Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson is releasing another book. The Roots drummer and acclaimed director will issue Hip-Hop Is History on June 11 via his own Auwa Books. See the book’s cover, designed by Reed Barrow, below. Questlove wrote Hip-Hop Is History with Ben Greenman—the musician’s collaborator on 2016’s Something to Food About: Exploring Creativity With Innovative … Read more
It’s time for fans to delve deeply into the story of the man known as the Godfather of Soul, James Brown. On Feb. 19, A&E will premiere a two-night documentary event sharing the history of “the immeasurable musical and cultural impact of the entertainment icon.” ET chatted with executive producer Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson at the James Brown: … Read more
Questlove, Local Natives, Leon Bridges, Warpaint, and six other artists have crafted signature tacos to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Los Angeles restaurant HomeState’s Band Taco program. The program recruits artists to create and name signature tacos for sale through HomeState; all proceeds go to the Sweet Relief Musicians Fund, an organization that raises money to … Read more