The Roots Vs. Def Jam, ''As Each Album Goes By, The Risk Of Annihilation Becomes Closer''

After making the leap to Def Jam, Philadelphia hip-hop band The Roots continue to struggle at the label.

In a recent Billboard article, Roots drummer Ahmir "?uestlove" Thompson details the disconnect between the group and Island Def Jam chairman L.A. Reid.

"He has no idea that 'Birthday Girl' isn't even on the album," Thompson told Billboard. "They don't know we shot the 'Rising Down' video. They just know they approved an (electronic press kit) budget."



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