The Roots – Things Fall Apart (Staff Pick!)

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Title: The Roots – Things Fall ApartYear/Genre: 1999, Hip-HopCondition: New (2xLP 2013 limited 180g) Cultural Facts: Recorded by Philadelphia crew The Roots at the height of the la te-’90s neo-soul and backpack-rap movement, alongside their Okayplayer collective. The title nods to Chinua Achebe’s novel, framing the record as a meditation on cultural collapse, racism, and industry pressure. Released as The Roots were serving as the live band for the Soulquarians circle at Electric Lady Studios, tying it to a broader Black music renaissance. Show more