The New York Times – Music:
A producer, recording engineer and sound mixer, he helped pioneer the use of sampling in rap music, including on the influential album “The Low End Theory” by A Tribe Called Quest.
Category: Thompson, Ahmir (Questlove)
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Inside Heidi Klum’s 2025 Halloween Party: See All the Wacky Costumes
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
The model and television presenter, dressed as Medusa, hosted her annual bash, filled with zany costumes.
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A Sly Stone Primer: 15 Songs (and More) From a Musical Visionary
The New York Times – Music:
The Sly & the Family Stone leader is the subject of a new documentary directed by Questlove. Here’s what to know about his brilliant career and crushing addiction.
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Questlove on Parsing 50 Years of Music for His ‘S.N.L.’ Documentary
The New York Times – Music:
Digging through more than 900 episodes was bound to yield some surprises — and some warm memories. The experience didn’t disappoint.
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People Bought Crocs During the Pandemic. They Haven’t Stopped.
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
While other brands that thrived with customers in quarantine have dropped off, sales of the easily slipped-on clogs are up nearly 200 percent since 2019.
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Celebrating De La Soul, With Questlove
The New York Times – Music:
A conversation about the group’s impact and legacy as its music finally arrives on streaming services, just weeks after the death of one of its rappers, Dave Jolicoeur.
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How Questlove Pulled Off the Grammys’ Crowd-Pleasing Hip-Hop Tribute
The New York Times – Music:
The Roots drummer and D.J. was tapped by the Recording Academy to fit 50 years of rap history into 15 minutes. For once, the awards show gave the genre a fitting spotlight.
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Grammys Celebrate Hip-Hop History, From Grandmaster Flash to Lil Uzi Vert
The New York Times – Music:
The medley, curated by Questlove of the Roots, featured a taste of some two dozen songs from across decades, regions and movements.
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5 Minutes That Will Make You Love Sun Ra
The New York Times – Music:
Questlove, Dawn Richard and a range of other musicians, writers and critics share their favorites from the experimental pianist, organist and bandleader’s wide-ranging catalog.