Title: The Roots – Things Fall Apart
Year/Genre: 1999, Hip-Hop
Condition: New (2xLP 2013 limited 180g)

Cultural Facts:

1. Recorded by Philadelphia crew The Roots at the height of the late-’90s neo-soul and backpack-rap movement, alongside their Okayplayer collective.

2. The title nods to Chinua Achebe’s novel, framing the record as a meditation on cultural collapse, racism, and industry pressure.

3. 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.