The Roots Interview: ?uestlove Drops the Skinny on Game Theory

It's not everyday that you get an opportunity to hang out with the most diligent group in hip-hop, The Roots. During their New Jazz Philosophy tour stop in Houston, The Roots drummer Ahmir "?uestlove" Thompson found time out of his busy schedule to talk to me about their upcoming Def Jam debut The Game Theory, his regrets about The Tippin' Point, playing 'Blind Olympics' with J Dilla, and the three artists that just might turn out to be the next Native Tongues. Also, why did Jay-Z threaten to 'kick The Roots off' his Def Jam label? Dig in, the answer might surprise you.

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