One Song is continuing our celebration of Black Music Month with “The Next Movement” by The Roots. In this episode, Diallo and LUXXURY unpack how The Roots carved out an alternative lane at a time when mainstream hip-hop glorified a culture of excess. Plus, Diallo shares exclusive insights from Questlove about the unique production tricks that went into creating this iconic track. 

One Song Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/40SIOpVROmrxTjOtH7Q1yw?si=0e286afa9edd4746

Songs Discussed:

"The Next Movement" - The Roots

"One More Chance" - The Notorious B.I.G.

"What They Do" - The Roots

"Hypnotize" - The Notorious B.I.G.

"Proceed" - The Roots

"Distortion To Static" - The Roots

“Essaywhuman?!!!??!” - The Roots

"Clones" - The Roots

"Episodes" - The Roots

"Act Won (Things Fall Apart)" - The Roots

"Hollywood Swinging" - Kool & The Gang

"Feel So Good" - Mase

"Act Too (Love of My Life)" - The Roots feat. Common

"You Got Me" - The Roots feat. Erykah Badu

"Mr. Sandman" - The Chordettes

"The Seed (2.0)" - The Roots feat. Cody ChesnuTT

"Squabble Up" - Kendrick Lamar

"Whatcha Mean" - Greentea Peng

"It's Gettin' Hectic" - The Brand New Heavies feat. Gang Starr

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