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The Roots - Criminal ft. Saigon & Truck North


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  • Artist: The Roots
  • Title: Criminal ft. Saigon & Truck North
  • Featuring: Saigon
  • Producer: The Roots & Khari Mateen
  • Album: Rising Down
  • Label: Def Jam
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No matter where in the world you live, racism is prevalent.  For centuries, minorities have been unfairly beaten, shot and tortured because of their ethnicities and unfortunately, as of late, we have sadly been reminded of such grim realities (Jena 6, Sean Bell).  Although free speech is practiced in the United States, recording artists (especially those who are signed to major labels) rarely project their remarkably prominent voices.  Thankfully, Philadelphia’s own The Roots has brought an end to non-politically-driven music.  On a track on their new album, Rising Down, the band is joined by MCs Saigon and Truck North, who together discuss the journey of a lifelong hustler and his issues.  Note: tomorrow, an interview with The Roots’ ?uestlove will be featured on DJ Booth.

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THEDRZADVOCATE
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THEDRZADVOCATE
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um nah not really feeling this but saigon wasnt 2 bad on this ..

Posted on Apr 28, 2008

TheGreatest
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TheGreatest
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come on yall, its the roots, its always gonna be a banger.

Posted on Apr 28, 2008

djblaze
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djblaze
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I'm not really feeling the melody on this track too much. It just seems the feel of the track is off in some way. Maybe it is meant to be like that to be different; but it just throws something off for me. The rapping is OK and the chorus is decent. I wouldn't really play it again though, so it's an OK joint!

Posted on Apr 28, 2008

mk18769
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4/5 .. sounds unique and solid at the same time ...

Posted on Apr 28, 2008

Dj Astro
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Hey TheGreatest u rite homie, its da roots they stay bringin da fire. i definitely will have dis track on repeat all dai. Go Roots, da Melody is FIRE!!!!

Posted on Apr 28, 2008

donjonjon
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donjonjon
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Roots aren't givin me much reason to wanna hear this track again

Posted on Apr 28, 2008

Cocotaso
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Cocotaso
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I really enjoy the beat.. Its different, its something you can vibe to..

To Donjonjon, play it again.. Listen to what they say, listen to the roots jam.. You might change your mind???

Posted on Apr 28, 2008

Djpussy monster
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Djpussy monster
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nahhh

Posted on Apr 28, 2008

mayne
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This track is sick. You got to listen to the words and context. I dig

Posted on Apr 28, 2008

The Dark Philosopher
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Ehhhh nah...def not feeling this...the melody is good though.

Posted on Apr 28, 2008

PattyPatty85
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The music is really good, it's something different!!

Posted on Apr 28, 2008

DJ Mike E.
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The chorus is weird to me...the flowing is okay anf the beat is as well..

Posted on Apr 28, 2008

jesavail02
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Roots always bring the best and this as good as it gets!

Posted on Apr 28, 2008

chariot of fire
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the legendary roots crew

Posted on Apr 28, 2008

Da Bo$$
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Da Bo$$
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WACK

Posted on Apr 28, 2008

HipHop_Fiend
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HipHop_Fiend
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I really like the chorus...even if you don't like The Roots or you're like me and have no idea who Truck North is, you gotta admit that Saigon is nice. I'd give this more than one listen. Cool track - positive message and original.

Posted on Apr 28, 2008

AK
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AK
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sounds like a soundtrack for a movie.. the flow is nice though

Posted on Apr 30, 2008

WOW!!
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i watched "Paper Soldiers" yesterday and i think Saigon wuz in it...he's a gud actor....i luv dat movie. anyway i dont like DIS song.

Posted on Apr 30, 2008

Beezy
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Beezy
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I GUESS SOME PEOPLE LIKE DIS TYPE OF MUSIC. BUT ME, NAWWWWWWW

Posted on May 01, 2008

BDF44
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This is not my kinda feel,however that does not take away from the message and flow which I think is powerful. Lupe would have been good on this. Am I the only person who wants the roots to do an entire album with that "What they Do" feel to it! That was one of my all time favorite songs. This is a good song.

Posted on May 02, 2008

BDF44
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Damn! Saigon did kill this though.....

Posted on May 02, 2008

Shep
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Shep
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This is enough right here to make me go pick this album up. The Roots know how to put a track together. Quality in the first degree.

Posted on Jul 04, 2008

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