The Next Movement

The Roots

About The Next Movement

"The Next Movement" is a single by The Roots from their fourth album Things Fall Apart (1999). The track features scratching from DJ Jazzy Jeff and background vocals from R&B duo Jazzyfatnastees. Randall Roberts of the Riverfront Times called it "one of the best singles of the '90s". Charles Stone III directed the song's music video.


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Yeah, you go
Hey you listeners, stop what you're doin' and
Set it in motion, it's the next movement
You listeners, stop what you're doin' and
Set it in motion, it's the next movement

Word up, we got the hot hot music, The hot music
The hot hot music, the hot music
The hot hot music, the hot music
The hot hot music, the hot music

Yo, one, two, one-two one-two
That's how we usually start, once again it's the Thought
The Dalai Lama of the mic, the prime minister Thought
This directed to whoever in listening range
Yo the whole state of things in the world bout to change
Black rain fallin' from the sky look strange
The ghetto is red hot, we steppin' on flames
Yo, it's inflation on the price for fame
And it was all the same, but then the antidote came
The Black Thought, ill syllablist, out the Fifth
This heavyweight rap shit I'm about to lift
LIKE, a phyllum lift up it's seed to sunlight
I plug in the mic, draw like a gunfight
I never use a cordless, or stand applaudless
Sippin' cholorophyll out of ill silver goblets
I'm like a faucet, monopoly's the object
There ain't no way to cut this tap, you got ta get wet
Your head is throbbin' and I ain't said shit yet
The Roots crew, the next movement, c'mon!

And yes y'all
You are now in tune to the sounds
Of the legendary, foundation, check it out, uh

Testin', yo, you go
Hey you listeners, stop what you're doin' and
Set it in motion, it's the next movement
You listeners, stop what you're doin' and
Set it in motion, it's the next movement

Word up, we got the hot hot music, The hot music
The hot hot music, the hot music
The hot hot music, the hot music
The hot hot music, the hot music

Word up, the formation of words to fit
That's what I usually disturb you with
A lot of rappers never heard of this, or know half the time it is
You doubt the Illa-Fifth, what could you accomplish?
Whether they skywriting your name, or you anonymous
You be speechless, with stinging sinuses
The Roots royal highnesses through your monitors
I tilt my crown, then blow down a diamond kiss
You need to buy a CD and stop rewindin' this
I'm the finalist, shinin' like a rugged amethyst
And at your music conference, I'm the panelist
Listen close to my poetry, I examine this
Like an analyst, to see if you can handle this
Check it out
You, got the groove, emcees
Freeze, stand still, nobody move
Unless you dealin' with The Next Movement
The P-Phi-D we be the mon-u-ment
I live my life nice, but I'm not too bent
You theatrical as a Broadway play, this ain't Rent
One hundred percent, straight out the Basement
Spreading this across a planet on some next shit
How many people feelin this love music? C'mon

Yo, you go
Hey you listeners, stop what you're doin' and
Set it in motion, it's the next movement
You listeners, stop what you're doin' and
Set it in motion, it's the next movement

Word up, we got the hot hot music, The hot music
The hot hot music, the hot music
The hot hot music, the hot music
The hot hot music, the hot music

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The Roots

The Roots are an American Grammy Award-winning hip hop/neo soul band formed in 1987 by Tariq "Black Thought" Trotter and Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are known for a jazzy, eclectic approach to hip hop which includes live instrumentals.Malik B., Leonard "Hub" Hubbard, and Josh Abrams were added to the band, originally called The Square Roots. more »

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Written by: TARIK L. COLLINS, LEONARD N. HUBBARD, AHMIR K. THOMPSON, MERCEDES MARTINEZ, TRACEY MOORE, JIMMY GRAY

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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12 facts about this song

Release Date
"The Next Movement" by The Roots was released on September 21, 1999.
Album
The song is a part of the album "Things Fall Apart". This particular album is considered one of The Roots' best works.
Genre
"The Next Movement" falls under the genre of neo soul and alternative hip hop. The Roots have been widely known for their experimentation with different sounds and innovative musical direction.
Collaboration
The song features vocals from DJ Jazzy Jeff, an American DJ, record producer, and comedian.
Production
The song was co-produced by the band members Black Thought and Questlove, who are also the founding members of The Roots.
Critical Reception
"The Next Movement" along with the album "Things Fall Apart" was met with critical acclaim and is often cited as one of the landmark albums in alternative hip hop.
Music Video
The music video of "The Next Movement" was directed by Charles Stone III, an American film director, and features the band members in a stylish black-and-white visual.
Live Performance
The Roots are known for their dynamic live performances and "The Next Movement" has been a staple in their concert setlists.
Lyrics
The lyrics of the song discuss the societal pressures and expectations on black men, a theme that The Roots have often tackled in their music.
Instruments
The Roots, unlike most hip hop acts, are notable for using live instruments in their performances and recordings. "The Next Movement" features the band's characteristic use of drums, bass, and keyboard.
Achievements
The success of "The Next Movement" contributed significantly to the commercial success of "Things Fall Apart," which eventually went Platinum.
Influence
The song has served as a major influence and inspiration for many artists in the neo soul and alternative hip hop genres.

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