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Philadelphia's
Roots, popularly regarded as among today's most innovative,
adventurous and influential bands, have just completed 'The
Tipping Point,' their new album for release July 13, 2004 by
Geffen. 'The Tipping Point,' says Roots founding member and
drummer Ahmir Thompson, is the "sum of our 6 records and our 12
years as a band. Most of our album titles are chosen to reflect
on the mood of where the group is and we feel as though this
album is our biggest step. " 'The Tipping Point' (the title
refers to Malcolm Gladwell's book on the critical moments that
touch off social phenomena) is the Roots' follow-up to their
Grammy-nominated album 'Phrenology.' On that lauded album, the
Roots created a "blueprint for twenty-first-century pop music,"
(Rolling Stone). With contributions from Jean Grae,
Martin Luther, Devin the Dude, guitarist Captain Kirk Douglas,
producer Scott Storch and comedian Dave Chappelle, 'The Tipping
Point' also highlights the collective of artists and producers
who the Roots have championed throughout their career.
Elsewhere on the record, comedian Dave Chappelle makes an
appearance on "In Love With (The Mic)" and the group also pays
homage to Sly and the Family Stone with a "virtual" duet on
"Everybody is a Star."
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