Questlove concludes the story of The Roots' Illadelph Halflife album with the fallout from their breakthrough single 'What They Do'. The episode explores the impact of the Source Awards in 1995, their admiration for D'Angelo, finishing the album and releasing the single, the power of therapy, creating a music video, and their experience with MTV and Biggie.
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The release of The Roots' single 'What They Do' brought them success but came at an unimaginable cost.
The podcast host discusses the positive effects of working out on one's health and overall well-being.
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Introduction to El Adelph Half-Life Conclusion
In the concluding episode of El Adelph Half-Life, the speaker reflects on the three-hour long conversation that formed the basis of the podcast. Unexpectedly, the conversation takes an intriguing turn, resulting in what the speaker deems the greatest story of the season. The podcast host also mentions that he is going on tour during the holiday season.
Exploring the Influence of ODB
The podcast host reminisces about his first encounter with ODB's music and the impact it had on him. He mentions a recently released podcast that delves into ODB's life and music, highlighting the beliefs, experiences, and background that shaped his memorable songs.
The Rise of Workouts in Health
The podcast host discusses the positive effects of working out on one's health. While citing the importance of physical activity, he emphasizes the benefits of exercise and the reasons why it is good for overall well-being.
The Roots' Journey and Musical Collaborations
The podcast host shares personal anecdotes about his experiences with different musicians, such as Q-Tip, D'Angelo, and Raphael Saadiq. He highlights the creative connections and collaborations that took place during the production of their albums, including the process of making music videos.
In this episode Questlove concludes the story of The Roots' third studio album Illadelph Halflife with the fallout from the release of the single and infamous video for their breakthrough single 'What They Do'. The song's success was everything they wanted but the cost was unimaginable. This episode contains one of the greatest stories in What Had Happened Was history.