By 1995, Philadelphia natives The Legendary Roots Crew (simply known as The Roots) had acquired a reputation as one of the most creative acts in hip-hop. They developed their second-to-none live shows by touring the globe and gaining an international following that would ultimately propel them into superstardom. An independently released debut album, Organiz, showcased the band’s undeniable potential, but their major-label debut, Do You Want More?!!!??!, released on January 17, 1995, established them as the standard-bearers of underground, jazz-infused hip-hop with live instrumentation.