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The debut of Late Night w/ Jimmy Fallon hit the air last night on NBC; the clip above shows Jimmy & The Roots turning news headlines into a slow jam. For those that saw the episode, how do you think it will turn out?
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DJ Daddy Mack said this on March 3rd, 2009 at 9:45 am
I’m a Jimmy Fallon Fan so I watched it and was excited about it. He was mad nervous but once he get’s comfortable I think it’ll be great. He’s got a similar humor to Conan in the sense that it’s like cheesy stuff that makes “him” laugh more than anything. Which is great in my opinion. The fact that the ROOTS are the show’s band is so fuckin dope. But I hope that doesn’t mean they’re too busy to make albums now!?
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V.P. said this on March 3rd, 2009 at 9:53 am
haha, Jimmy is funny and I agree he is like Conan…the show has really good potential IMO.
p.s. they need to get the Roots a better set up…it looked kinda boughetto with the one dude standing on the floor and stuff.
Tommy said this on March 3rd, 2009 at 10:05 am
Great start! I digs it.
kid dynamite said this on March 3rd, 2009 at 10:15 am
never knew black thought had vocals like dat…
Naijaman said this on March 3rd, 2009 at 10:36 am
It the roots….
What more is there to say???…..
quo said this on March 3rd, 2009 at 10:40 am
jimmy look crazy nervous out there. he was sweating bullets with dinero. it cool though since it was his first show. but the roots were hot. they should just do a roots concert every night while jimmy gets his shit together.
El B. Sure said this on March 3rd, 2009 at 10:47 am
At what point of the show did Mantan and Sleep-N-Eat come out in blackface to do a song and dance with the Alabama Porchmonkeys?
jugga said this on March 3rd, 2009 at 10:47 am
“slow jam the news” was the best part of the show.
tl said this on March 3rd, 2009 at 10:54 am
Dope, Im going to be tuning in nightly .. werrdd
ryanhutch19 said this on March 3rd, 2009 at 10:56 am
that shit was tough…bravo for jimmy gettin the roots and props for the roots for killing it….goddamn thats how u make a late nite show….a blunt and this show before i sleep, gold
chris said this on March 3rd, 2009 at 11:10 am
the roots always bring it.
skeme said this on March 3rd, 2009 at 11:15 am
As a Roots fan, I feel bad for them. I’m sure they are making tons of money but they have this look on their faces like damn…we sold out like a mutha!. Jimmy is funny but this isn’t his nitch. I don’t want to root for failure but it would be nice to have the Roots back on the road and doing shows in L.A.
G-Wisey said this on March 3rd, 2009 at 11:24 am
Yo that was hilarious… I will definitely be tuning in…
Kraunik said this on March 3rd, 2009 at 11:47 am
Jimmy Did Good, Jimmy Did Good
JustinCase said this on March 3rd, 2009 at 12:02 pm
‘she added an amendment’…. ha ha ha that line cracked me up
mazzrock nyp said this on March 3rd, 2009 at 12:06 pm
haha I didnt know thought had vocals! Hilarious! lol
Nick said this on March 3rd, 2009 at 12:26 pm
“slow jam the news” was the best part of the show.
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co-sign….
Ty said this on March 3rd, 2009 at 12:42 pm
The Roots did well, as expected. What’s cool is they will still be doin live shows once a week @ the Highline Ballroom in NYC. As far as sellin’ out… no way is this gig indicative of that, as a matter of fact it speaks to thier versatility as well as a testament to thier true musicianship.
ESEUNO said this on March 3rd, 2009 at 1:18 pm
“Lick It For 10″ was p. great too though, if only by sheer ridiculousness.
So cool to see The Roots on this type of gig.
Patrick said this on March 3rd, 2009 at 4:37 pm
how is being a house band selling out? they are still playing the same type of music, very jazzy, very soulful. they’re even still rapping. just b/c an artist becomes successful doesn’t mean that it’s not ok. The Roots are very happy to have this gig, otherwise why would they accept it? Just ask Questo.
JTang said this on March 3rd, 2009 at 5:08 pm
Jimmy sucked on his first show but the roots were good
serrano142 said this on March 3rd, 2009 at 5:52 pm
absolutely loved Slow Jam the News – more, more, more
CrissieP said this on March 4th, 2009 at 5:07 pm
You have to understand that they have been on tour constantly since the late 90′s, they deserve to have a 9-5 and be able to tend to their families since NY is so close to Philly. I’m glad i’ve seen them perform 4 times; and since i live in DC i’m not too far away. They deserve to have a life.
Ave said this on June 16th, 2009 at 4:49 am