The Roots et al Last Night at Radio City


DUDE, what a freaking great show last night at Radio City!!

Openers were some African duo playing what seemed to be traditional West African music, ethereal voice and some traditional instrument.

Then, the show was essentially a variety show with people like Mos Def and Erykah Badu and others I didn't know singing a few numbers. DJ Jazzy Jeff was behind the turntables and he had a 5 minute solo which was amazing. I was half thinking Will Smith was gonna come out and do Parents Just Don't Understand.

Intermission was Dave Chappelle and he was pretty damn funny and then basically said that Hollywood was pimping him out and he had to stop that in its tracks. Hence, he bagged on the 3rd season and went to Africa. He didn't say it directly but did so by telling a few stories about Iceberg Slim, a famous pimp.

The wife thought the flow of the show was a bit disjointed. They made amends by the end when Jay Z came out and rocked the house for a couple more tracks.