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Source: Vickey Ford (Sneakshot) for Okayplayer
Source: Vickey Ford (Sneakshot) for Okayplayer
The return of P & The Yessirs is upon us
Over the last few weeks, we've unpacked a lengthy interview with Questlove from behind-the-scene at Roots Picnic 2017. What would have otherwise been a standalone has bloomed into something much more comprehensive and life-affirming, detailing The Roots' come-up from seed to perennial hip-hop powerhouse, a life-threatening onstage moment and the band's recent expansion, welcoming producer Stro Elliot to the troupe in parts one through three of a special five-part installment of The Questions.
WATCH: Questlove Reveals His Most Embarrassing (and Gruesome) Onstage Moment
In today's episode, Questo reveals that well before taking the stage with Roots Picnic headliner, Pharrell, in Philly, their paths had crossed thrice over. First, for The Roots' very purple remix album of Pharrell's solo debut In My Mind, linking years later for a project that was eventually shelved, and once more recently, when Skateboard P bestowed Questo and The Roots with the stems and masters to his Motown-leaning Hidden Figures compositions for the group to remake in the key of The Yessirs.
WATCH:Questlove on The Roots' Bucket-Drumming Beginnings
He'd stop short at giving a precise date on the release, but does go on to claim a potential Black Friday drop could be on the way. Suppose nothing's set until the ink dries, but we may have another stellar outing from The Roots to look forward to by the end of 2017 on top of their own forthcoming album, End Game. Watch Questlove detail remaking the Hidden Figures OST with assistance from the Dap Kings in part four of The Questions below. Hold tight for the final transmission.
