Released on May 19, 2014, is the eleventh studio album by the legendary hip-hop band The Roots . This short, 33-minute concept album serves as a satirical exploration of violence in hip-hop and American society. Unlike their previous concept album, Undun , which followed a single character, this project features multiple characters—ne'er-do-wells and outlaws from the permanent underclass—whose lives eventually collide in a tragic act of violence. Featured Artists and Characters
: Includes a segment by French electro-acoustic composer Michel Chion ("Dies Irae") and string arrangements by D.D. Jackson performed by the Metropolis Ensemble . The Roots And Then You Shoot Your Cousin zip
: Features soulful and experimental contributions from Patty Crash , Mercedes Martinez , Modesty Lycan , and Raheem DeVaughn . Released on May 19, 2014, is the eleventh