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The Roots - Criminal ft. Saigon & Truck North

The Roots
Artist:The Roots
Title:Criminal ft. Saigon & Truck North
Featuring:Saigon , Truck North
Producer: The Roots & Khari Mateen
Album:Rising Down
Label:Def Jam
Twitter:@questlove
Website:The Roots's Website

Average Rating:   32121   3.2
Total Ratings:       28

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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DJ Z
Rating:  43211
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Posted on Apr 27, 2008    

THEDRZADVOCATE
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THEDRZADVOCATE
Total Ratings: 434
Rating:  21321
um nah not really feeling this but saigon wasnt 2 bad on this ..


Posted on Apr 28, 2008    

TheGreatest
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TheGreatest
Total Ratings: 269
Rating:  43211
come on yall, its the roots, its always gonna be a banger.


Posted on Apr 28, 2008    

djblaze
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djblaze
Total Ratings: 2899
Rating:  21321
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!
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Posted on Apr 28, 2008    

mk18769
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Total Ratings: 307
Rating:  43211
4/5 .. sounds unique and solid at the same time ...


Posted on Apr 28, 2008    

Dj Astro
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Total Ratings: 381
Rating:  54321
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    

Guest
Rating:  21321
       
Roots aren't givin me much reason to wanna hear this track again


Posted on Apr 28, 2008    

Cocotaso
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Cocotaso
Total Ratings: 109
Rating:  43211
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
Total Ratings: 132
Rating:  21321
nahhh


Posted on Apr 28, 2008    

mayne
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Total Ratings: 256
Rating:  43211
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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Total Ratings: 159
Rating:  21321
Ehhhh nah...def not feeling this...the melody is good though.


Posted on Apr 28, 2008    

PattyPatty85
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PattyPatty85
Total Ratings: 3048
Rating:  32121
The music is really good, it's something different!!


Posted on Apr 28, 2008    

RLTskillz
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RLTskillz
Total Ratings: 406
Rating:  21321
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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Total Ratings: 1170
Rating:  43211
Roots always bring the best and this as good as it gets!


Posted on Apr 28, 2008    

chariot of fire
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Total Ratings: 38
Rating:  54321
the legendary roots crew


Posted on Apr 28, 2008    

Da Bo$$
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Da Bo$$
Total Ratings: 869
Rating:  14321
WACK


Posted on Apr 28, 2008    

HipHop_Fiend
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HipHop_Fiend
Total Ratings: 85
Rating:  43211
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    

Guest
Rating:  54321
       
Posted on Apr 28, 2008    

aspiring dj
Rating:  43211
Posted on Apr 28, 2008    

aspiring dj
Rating:  43211
Posted on Apr 28, 2008    

Tex
Rating:  14321
Posted on Apr 29, 2008    

AK
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AK
Total Ratings: 134
Rating:  21321
sounds like a soundtrack for a movie.. the flow is nice though


Posted on Apr 30, 2008    

WOW!!
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Total Ratings: 708
Rating:  14321
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
Total Ratings: 26
Rating:  21321
I GUESS SOME PEOPLE LIKE DIS TYPE OF MUSIC. BUT ME, NAWWWWWWW


Posted on May 01, 2008    

BDF44
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BDF44
Total Ratings: 2283
Rating:  43211
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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BDF44
Total Ratings: 2283
Rating:  43211
Damn! Saigon did kill this though.....


Posted on May 02, 2008    

Shep
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Shep
Total Ratings: 63
Rating:  54321
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    

RunNGun22
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Justp94
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Total Ratings: 3
Rating:  54321
The Roots are awesome.


Posted on May 12, 2011    

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