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The Legendary
Hip-Hop · 1999 · 5 tracks

The Legendary

The Roots

A lean, high-octane showcase of live-band hip-hop. Gritty Philly jazz meets razor-sharp lyricism and the most disciplined drum pocket in the genre.

July 20, 1999 · MCA Records

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A disciplined, high-stakes display of technical mastery and soulful urban grit.

Tracklist · 5 Tracks
01
Intro / Jusufckwithis
2:14
02
Table of Contents, Part 3
3:05
03
The Ultimate
4:05
04
The Battlestar ?uestacula, Part 3: The Search for Scratch
2:12
05
The Next Movement
3:53
Moments Worth Listening For
The way the drums snap into a perfect, dry pocket on track 2, anchoring Black Thought's relentless flow.
The chaotic, rhythmic scratching duel that defines the mid-section of the Battlestar suite.
The smooth, melodic bassline transition that introduces the iconic groove of The Next Movement.
Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does The Legendary sound next to the rest of The Roots's catalogue?

Confident+3.3σ

Confident saturates this record far more than the artist's norm.

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