What Had Happened Was Do You Want More?!!!??!
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Nov 1, 2023 Questlove shares the story of The Roots' major label debut album, Do You Want More?!!!??!. Topics include the signing party, difficult family news, album sessions, classic songs, and David Letterman's involvement.
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Unique Label Commitment Deal
- Major labels often sign long deals but reserve the right to drop artists anytime with options.
- The Roots' Geffen deal uniquely guaranteed label commitment across multiple albums if those albums were made.
Family Crisis Amid Signing Party
- Questlove received difficult family news of his parents' separation during the Roots' signing party.
- This turmoil deeply influenced the emotional tone and work ethic during the recording sessions for "Do You Want More?!!!??!".
Meeting Lauryn Hill at Signing
- At their signing party, the group met emerging artists like Lauryn Hill, then mostly unknown.
- Questlove's intern experience at Rough House Records connected him to influential local artists and industry players.