Black Thought
Black Thought Says Mach Hommy Is One His Favorite Rappers
If Black Thought thinks highly of your music consider yourself lucky. The Philly native says Mach Hommy and a handful of others are some of his favorite underrated rappers. The legendary lyricist joined his Roots bandmate on the Questlove Supreme podcast to discuss his recently released memoir The Upcycled Self. While the duo discussed a variety […]
Danger Mouse & Black Thought Team Up For Excellent Cheat Codes LP
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Ethan Miller / Getty Danger Mouse and Black Thought are two artists who shouldn’t need much of an introduction except for the newest Hip-Hop and music fans. The pair released their joint album, Cheat Codes, on Friday (August 12) and the results are as ear-pleasing as one could hope. Cheat Codes is a reunion of sorts between the pair after they first worked together on the DANGERDOOM bonus track “Mad Nice” which surfaced from the Danger Mouse and the late MF DOOM’s The Mouse and the Mask album sessions from 2005. The project was some years in the making with an announcement of the album surfacing recently as 2020. While the airy production of “Mad Nice” was prototypical Hip-Hop for all involved, Cheat Codes leans into a more atmospheric sound with neither ...
Long-in-the-Works Danger Mouse/Black Thought LP Due in August
A long-rumored collaboration between producer Danger Mouse (Brian Burton) and The Roots rapper/lyricist Black Thought (Tariq Trotter) that has been in the works for more than a decade will finally see the light of day this summer. The pair’s album, Cheat Codes, is due Aug. 12 from BMG and is led by its first single “No Gold Teeth,” an UNCANNY-directed black-and-white video for which is out now. The 12-track Cheat Codes marks Danger Mouse’s return to hip-hop for the first time since his 2005-era work with the late MF Doom on The Mouse and Mask, credited to DANGERDOOM. It also follows Black Thought’s solo releases Streams of Thought, which came out in three volumes from 2018-2020. Doom is in fact featured on Cheat Codes, as are A$AP Rocky, Run the Jewels, Raekwon, Michael Kiwanuka, Joey Bada...
Black Thought Once Again Heralded As The Elite MC That He Is On Twitter
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Johnny Louis / Getty Black Thought earned just about every possible accolade there is to obtain as a rapper yet many pass over his monumental presence in the game considering today’s microwave output of modern Hip-Hop. On Twitter, the Illadelph living legend is trending as fans on the social media network highlight the Bad Lieutenant’s lyrical legacy as they rightly should. We don’t need to get too heavy into the background of Tariq “Black Thought” Trotter, as we’ve highlighted in previous times how important The Roots bandmember and MC is to the culture we know and love. That said, a question was posted on Twitter that got the Philadelphia star’s name trending and buzzing, and we’ve got those reactions listed out below. The knowledge @thoughtfulbae...
Black Thought Returns To Lead “School Of Thought” Carnegie Hall Workshop
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Johnny Louis / Getty The lyrically potent MC and entertainer Black Thought is making a return to Carnegie Hall to help young Hip-Hop artists perfect their craft later this spring. The Weill Music Institute of Carnegie Hall is welcoming back the Grammy Award-winning frontman and co-founder of The Roots to guide six young musicians in a workshop consisting of free classes designed to help them hone their skills. The MC will lead each of the artists in classes of the “School Of Thought” workshop focusing on lyricism, flow, style, and delivery, with producer and DJ Sean C providing assistance. The participants will also dive deep into learning the history of Hip-Hop during the workshop as well as getting intricate knowledge of the music industry through perso...
Black Thought Speaks On His Life Story In New Audible Project, “7 Years”
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Audible / Audible Tariq Trotter, a.k.a Black Thought is undoubtedly one of Hip-Hop’s greatest MCs, and over the years has only added more luster to his career with The Roots with every bar. A new creative venture will give fans a closer look into the artist that he is today. On Thursday (July 8th), Black Thought will be the subject of a new audiobook that will debut exclusively in the U.S. as part of the Words + Music series covering the intimate journeys of music artists such as Sheryl Crow, Smokey Robinson and more on Amazon’s Audible platform. 7 Years is an Audible Original that will feature Black Thought giving listeners an inside look into his journey from a rough & tumble childhood in Philadelphia to having to deal with dealing with a justice sy...
Black Thought Announces Collab Project With Danger Mouse
Source: NBC / Getty While OG Hip-Hoppers have been up on Black Thought‘s timeless lyrical prowess, lately he’s been getting the attention of more fans thanks to some freestyles that most rappers wish they could put down on paper with a pen. Now that his latest LP Streams of Thought Vol. 3 is out for public consumption, Black Thought revealed what he has in store for fans with his next release and man is it a doozy. During an interview with Hot 97’s Ebro In The Morning, The Roots front man revealed that instead of adding another volume to his Streams of Thought series, he’d be linking up with none other than fan favorite producer Danger Mouse, and releasing a full length standalone project he’s dubbed the “Dangerous Thoughts” album. Though it seems like the Illadelphia rapper is still ...
Questlove and Black Thought Pay Tribute to Former the Roots Bandmate Malik B: ‘The World Just Lost a Real One’
The Roots co-founder Malik B. died earlier on Wednesday at the age of 47. After his cousin, Don Champion, delivered the news, tributes from the music community began to pour in, but none were as powerful as those from his former Roots bandmates. Black Thought and Questlove remembered Malik B. — who was in the group from 1987-1999 and made a few sporadic appearances in the 2000s — but in different fashions. Black Thought honored the memory of Malik in a solemn Instagram post. “We made a name and carved a lane together where there was none. We ressurected [sic] a city from the ashes, put it on our backs and called it Illadelph. In friendly competition with you from day one, I always felt as if I possessed only a mere fraction of your true gift and potential. Your steel sharpened my steel as ...
Steel Sharpens Steel: Black Thought Issues Statement On Death of Malik B
Source: Scott Dudelson / Getty The Hip-Hop world is reeling due to the unexpected passing of Malik B. But one person certainly more pointedly feeling the pain of the fallen MC leaving this Earth too soon is his friend and fellow Roots founding member Black Thought. While Black Thought, born Tariq Trotter, and Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson initially found the Square Roots, Malik B would join the fold before the release of their debut album, Organix. But Do You Want More?!!!??! in 1995 was their breakthrough stateside, with Malik blessing bars on their projects until his departure around 2000. Taking to Instagram, Black Thought dropped some heartfelt words in tribute to his late partner in rhyme, making sure to know his greatness on the microphone inspired him to be that much better. “We made a...
Black Thought Announces ‘Streams of Thought, Vol. 3: Cane and Abel’ EP
Source: Sean Zanni / Getty For well over two decades, Tariq “Black Thought” Trotter has maintained his status as one of the best Hip-Hop artists to ever grace a microphone. Although the Bad Lieutenant is forever connected to The Roots for good reason, Black Thought’s solo run via his Streams Of Thought series will be getting a new installment on July 31. The latest EP, Streams of Thought, Vol. 3: Cane and Abel, continues Black Thought’s lyrical examinations and dominance within the art form, employing the same strategy of working with one producer as he did with the previous installment. This time, Thought’s new drop is produced solely by Sean C, who has worked with Jay-Z, Pusha T, Joey BadA$$, and more. Billed as an EP, the 13-track release features the likes of ScHoolboy Q, Swizz Beatz, ...
Iggy Pop, David Byrne and More Appear in Artist Maurizo Cattelan’s Bedtime Stories
Iggy Pop, David Byrne and other artists are collaborating on a new art project by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan. Titled Bedtime Stories, the digital art project asks each collaborator to read from their favorite book — whether it’s “a sentence, passage, chapter, or more.” Some contributors have read their favorite passages while others have shared something they wrote themselves. There were some who also shared an impromptu performance. To kick off the series, which is available on New Museum’s website, Pop pays tribute to his dog. “You were such a good-looking little dog,” he said in the recording. “And the next thing I knew, there you were, standing by my truck, looking up at me. I picked you up, put you on my lap and thought about keeping you — and in less than a minute I was co...
Questlove & Black Thought Sign First-Look Deal With Universal Television Alternative Studio
Source: NBC / Getty As members of The Roots, Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson and Tarik “Black Thought” Trotter have been rightly heralded as one of Hip-Hop’s brightest acts and now they’re taking their talents to new levels. It was recently announced that the longtime bandmates and friends have signed a first-look deal with Universal Television Alternative Studio and Universal Television. The new three-year deal will have the pair overseeing the development of a series of original programs, including both scripted and unscripted works, via their Two One Five Entertainment brand. This adds to the Questlove and Black Thought’s ongoing relationship with NBC as members of Jimmy Fallon’s house band for his late-night television program. “This deal is very important to us as we’ve been content produc...
