What Had Happened Was

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.

In this episode, Questlove talks about The Roots' journey recording their first LP 'Organix', the challenges they faced as a busking group transitioning to recording artists, and the ongoing battle between live instrumentation and sampling. They also discuss the impact of the year 1988 in hip hop, the creative process behind 'Organix', and analyzing music and memories. Additionally, they introduce Distro Kid, a music distribution service, and share their journey to signing a record deal.

Questlove and Black Thought of The Roots discuss the formation of the band, choosing their name, their musical influences, and their early experiences in the Philadelphia hip-hop scene.

Legendary band-leader, drummer and Oscar winner Questlove unpacks his childhood musical beginnings and the formation of The Roots in high school. They also discuss nostalgia culture, Questlove's upbringing in a musical family, and their experiences performing at renowned venues.

Host introduces Season 4, a deep dive into Quest Love's first four albums. They mention podcast network and upcoming book.

Legendary Queens rapper-turned show host N.O.R.E. teams up with Miami hip-hop pioneer DJ EFN for a night of boozy conversation and boisterous storytelling. The hosts and guests engage together in fun, light-hearted conversation - looking back at their paths to success, highlighting their lives, friendships, and iconic moments within their career. In this unfiltered series, drinks are flowing and jokes are rolling - take a seat at the table with N.O.R.E & EFN. You Gotta Relax! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

in this bonus episode from the What Had Happened Was vault, Dante Ross tells the story of working on Everlast's second album, and their collaboration with Carlos Santana "Put Your Lights On' which led to the trio winning a Grammy. Dante goes in-depth on the recording of the song and what it meant for him and his family to be working with the legendary guitarist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rap Radar is the home of hip-hop’s most revealing interviews. Each week, famed journalists Elliott Wilson and Brian ‘B.Dot’ Miller invite A-listers from across the hip-hop industry to sit down for the definitive conversation around life experiences, music and culture. Listen to new episodes every Thursday wherever you get your podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In our season finale we pick up with Dante Ross's story after the massive success of Whitey Ford Sings the Blues. He wins a Grammy for a record with Everlast and Carlos Santana and goes on to become a sought after producer and remixer before returning to A&R in a very different music business. Hear about it all and what's coming in the future for a music business legend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After leaving Elektra Records, Dante Ross started working less behind the scenes and along with his partner John Gamble, went deeper than ever into production. Having known Everlast from the House of Pain and Rhyme Syndicate days, they began working on an album that would change all of their lives: Everlast's multi-platinum solo debut, Whitey Ford Sings the Blues Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices