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What Had Happened Was

Illadelph Halflife Part 2

Nov 29, 2023
Questlove shares the story behind the underground single Clones and how Chicago's Common became involved. The Fugees and The Roots push each other to excellence on stage. Discussion on the ego and musical process during the album creation. The Jazzy Fat Nasties, a lost album, and a snowstorm getaway driver story. Malek's studio involvement and memories of Fatin's contributions. The Roots and Fuji's co-headlining concert and anticipation leading up to it.
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  • The roots highlight the importance of refining stage presence and incorporating crowd-pleasing elements in their live performances.
  • Questlove admits to feeling anxious about being replaced in the group, emphasizing the tension between serving the song and serving one's ego.

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Formation of Clones and Perfecting Live Shows

In this podcast episode, the roots discuss the process behind creating their iconic single 'Clones'. They reflect on their collaboration with Common and how it pushed them to improve their live performances. The episode highlights the importance of refining their stage presence and incorporating crowd-pleasing elements in their shows.

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