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...their tunes when they need a rap song to soundtrack an onscreen party. Hell, the Roots have even sampled Radiohead. On “Rising Down,” Roots MC Black Thought says “They can never take the pen away / I’m LeRoi Jones.” But if these guys are aiming to please Amiri Baraka, they’re probably missing their mark. Assimilationist tendencies aside, the Roots have done little over the years to play down their representational politics. Just look at the group’s name, or the title...
...pale copy of that legendary psychological comedy—these urbanites are not as sophisticated, nor as funny as the Family Crane.3. “Everybody Hates Chris”The critics’ favorite, but it’s really unclear why. Rock and partner Ali LeRoi have never written anything remotely funny together, and this is merely another link in the chain. The humor is weak and recycled—not to mention the title. 2. “My Name is Earl”This show has now landed, along with “The Office...
...ripped from the “Friday” films. The series is apparently based on Rock’s life as a 13-year old growing up in Bed-Stuy but attending an all-white school. But remember: this is from the writing team of Rock and Ali LeRoi, who brought you such hits as “Head of State” and “Down to Earth,” two movies which were somehow not universally lauded by critics. I’ll give it this—it’s definitely the best...
...notes as he was of including more than one of those notes in a single bowing. His frantic, headbanging sawing on “Lie In” was unquestionably high energy and exhilarating at times, but was not nearly as articulate as the taut, focused solos of saxophonist Leroi Moore...
Matthews isn't the sole important member of the Dave Matthews Band (DMB for short). There's Carter Beauford, 42, the steady, disciplined drummer. Says Matthews: "One thing that drives me is trying to impress him." And there's Leroi Moore, 39, the saxman. "Leroi," says Matthews, "can make me cry onstage with something he plays." There's also bassist Stefan Lessard, 26, the youngest member. "He's so inventive and melodic," says Matthews. And finally there's Boyd Tinsley, 36, the showboating, show-stopping violinist. If a gig's going slowly, says Matthews, "It's usually Boyd that wakes...