So this video is hella (in internet time) old, ie. more than a week, I know this, but I’ma post it anyway ‘cos I’m clearly not hung up on being the first on everything. The Root’s next album How I Got Over was supposed to come out late last year but has been pushed back to this year. I’m not sure if there’s a solid date yet. In any case, here’s a little taste of what’s to come and it’s sounding lovely to me.

The Roots “How I Got Over” from Okayplayer on Vimeo.

Tracklisting:

1. The Pharcyde-Runnin’
2. Slum Village-Fall In Love
3. Common-The Light
4. Erykah Badu-Didn’t Cha Know
5. De La Soul-Stakes Is High
6. Busta Rhymes-Show Me What You Got
7. The Roots-Dynamite
8. A.G. feat. Aloe Blacc-Hip Hop Quotable
9. The Pharcyde-Drop
10. Amp Fiddler-I Believe In You
11. Steve Spacek-Dollar

This is the first in a series of planned albums focusing on different aspects of the illustrious producer’s career and should be seen as a tribute to his memory and spirit.  In the coming months, look for separate volumes for both his remix work and production on his own projects.  Dillanthology,Volume 1 will be in stores March 31, 2009.

http://www.rapsterrecords.com/dilla

This is the best song I’ve heard so far from the forthcoming Rising Down album. It features Chrisette Michele and most-hyped-MC of the moment, Wale.