Jimmy Fallon Slow Jamz The NEWZ

Who doesn’t love The Roots? This band is a traveling jam session evoking the sound of a well versed youth. Well versed includes a mix of global elements important to a generation who elected the first black president, such as, politics, activism, and a consciousness of sound music. Yes, sound music is indeed a very important part of the post baby boomer generation and  NBC is very aware of this (if only the record companies can get it together)….but I’m no fool.  So imagine mixing up a majority  SNL “Weekend Update” with Jimmy Fallon, seasoned with 12 second bits of sultry “Secret Garden” inspired R&B break downs, sprinkled with Black Thought laying vocals and ?uestlove leading the band on the drums…..and you couldn’t really ask for a more perfect back drop for the news. The only problem is The Roots are the fuckin back drop. It’s an oxymoron to say the least. I totally understand what NBC is doing. Now that Conan O’Brien is taking Leno’s spot, what could possible break the mold of the Late Night regimen circuit? I know….add a great band to make a questionably funny host look cool. I’m not mad at The Roots. This puts another notch on their belts as not just an ordinarily talented “Rap” band. They have skills and wit….but there is a bit of trepidation.

Black Thought: “Yeah, it’s definitely a concern, but I wouldn’t call it a worry. It’s a concern. We’re all putting forth the best effort to make sure he’s the next Conan and not the next . . .”

“Chevy.” – The Village Voice

Jimmy Fallon is no Dave Chappelle, but this project NBC is cooking up could be one of two things….surprisingly genius or a waste of time for a great band….Stay tuned and Check out Late Night with Jimmy Fallon on NBC

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