Some would say, Jay Electronica’s album never coming out. And you know what, they’re probably right. But during ?uestlove’s interview on The Champs podcast, he said Jay-Z is in possession of Elect’s album and listens to it constantly. Only, well, the biggest problem is, that there isn’t any singles. heads up: flylib

Photo: Yvette Davilla Hot 97 kept their Black Fist Fridays guest DJ slot open with The Roots drummer on the turntables today. In honor of the late J. Dilla, he played an hour set of nothing but Dilla classics. Download here. Stream below. miss info Last Friday: Pete Rock Mix

Since Don Cornelius’ passing this morning, loads of rappers have expressed their condolences via Twitter and Facebook. But no other figure in hip-hop has a more personal connection than ?uestlove. On OKP, Mr. Thompson paid homage to Soul Train‘s conductor. Don Cornelius was my first non musical non celeb non blood related hero. its amazing timing that my arrival on earth and his greatest creative manifestation came within 9 months of each other. both symbolizing a new hope for urban […]

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.

On the eve of the album release, The Roots’ Black Thought and ?uestlove appeared on Cipha and Rosenberg‘s Juan Epstein podcast to discuss the album and a wide range of topics. undun in stores tomorrow.

Legendary R&B songstress Betty Wright will release her project, Betty Wright: The Movie, which is co-produced/written by The Roots’ Questlove. Here’s her duet featuring Tunechi. Album premieres on November 15. my fellow Asian: mikey fresh

Despite the NBA lockout, J.Cole and ?uestlove joins some of the league’s top ball players and millions around the world for Nike’s new “Basketball Never Stops” campaign. Game on. info

With the assistance from Questlove, Amy and Nick, better known as the duo, Karmin cover Nicki Minaj’s current single. You can get familiar with their other covers including Breezy, Weezy, Yeezy and more.

MTV takes us back to ’88-’89, where the black hippie, ?uestlove met Black Thought, went head-to-toe with Boyz II Men at a talent show, and drew crowds at his high school’s cafeteria. mwp

?uest took over the 1’s and 2’s last night at the Mezzanine in San Francisco and before closing out the evening, he surprised the crowd by bringing out Tony Starks for a performance of “Cherchez LaGhost”. hhica

[vodpod id=Video.5777027&w=540&h=350&fv=quality%3Dbest%26amp%3Ballowfullscreen%3Dtrue%26amp%3Bscale%3DshowAll%26amp%3B] One of hip-hop’s most influential and sampled musicians, Roy Ayers will be chronicled in the upcoming documentary, Roy Ayers Project. Here are the two trailers from ?uestlove and Bobbito Garcia. nr

[vodpod id=Video.5922510&w=540&h=350&fv=] The late night boys over at NBC appeared on BET today to discuss ?uest’s kicks, their most memorable guests, which include these guys, as well as Jimmy getting down in the Soul Train line. Next Roots album coming soon. mwp

[vodpod id=Video.5922510&w=540&h=350&fv=] The late night boys over at NBC appeared on BET today to discuss ?uest’s kicks, their most memorable guests, which include