The Roots - How I Got Over

Arriving at a turning point in both the band’s career and the wider cultural landscape, How I Got Over finds The Roots balancing introspection, resilience, and musical experimentation. The album blends soul, gospel, jazz, and progressive hip hop into a cohesive statement about survival and self reflection. Its lead single, “Dear God 2.0.”, reimagines the Monsters of Folk track and features contributions from Yim Yames of My Morning Jacket, Conor Oberst and Mike Mogis of Bright Eyes, and M. Ward, transforming the song into a searching meditation on faith and uncertainty.

The album also includes appearances from John Legend, Joanna Newsom, Blu, and longtime Roots collaborators Dice Raw, Truck North, and P.O.R.N., reinforcing the group’s reputation for thoughtful collaboration and musical depth. Earnest, socially aware, and sonically rich, How I Got Over stands as one of The Roots’ most emotionally resonant releases and a defining work of late era conscious hip hop.