Questlove on the Origin of The Roots
What Had Happened Was
Growing up in Different Schools
The speaker reflects on their experiences attending various schools, from performing arts school to a Christian school, and finally, public school. They discuss feeling like an anomaly due to their musical abilities and the challenges of fitting in. The chapter ends with a pivotal moment of overhearing a conversation about Prince.
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