The weather on Saturday was perfect for The Roots Picnic in Philadelphia, the second year of what will hopefully become an annual tradition. The Roots handpicked the line-up, which included Antibalas, Santigold, The Black Keys, Kid Cudi, Public Enemy, TV on the Radio, and more.

Public Enemy was before my time, but their set was definitely the highlight of the day. They performed their 1988 album, It Takes a Nation of Millions, backed by a live band for the first time in history. This is only the third time that they have played the album live on American soil in the 20+ years since its release. The 13-piece band that backed Public Enemy was comprised of The Roots, Black Keys drummer Patrick Carney, and the brass section from Antibalas.

The best part of the set was the element of collaboration, and it is surprising how few bands take advantage of this opportunity at festivals.  The Roots are known for their innovation and their ability to collaborate; they invite different artists to perform with them every week during their residency at Highline Ballroom.

Having seen Flavor Flav on a slew of reality shows, it was refreshing to finally see him do what he is known and respected for. He was on point and full of energy for the entire show.

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