The Roots sample Action News theme

Philadelphia's very own 'The Roots' samples the Action News theme song during their performance in front of the Art Museum at the 4th of July Jam on July 4, 2015.

[@charleswalker864]

Grew up on Action News, The Roots tore that jawn up , Philly Up!

[@apianoandacocktailmurderess]

Wow, they even used a bit of the vocal part. God, so cool.

[@MrMelloCountry]

That jawn VICIOUS! Roots stay reppin Philly and the DE Valley!

[@mattsnyderARTIST]

That was dope Action News was my news source growing up in Allentown 70s-90's

[@emilywhitson5443]

Why does this hit so hard

[@mikes3737]

This beat goes hard

[@ajcorp1]

The Channel 6 Action News theme is an institution, as are The Roots!

[@mauriceriddick4168]

This is hard!!! Makes me proud to be from Allentown and have grown up to the original on Ch6.

[@markcrawford9220]

They need to get the clearance to either do this with the rap or just the music. This is 🔥

[@ms.chocolatecandy]

This song just hits so hard!

[@tiaanubian4613]

Ok Kay kaaaaaay! #Camden.NJ/Philly in the building. I love it. Im ready to freestyle off this!

[@ihonestlydontevenknow4359]

the roots will FOREVER be undefeated 💯

[@VariedPerspectives722]

I am sitting here with chills......this goes HARD!!! Illadelph stand up!

[@PhillieP215]

The Roots West Philly Stand Up!! Action News Theme Song It's A Philly Thing Young Bol

[@aschen]

I cannot hear this and not smile

[@Facebook.PatTriotHaterSr.]

#PhillyStandUp

[@TRAINDRIVERNC]

Love it! Love my hometown Philadelphia!! Our own Mr Black Thought and His Roots..

[@thelegacydoctor]

PHILLY! Wow! Brings a smile to my face. Love my city!! The Roots are the jawn!

[@Kirby-Amanda]

Was this ever released? Shit slaps. 💖

[@JustinSaysRadio]

Speed it up to 1.3x. It sounds like the original news theme.

[@MetroShadow1]

Appreciate this word of advice. Even better.

[@papahonore5563]

🤝

[@luv2cruise80]

❤ Philly!!

[@robertjordan7508]

Like this!!!!

[@robertjordan7508]

Need an instrumental of this...goes hard all day!!!!!

[@Mina-ok5qm]

This is dope

[@junkboxxxxxx]

More danceable played back at 1.25x speed

[@stacystoltz8722]

Coolsong
Great
Band

[@karesskc45]

Genius

[@jonnyz420]

Is this on I tunes?

[@Skinnyd4]

This 609er loves that jawn!!!!

[@thebarryman]

This is awesome!!! LOL

[@kjay4347]

I love my city!!!!!!

[@LacyOfTHEM]

There is a club remix that uses this version

[@mr.eggface]

WPIX also uses this theme

[@stacystoltz8722]

Philadelphia
Isthe4th0f
July
Peace love wow!
Funny

[@CodenameCuervo]

😁✌

[@AntonioReyesJr]

WTNH 8 Action News !!!!

[@jf3715]

Sampled this in 04...

[@spottieleonard]

hits so hard i flykicked my nan 💯💯💯🗣️🗣️