The Roots On The Negro Rule

The subject matter of the cover straight from ?uesto's mouth....
(from Okayplayer.com)
The Reconstruction period in American History.

this drawing is entitled NEGRO RULE. and it pretty much sums up the
feeling of the Confederate Union towards the newly freed slaves and
the idea that if given power they would reek havoc and chaos on the
country.

somehow in watching this election one can't help but wonder if those
unspoken feelings----- (btw..."if obama was a white man" is also the
new nig---ok...im sorry....black)---reflect the looming figure of the
old figureheads of washington now?

We are enjoying our tenure down here in southeast asia. even more
amused at all of this birthday girl madness going on. the OFFICIAL
video (meaning the one we pay for with our own dollars) will be mired
in more controversy once you get wind of who we got to star in this
bit. i just hope that this won't tarnish the O campaign im associated
with (i mean after all in two weeks we done kilted whitey, gave the
finga to the innnaNET, and now eyeing all the 18 year olders in the
house? sheeesh political indeed!

but im always one to give CLues, such as
http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=25svq7p&s=3

i know....im an ass!

-El ?uesto"

Futhermore, here is the original illustration and a quick summary of the story behind it...

Fear Of The Negro Rule

The Roots have always been known for having dope and original album covers, this one is no exception. I hope they make a shirt out this. 1nce again.... Rising Down drops April 29th!!!

And on that note... I'm out.