Reflection Eternal W/ The Roots

I've had to be away from this blog for a month or so due to a new addition to the family. I haven't had much time to do much else. But, in the next week or so I plan to get it going again - I may not have had time to write up posts, but I have been listening to a lot of music.

Anyway, here is a video of Reflection Eternal being backed up by The Roots Crew on Jimmy Fallon. R.P.M. is probably my favorite release of the year so far, with Distant Relatives at #2.

Suzanne Vega And The Roots

I swear The Roots are the best thing to happen to late night since...ever. Of course, I can't stomach Jimmy Fallon, so I have to wait til the next day when someone is kind enough to post their performances. But, still.

This right here? This is the best "Tom's Diner" has ever sounded. I guess Suzanne Vega was on the show promoting something new. Honestly, I only know her for this one song. If you're not sure who she is, you'll remember once you hear it. Anyway this seems to be an extra performance they did for the web. You gotta love the Hip Hop flavor The Roots sprinkle over everything they touch.

Erykah Badu And The Roots

"...on this porch I'm rockin' back and forth like Lightnin' Hopkins"

I'm torn. I don't find Jimmy Fallon to be funny at all, so I can't watch his show. On the other hand, he has The Legendary Roots Crew as his house band, which makes for great performances when they back up whichever musical guest is on that night. Thankfully we have this tool called the Internet, and good people that post the only part of the show worth watching the next morning. Here is Erykah Badu performing her new single 'Window Seat' on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon with The Roots.