What Had Happened Was Do You Want More?!!!??! Part 3
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Nov 15, 2023 The conclusion of 'Do You Want More?!!!??!' reveals how The Roots met Rahzel the human beatbox, their first improvised session together, and the epic ending with Ursula Rucker's poem. Also, learn about the challenges in the music industry, female empowerment, hip-hop's influence on pop culture, and the release of their album 'Distortion Static'.
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Meeting Rahzel the Beatboxer
- Questlove recounts how they met Rahzel, the human beatbox, through a chance encounter and improvised session.
- This spontaneous collaboration became a track on their album, showcasing organic creativity.
Ursula Rucker's Spontaneous Album Poem
- Rich wanted a strong album ending and got Zaki Shangay to write a female empowerment poem.
- When she was unavailable, Ursula Rucker stepped in and recorded the closing poem in one take, impressing the group.
Buying Tickets and Taking Control
- After the album was finished, the Roots took their budget and bought airline tickets to London to make noise independently.
- This bold move helped them create buzz before the label could promote them.