Kamal Gray
Kamal Gray | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | James Gray |
| Origin | Philadelphia, PA |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instruments | Keyboard, Vocals |
Kamal Gray is a keyboardist, rapper, vocalist, and producer from Philadelphia, PA.[1] He is member of the hip hop band, The Roots, who are also the house band, The Tonight Show Band on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.[2][3] His stage name "Kamal" comes from the saying "Come one, come all."
Gray joined The Roots in 1994, replacing keyboard player Scott Storch. He had just graduated from high school in Philadelphia, PA, and joined the band in London. His first album with The Roots was Illadelph Halflife in 1996.
Discography[edit]
With The Roots[edit]
- ...And Then You Shoot Your Cousin (2014), Def Jam Recordings
- Wise Up Ghost (2013), Blue Note
- Undun (2011), Def Jam Recordings
- Rising Down, (2008), Def Jam Recordings
- Game Theory, (2006), Def Jam Recordings[4]
- Things Fall Apart (1999)[5]
- Illadelph Halflife, (1996), DGC, Geffen Records
References[edit]
- ↑ "The Roots keyboardist assists student getting their degree". ABD WPVI-TV. October 18, 2019.
- ↑ Vincenty, Samantha (January 4, 2024). "All About The Tonight Show Band, The Roots". NBC.
- ↑ Bjorkgren, David (October 28, 2019). "Kamal Gray of The Roots Gives to Neumann Scholarships". Delco Today.
- ↑ Dombal, Ryan (August 31, 2006). "Review: Game Theory". Pitchfork.
- ↑ Grove, Rashad (February 23, 2023). "'Things Fall Apart': How It All Came Together for The Roots". U Discover Music. Archived from the original on 2023-12-10.
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