There was a time where I would buy on the day of the release anything that ?uestlove had his hand in. D’angelo’s Voodoo, any Roots/Common album, heck – even some of his production work on Pop albums (x-tina’s Stripped and Joss Stone’s cover of “Fell in love with a (insert gender here)”). I was a die hard okayplayer – an original in fact. I lived and breathed anything that was a part of that family of music. It opened my horizons to all music – which ultimately made me the person who I am. I would mark release dates on my calendar. I was obsessed…

Well – The Roots’ 10th album was released in April and I still don’t own it. In fact, I haven’t even listened to it. It’s not like I still don’t love hip hop (I’m currently listening to the ?uestlove produced “Like Water for Chocolate” by Common in my Car). He also produced (along with James Poyser) the new Al Green album. I’m tempted to purchase both of those but haven’t yet…

I don’t know what’s stopping me.

It’s funny how you outgrow a phase. From being put on Roots’ show guest lists, to not even buying their latest CD. Is it a sign of growth or have I gone too far from my own roots….