THE ROOTS TO RECEIVE MURAL HONOUR
Acclaimed hip-hop stars THE ROOTS are to be honoured with a mural in their native Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
The You Got Me hitmakers, founded by rapper Black Thought and drummer Ahmir ‘?uestlove’ Thompson, will become the subject of Mural Arts’ new project, and organisers are asking for artists interested in participating to submit idea suggestions by 21 November (11).
A statement posted on the Mural Arts website reads: "The project will be located along South Street, an area in which Black Thought and ?uestlove practiced (sic) and showcased their musical skills.
"Mural Arts will produce a larger-than-life mural to showcase the breadth of The Roots’ musical accomplishments and their place in the pantheon of Philadelphia’s rich musical history." Thompson is humbled by the recognition and in a post on Twitter.com he writes, "career highlight for me".
The artwork is expected to be completed by July 2012.
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