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The Roots – Things Fall Apart (Staff Pick!)
Title: The Roots – Things Fall Apart
Year/Genre: 1999, Hip-Hop
Condition: New (2xLP 2013 limited 180g)
Cultural Facts:
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Recorded by Philadelphia crew The Roots at the height of the late-’90s neo-soul and backpack-rap movement, alongside their Okayplayer collective.
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The title nods to Chinua Achebe’s novel, framing the record as a meditation on cultural collapse, racism, and industry pressure.
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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.
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