This is probably one of the better songs about drug addiction made by a hip hop artist. The Roots used to consist of two emcees, Black Thought is still the lead emcee, but Malik B. left the group some time ago due to the inability to overcome his addiction. This song appeared on 2002's Phrenology album. In 2005, Malik began appearing on tracks with the Roots again. He's also featured on their release this year.
I think the song ends pretty powerful with the end of verse three:
"Hey yo, you better be a true friend to him
Before the itch put an end to him
Or give a pen to him
Or lock him up in the studio with a mic
'Cause on the real, it might save his life"
This is the Roots live on the Craig Kilborn Show.
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