Subject: Questlove

• Original Style

  The Roots makes rap come alive live

  March 11, 1999

• Turning the Screw: Fela Kuti, Jay-Z, Left Eye, Lil Wayne, Ed McMahon, Ciara, DMX and More

  September 30, 2008

• No Pimps Allowed

  Common and Black Eyed Peas dare to raise the artistic standards of hip-hop

  November 16, 2000

• Master Blaster

  Cody ChesnuTT sees rock and roll, and he wants to repaint it black

  February 27, 2003

• Turning the Screw: Von Won, Lil O, Ludacris, Flo Rida, the Roots, Suge Knight, Too $hort, The Kanye, Ghostface Killah and More

  Welcome back to Turning the Screw, Rocks Off's weekly rap post. It probably won't rhyme, at least most of the time. E-mail tips to introducingliston@gmail.com. Thanks, homies.       (Churchy) Single of the Week:  "I Love You," Von Won     Wire To Wire       Hat tip to Lil' O and all of those that showed up for his "Put On for Your City" food drive. No word on whether or not he pepper-sprayed the food and had it lookin' all spicy. And we know th

  November 24, 2008

• Rooting Interest

  July 17, 1997

• Musicians on Twitter

  Is the "microblog" Internet phenomenon the next leap forward or just a tweeting waste of time?

  February 12, 2009

• Nosaprise

  June 12, 2008

• The Roots Will Not Apologize

  ?uestlove and company: Those who don't like our angriest album can step right off

  June 12, 2008

• Al Green: Lay It Down

  May 29, 2008

• Electric Purgatory: The Fate of the Black Rocker

  Local filmmaker Raymond Gayle explores how the pioneers of rock became anomalies

  January 31, 2008

• Stevie Wonder

  An Icon returns to the stage after 14 years

  November 29, 2007

• Get Down with Dave

  Chappelle returns with a raucous Block Party

  March 2, 2006

• The Roots, with Floetry

  Wednesday, June 8, at HUSH, 15625 Katy Freeway, 713-330-HUSH.

  June 2, 2005

• Pat McGee Band, Michael Tolcher and Pilot Radio

  Friday, May 14

  May 13, 2004

• Mouse Rap

  Okayplayer -- the Roots' home on the Net -- is more than just a Web site. For some hip-hop heads, it's a way of life.

  May 13, 2004

• Murs

  Murs 3:16: The 9th Edition (Def Jux)

  April 22, 2004

• Tyrannosaurus Raps

  Jurassic 5 will help you remember hip-hop the way it oughta be

  August 8, 2002

• Five Spot: The Laid-Back Genius of Devin the Dude

  Welcome back to Five Spot. Every Friday, we'll examine a recent bit of music news and, sometimes awkwardly, tie it to a bit of Houston rap. It's five videos and occasional cussing. Send tips to introducingliston@gmail.com. Ohio's rapper-turned-Internet-sensation Kid Cudi signed his first major deal yesterday. We'll wait for the applause to die down before we continue... ... When Cudi's A Kid Named Cudi mixtape came out last year, everyone fawned over his "lovable stoner persona." Admitted

  April 17, 2009

• Summer Stock

  August 6, 2009