The Bottom Line
With their first single from The Game Theory, The Roots have showcased once again that consistency is not an elusive feat in hip-hop.
Pros
- Poignant production
- Sharp lyrics and crisp delivery
Cons
- None
Description
- Engaging lyrics
- Soulful production
- Funky horn stabs
Guide Review - The Roots - Don't Feel Right (Island Def Jam)
No preambles. No false starts. Basically, no beating about the bush. The Roots jump right into the track without prancing around, and the outcome is a serious jam that will engage your behind as much as it'll dump a thinking cap on your head. ?uestlove's stabbing drums almost divulge his J Dilla influence, but, definitely not at the expense of originality. While ?uest and co provide a heart-rending soundbed, Black Thought layers some biting lyrics: "The struggle aint right up in your face its more subtle/But its still coming across like the bridge in tunnel vision// I try to school these bucks but they don't wanna listen/ That's the reason the system making this paper from the prison//"
From the acerbic lyrics to the intense production to Maimouna Yousef's soulful crooning, everything about this song feels absolutely right.A free download of "Don't Feel Right" is available on ?uestlove's MySpace Page.
