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What Had Happened Was

Illadelph Halflife Part 3

Dec 6, 2023
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.

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