Elias closed his eyes. Every snare hit felt like a heartbeat he’d forgotten he had. The album moved through the cynicism of "Dear God 2.0" and the jazzy, frantic energy of "75 Bars," reflecting the exact rhythm of the city outside his window—beautiful, chaotic, and occasionally cruel.
"Gotta get a move on, before the sun come up / My son’s gonna be of age soon, I need a raise soon / Sell a couple records, maybe take the crew on a tour / As opposed to living life legally poor." the roots how i got over zip
Released in June 2010, How I Got Over stands as a pivotal entry in the storied discography of The Roots. Following the dark, politically charged themes of their previous effort, Rising Down , this album offered a more reflective and soulful exploration of survival, faith, and existence in a modern world. A Shift in Tone Elias closed his eyes
Lyrically, Black Thought explores themes of self-determination and African-American middle-class angst. Notable Collaborations "Gotta get a move on, before the sun