Rising Down
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Rising Down is the eighth studio album by Philadelphia-based hip-hop band The Roots, released on Def Jam on April 29 2008. It is the band's second album with the label, following 2006's Game Theory. The album's title presumably comes from William T. Vollmann's 2004 book Rising Up and Rising Down: Some Thoughts on violence, freedom and urgent means. The album had a unique release, in that it was leaked just a week before release.
Collaborations
The album contains a large number of guest vocalists, particularly in comparison to previous Roots albums. The album features many of the same guest vocalists as Game Theory. Peedi Peedi, Malik B., Dice Raw, Porn and Mercedes Martinez all make repeat appearances. Washington, DC rapper Wale appears on the album, following an invite stemming from a Black Thought-tribute track called "Work" featured on his 100 Miles An' Runnin mixtape. Other notable emcees such as Mos Def, Talib Kweli, Common and Styles P appear on the album.
