As part of OKP’s “The Roots Of” series, Q-Tip traces his native tongue back to the Motherland. He later discovers that his ancestors were from West Africa. After the jump, ?uestlove and Black Thought find out their ancestry.

With the Roots providing the music, Wale and Miguel serenaded the ladies last night on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon by performing their duet “Lotus Flower Bomb”. Ambition in stores now.

[vodpod id=Video.15949783&w=540&h=350&fv=] The party doesn’t stop. Last night, Lonnie returned to Late Night With Jimmy Fallon and brought his celebratory track to the stage along with The Roots. The Dreamer/The Believer in stores now. yardie

[vodpod id=Video.15908245&w=540&h=350&fv=] Last night, Talib and Yasiin Bey hit up Late Night With Jimmy Fallon to perform “You Already Knew” with The Roots. After the jump, they paid their respects to the late J. Dilla with “Little Brother“. R.I.P. Jay Dee! yardie

[vodpod id=Video.15894679&w=540&h=350&fv=] Over at Times Square last night, Drake performed a medley of hits for Carson Daly’s yearly NYE special. After the jump, Mr. Cee-Lo Green takes the stage and The Roots do the same at Rockefeller Center. mwp

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VEVO news pulls up a chair with Black Thought and ?uestlove as they reflect on their come-up days. After the jump, they speak on Karmin and working with DD Jackson. undun in stores now.

[vodpod id=Video.15817678&w=540&h=350&fv=] After a string of musical visuals, The Roots finally release their full nine minute featured presentation. undun the album in stores now. Now let the story begin. hhnm Previously: “Make My” l “Tip The Scale” l “Stomp” l “Sleep“

[vodpod id=Video.15789185&w=540&h=350&fv=] Jimmy’s in-house band continued the celebration of their release by performing a few tracks off the LP with special guest Bilal. undun available now.

On the night of the release of their 13th album, The Roots performed at the Highline Ballroom. Above they brought out Big K.R.I.T for their “Make My” collabo. If you haven’t done so yet, get undun now. steve-Ography