Encore: Black Thought joins host Raina Douris

Tariq Trotter – a.k.a. Black Thought – was born at the same time that hip hop was emerging, and the rapper grew up to be the lead MC and co-founder of The Roots, along with drummer Questlove. Now, the Roots are the house band on the Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon. In 2021, Black Thought completed a trilogy of solo albums with the latest, called Streams of Thought Vol. 3: Cane & Abel. He joins host Raina Douris to talk about his journey with The Roots and his own evolution as an artist.

*Phosphorescent “New Birth In New England” C’est La Vie
Black Thought “We Could Be Good” Streams of Thought, Vol. 3: Cane & Abel
Black Thought “Good Morning” Streams of Thought, Vol. 3: Cane & Abel
Spoonie Gee “Love Rap” Godfather of Hip-Hop
The Roots “The Roots is Comin” Organix
Black Thought “Fuel” Streams of Thought, Vol. 3: Cane & Abel
Black Thought “Thought vs Everybody” Streams of Thought, Vol. 3: Cane & Abel
Black Thought “American Heartbreak” American Heartbreak
Black Pumas “Black Moon Rising” Single
Macy Gray “Why Didn’t You Call Me” On How Life is
Strand of Oaks “Somewhere In Chicago” In Heaven
Leon Bridges “Smooth Sailin’” Coming Home
Elder Ward & The Gospel Four “A Change is Gonna Come” Sacred Soul: The D-Vine Spirituals Records Story, Vol 2
The D-Vine Siritualettes “Where You Gonna Run?” Sacred Soul: The D-Vine Spirituals Records Story, Vol 2

Hour Two
*Al Green “Love and Happiness” I’m Still In Love With You
Uwade “The Man Who Sees Tomorrow” The Man Who Sees Tomorrow
Uwade “Do You See The Light Around” Single
Arrested Development “Tennessee” 3 Years, 5 Months & 2 Days
Sly and the family Stone “Everybody is A Star” Anthology
The Head and the Heart “Every Shade of Blue” Every Shade of Blue
Natalie Merchant “Wonder” Tigerlily
Indigo De Souza “Hold U” Any Shape You Take
Bjork “Human Behavior” Debut
Amos Lee “Worry No More” Dreamland
The Communards “Don’t Leave me This Way” Communards
Mitski “The Only Heartbreaker” Laurel Hell
New Order “The Perfect Kiss” Low-Life

*Optional Song