How many The Roots releases are on Riffiter?

29 releases are catalogued, spanning 1992 to 2025.

When was The Roots formed?

The Roots formed in 1993, in Philadelphia, USA.

What genre is The Roots?

The Roots is catalogued under Hip-Hop.

What is the most recent The Roots release on Riffiter?

The Roots Come Alive Too: DYWM30 Live at Blue Note NYC, released in 2025.

Artist

The Roots

The Roots is a hip-hop artist from Philadelphia, USA formed in 1993. 29 releases are catalogued on Riffiter.

Hip-Hop · Philadelphia, USA · Best hip-hop albums

29
Releases: 1992–2025
Active years: 1993
Formed

Singles & EPs

9

About

The Roots are an American Grammy Award-winning hip hop/neo soul band formed in 1987 by Tariq "Black Thought" Trotter and Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are known for a jazzy, eclectic approach to hip hop which includes live instrumentals. Malik B., Leonard "Hub" Hubbard, and Josh Abrams were added to the band, originally called The Square Roots. Since their first independent album release, the band has released 10 studio albums, two EPs, two collaboration albums and have collaborated with a wide range of artists from different genres. The Roots have served as the house band on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon since its premiere in 2009. The Roots' work has been repeatedly met with critical acclaim. About.com ranked them #7 on its list of the 25 Best Rap Groups of All-Time, describing them as "Hip-hop's first legitimate band."

The Roots in brief

How many The Roots releases are on Riffiter?: 29 releases are catalogued, spanning 1992 to 2025.
When was The Roots formed?: The Roots formed in 1993, in Philadelphia, USA.
What genre is The Roots?: The Roots is catalogued under Hip-Hop.
What is the most recent The Roots release on Riffiter?: The Roots Come Alive Too: DYWM30 Live at Blue Note NYC, released in 2025.

Discography

Singles & EPs

About

The Roots in brief