What Had Happened Was Organix Part 2
Oct 25, 2023
In this episode, Questlove talks about The Roots' journey recording their first LP 'Organix', the challenges they faced as a busking group transitioning to recording artists, and the ongoing battle between live instrumentation and sampling. They also discuss the impact of the year 1988 in hip hop, the creative process behind 'Organix', and analyzing music and memories. Additionally, they introduce Distro Kid, a music distribution service, and share their journey to signing a record deal.
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Reimagining Organix as New Music
- Questlove sees their debut album Organix as a fresh start, urging to view their past work as a new band would.
- He encourages absorbing roots music as inspiration to avoid being creatively stagnant and derivative.
Malik B and Leonard Join Roots
- Malik B joined The Roots after being approached by jazz legend Jamal Adine Takuma who invited them to a European festival.
- Leonard Hubbard was added on bass when a former player left, rounding out the group during this key transition.
Scott Storch Joins The Roots
- Scott Storch joined The Roots after impressing Questlove and others by playing complex keyboard parts after hearing a 10-second clip.
- His keyboard skill added a unique sound that was vital for the group's musical progression.