Questlove defends Sexyy Pink showing on Roots Picnic 2024 line-up
Questlove has defended Sexyy Pink showing on the Roots Picnic 2024 line-up, saying “I’m nonetheless shocked yall obtained power for ‘”oh hell no isms’.”
The road-up for the annual Philadelphia music pageant was revealed yesterday (February 20) and featured the likes of Lil Wayne, Jill Scott, Nas, André 3000 and extra. The occasion will return to The Mann in Fairmount Park in Philadelphia, PA on June 1-2.
]The announcement of Sexyy Pink’s look at this 12 months’s version of Roots Picnic was met with criticism attributable to her assist for Trump in addition to feedback of her being “trashy”.
The Roots drummer took the time to answer one of many hateful feedback about Sexyy Pink’s inclusion on the lineup, saying that he was “shocked” on the reactions.
“Rattling…..hell hath frozen over once I like a Mel submit. There may be at all times that one aft on the present everybody hates as a result of it serves as a reminder the hip hop THEY like is from 30 years in the past. I imply I get it it however look: we gotta spherical and steadiness the day trip: there are different levels & podcasts and occasions to see,” Questlove wrote within the feedback part (per Stereogum).
He continued: “I’m nonetheless shocked yall obtained power for “oh hell no isms” prefer it’s 16 years people–when have you ever seen a pageant during which EVERY ACT is the act you like? I imply the way in which I see it: cats in right here bringing a sure power: in the meantime there’s a entire total Jill submit & an Amerie submit & a Black Thought submit & a Meth & Pink submit & I see/hear nary a “I really like actual music” particular person SUPPORTING that web page.
“It’s nearly price it only for this engagement & trolling was the very last thing on my thoughts lol. Roots Picnic is effectively rounded and that’s why it really works.”
Elsewhere, the Roots Picnic may even see numerous collaborations happen equivalent to The Roots’ Black Thought performing with Technique Man and Redman, Fantasia and Muni Lengthy teaming up with Adam Blackstone and Scarface and Amerie set to play with the Yard Band.
Common ticket sale will begin on Friday, February 23 at 10am native time. Visit here to purchase tickets.
In different information, Questlove beforehand shared his ideas on André 3000’s comeback album, describing it as “an excellent drugs”.
In a prolonged Instagram submit, Questlove shared his enthusiasm for the brand new challenge, writing: “Man — critics typically ask ‘what music do you want you’da written that one other artist made?’ The reply is at all times [OutKast’s] ‘SpottieOttieDopealiscious”’however man — this was subsequent degree.”
“I’m no stranger to the ‘departure album’, The Roots’ drummer continued. “I’ve even taught my first 2 years at NYU about them (Sgt Peppers/Soiled Thoughts/Paul’s Boutique/Pet Sounds/There’s A Riot Goin On/Journey By way of The Secret Life Of Crops/Pinkerton/Awaken My Love/Gradual Prepare Coming/Right here My Expensive) — albums the exact opposite of what the artist is thought for.”
“I knew this 3000 jawn was a left flip however I didn’t realize it’s the RIGHT left flip. All you beginner meditators/microdosers/“time-out-for-me—before-I-hurt-someone” people who find themselves making an attempt to do higher — THIS is nice drugs music for you.”
“I at all times stated “sooner or later imma make the ambient file I’d like to sleep and dream to”,” he added, earlier than concluding: “thanks @andre3000 #NewBlueSun”.