Now See This: "We Gonna Make It" by Malik B and Mr. Green featuring Nate Green
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Longtime fans of the Roots will recognize the name Malik B.
Longtime fans of the Roots will recognize the name Malik B. He was the 1A MC of of the Roots Crew back in the day, always good for a bunch of verses on those early releases. But his personal struggles — spoken of frankly on Phrenology's "Water" — seemed to get in the way. Here's hoping this smooth-flowing love-letter to Philly (and his new album Unpredictable) is a sign that ’Lik is gonna get his due.
