22
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| I just need less Dice, and it'd be great |
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May 20th 2014 | 24
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| I agree with most of what was said .... |
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May 20th 2014 | 27
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| RE: In Studio The Roots Are In What Boxing Heads Call The 'Game Loser' S... |
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May 20th 2014 | 28
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| ... |
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May 20th 2014 | 34
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| you nailed it homie |
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May 20th 2014 | 35
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| RE: you nailed it homie |
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May 21st 2014 | 64
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| Pointing out that a mid-60's Carlin and a double digit |
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May 20th 2014 | 36
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| you nailed it homie- |
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May 20th 2014 | 37
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| no shit, I'm just earmarking the moment I acknowledged it occurred |
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May 21st 2014 | 58
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| OK, point made then. I just don't understand this perspective |
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May 21st 2014 | 75
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| Bought first Roots album in '96 and everyone one since.... |
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May 20th 2014 | 38
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| who is the Lennox Lewis to the Roots' Iron Mike? |
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May 20th 2014 | 39
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| you're trying too hard- |
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May 20th 2014 | 44
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| ok then, sorry |
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May 21st 2014 | 66
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| Cool, but you kinda fucked yourself with this post |
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May 20th 2014 | 40
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| I actually like Watch The Throne a lot, new album didn't really even |
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May 21st 2014 | 50
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| did you like 'wake up'? |
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May 21st 2014 | 52
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| liked it more than I thought I would going in |
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May 21st 2014 | 57
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| Nah, you're not getting off that easy. Sorry. |
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May 21st 2014 | 79
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| . |
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May 21st 2014 | 80
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| HOLD THE FUCK UP! |
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May 22nd 2014 | 94
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| you know I dig your writing, but this was on some tldr |
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May 20th 2014 | 41
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| I hear you, it may look longer than it actually is & read slightly quick... |
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May 20th 2014 | 47
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| HIGO is a great album |
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May 20th 2014 | 42
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| I can't hear it but glad someone enjoys it |
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May 21st 2014 | 48
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| I've been here since day one and HIGO is my favorite album. |
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May 24th 2014 | 106
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| Thank you! |
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May 20th 2014 | 46
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| Counterpoint |
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May 21st 2014 | 49
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| damn, even my counterpoint to the counterpoints here went way long |
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May 21st 2014 | 54
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| I'd pay top dollar. |
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May 27th 2014 | 136
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| ^^^^^^^^^ SAY IT, BROTHER |
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May 22nd 2014 | 95
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| because I feel compelled to reply after reading all of THAT |
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May 28th 2014 | 138
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| You obviously missed the entire point of my reply |
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May 28th 2014 | 140
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| No, I think you missed the entire point of my reply |
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May 29th 2014 | 146
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| "They've changed their standards. Evaluate on their own merits... |
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May 29th 2014 | 147
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| here's what questo & bt say- |
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May 21st 2014 | 51
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| LOL @ Charlamagne working hard to get them to badmouth Philly |
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May 21st 2014 | 60
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| i thought all around it was great- |
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May 21st 2014 | 72
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| Disagreed. |
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May 21st 2014 | 53
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| RE: Disagreed. |
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May 21st 2014 | 55
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| I see them as more Hopkins than Tyson |
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May 21st 2014 | 56
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| oh yeah, I wasn't trying to put their careers as a legit parallel |
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May 21st 2014 | 62
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| generally sports analogies for art fail upon any close inspection |
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May 21st 2014 | 67
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| your 'generally' doesnt apply here bcuz it's not a direct sports analogy |
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May 21st 2014 | 69
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| you're still stuck in the paradigm of winning/losing |
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May 21st 2014 | 70
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| nah, you still don't get it n/m |
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May 22nd 2014 | 93
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| honestly i think the only thing ppl aren't "getting" in this post... |
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May 23rd 2014 | 101
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| Mmmhmm, K. |
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May 26th 2014 | 107
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| observing your steez on these boards, you are a man-child |
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May 26th 2014 | 111
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| Observing your pleas in this post, you are a mad-child |
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May 26th 2014 | 118
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| you didn't really have to prove my point for me but thanks |
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May 26th 2014 | 122
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| Why you and Nick are arguing with #### is beyond me |
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May 27th 2014 | 131
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| RE: Why you and Nick are arguing with #### is beyond me |
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May 27th 2014 | 132
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| RE: honestly i think the only thing ppl aren't "getting" in this post... |
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May 26th 2014 | 109
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| if your complaint is "we want more Thought" its even more obvious... |
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May 26th 2014 | 110
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| RE: if your complaint is "we want more Thought" its even more obvious... |
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May 26th 2014 | 113
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| ive been a Roots fan since i first saw the video to Distortion... |
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May 26th 2014 | 114
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| RE: ive been a Roots fan since i first saw the video to Distortion... |
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May 26th 2014 | 115
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| so what is the proper quota of Black Thought verses required for a... |
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May 26th 2014 | 116
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| RE: so what is the proper quota of Black Thought verses required for a..... |
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May 26th 2014 | 120
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| it's a 33 minute album & he has 6 top notch A+ verses |
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May 26th 2014 | 121
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| RE: it's a 33 minute album & he has 6 top notch A+ verses |
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May 26th 2014 | 124
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| and that song is DOPE AS FUCK |
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May 26th 2014 | 125
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| RE: oh yeah, I wasn't trying to put their careers as a legit parallel |
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May 21st 2014 | 78
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| I love the discussion in this thread |
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May 21st 2014 | 68
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| ya'll are probably the same people who didn't like Voodoo when it came o... |
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May 21st 2014 | 71
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| RE: the growth is apparent |
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May 21st 2014 | 73
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| give me an example of the apparent growth since u seem to have |
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Jun 02nd 2014 | 162
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| response. |
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May 21st 2014 | 74
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| this post. all of this post. |
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May 29th 2014 | 144
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| good read |
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May 21st 2014 | 76
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| BT interview seems to explain the last few albums (partial swipe) |
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May 21st 2014 | 77
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| Undun and HIGO are so fucking dope |
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May 21st 2014 | 81
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| yessir. |
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May 22nd 2014 | 86
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| Yes. Yes they are. |
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May 22nd 2014 | 88
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| they are indeed |
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May 22nd 2014 | 89
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| RE: Undun and HIGO are so fucking dope |
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May 22nd 2014 | 91
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| yup |
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May 31st 2014 | 161
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| shakes his head then he says man'll never understand |
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May 21st 2014 | 82
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| I'm very surprised at the hate towards this record... |
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May 21st 2014 | 83
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| RE: I'm very surprised at the hate towards this record... |
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May 21st 2014 | 84
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| RE: I'm very surprised at the hate towards this record... |
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May 21st 2014 | 85
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| This is The Lesson. They like to go at the Roots |
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May 22nd 2014 | 87
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| did you notice everybody in the post providing insightful comentary? |
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May 22nd 2014 | 90
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| I have never, ever, ever 'gone at The Roots' in my entire history on OKP |
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May 22nd 2014 | 92
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| All good. Like I said, I'm harder on you, pause |
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May 22nd 2014 | 96
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| Inbox |
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May 22nd 2014 | 99
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| so you bought your way to being a true fan? |
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May 24th 2014 | 104
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| Only thing that seems odd is how pressed u are to argue about nothing. |
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May 26th 2014 | 108
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| oh, that's right, you want to post your opinion & sit back ... |
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May 26th 2014 | 112
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May 26th 2014 | 117
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May 26th 2014 | 119
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| por K |
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May 26th 2014 | 126
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| por que? |
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May 26th 2014 | 128
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| RE: Would also guarantee |
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May 28th 2014 | 143
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| this was wonderfully worded |
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May 22nd 2014 | 97
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| Thanks Brotha, inbox n/m |
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May 26th 2014 | 123
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| i like the album a lot. |
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May 22nd 2014 | 98
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| I bought the album Tuesday. |
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May 23rd 2014 | 100
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| I just listened to the album again |
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May 23rd 2014 | 102
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| i feel exactly the opposite |
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May 24th 2014 | 103
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| This kind of post |
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May 24th 2014 | 105
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| ArtBrimmer = J*nus |
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May 26th 2014 | 129
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| RE: ArtBrimmer = J*nus |
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May 26th 2014 | 130
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| nah, Kelving/Bammer/etc |
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Jun 02nd 2014 | 163
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| Nah homie, that was ####. Trust me |
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Jun 03rd 2014 | 164
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| well, u do have ways of knowing so most definitely take your word for it |
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Jun 03rd 2014 | 165
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| lol |
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Jul 30th 2014 | 169
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| Nah, you wrong |
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May 27th 2014 | 134
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| I don't think Undun, HIGO or ATYSYC sound anything alike |
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May 27th 2014 | 135
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| i tried. |
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May 28th 2014 | 142
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| i don't think they sound alike either |
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May 29th 2014 | 145
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| tonally they do (less so undun then this HIGO, RD after 75 Bars) |
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May 29th 2014 | 148
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| Its been like a decade or more since we've talked about Kamal |
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May 28th 2014 | 139
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| if I had to play 5x/week on the Tonight Show. LIKE I'D EVEN BOTHER |
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May 28th 2014 | 141
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| They're a band & have a studio at work so they're gonna record |
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May 29th 2014 | 149
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| RE: They're a band & have a studio at work so they're gonna record |
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May 29th 2014 | 150
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| RE: They're a band & have a studio at work so they're gonna record |
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May 29th 2014 | 151
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| that Candy Man reference got me n/m |
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May 29th 2014 | 152
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| smh... |
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May 29th 2014 | 153
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| RE: smh... |
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May 30th 2014 | 154
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| RE: smh... |
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Jul 29th 2014 | 167
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| I Agree |
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May 30th 2014 | 155
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| RE: I Agree |
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May 30th 2014 | 156
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| critically-acclaimed legacy act on network TV nightly? Long Time. |
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May 30th 2014 | 158
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| RE: HIGO on Fallon |
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May 30th 2014 | 157
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| hell no they don't regret it nor should they |
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May 30th 2014 | 159
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| I will always consider myself a fan, I'm just on 'gotta hear it first' |
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May 30th 2014 | 160
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| agree but disagree |
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Jul 29th 2014 | 166
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| I wrote a long response to this |
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Jul 30th 2014 | 168
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| short response is easy |
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Jul 30th 2014 | 170
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