{"product_id":"the-roots-things-fall-apart","title":"The Roots: Things Fall Apart","description":"The Roots: Things Fall Apart MUSIC AUDIO CD hip hop alternative jazz 1999 MCA  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eType: \u003c\/label\u003e Music \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePlatform: \u003c\/label\u003e Audio CD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/label\u003e MCA Records (A Universal Music Company) \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eReleased: \u003c\/label\u003e 1999 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eMedia: \u003c\/label\u003e CD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cshortdescription\u003e\u003c\/shortdescription\u003eThe Roots: Things Fall Apart\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlbum Features\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTitle:\u003cbr\u003eThe Roots: Things Fall Apart\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRecord Label:\u003cbr\u003eMCA Records (A Universal Music Company)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRelease Year:\u003cbr\u003e1999\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCat No:\u003cbr\u003eMCAD-11948\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCountry:\u003cbr\u003eUS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGenre:\u003cbr\u003eHip Hop\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStyle:\u003cbr\u003eAlternative Hip-Hop, Conscious Hip-Hop, Live Instrumentation\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Roots are a Philadelphia-based hip hop band renowned for blending live instrumentation with rap, jazz, and soul influences. Over the course of their career they have built a reputation for dynamic performances, intricate arrangements, and lyrical depth that often addresses social issues and personal reflection. The group has frequently worked with guest vocalists and musicians, using organic band textures rather than purely sample-based production. Their approach emphasizes musicianship and improvisation within a hip hop framework.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThings Fall Apart represents a high-water mark in The Roots' catalogue and helped broaden their mainstream recognition. The album features a mix of introspective writing, propulsive grooves, and tight horn and rhythm arrangements, anchored by the band itself and production credited to The Grand Wizzardz. It contains standout cuts including the hit single \"You Got Me\" featuring Erykah Badu, and balances radio-ready moments with more experimental and narrative tracks. The release is frequently cited for its cohesive sequencing and the way it showcases the band as both a hip hop group and a fully realized musical ensemble.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll songs produced by The Grand Wizzardz. MCA Records \/ A Universal Music Company. Printed in U.S.A.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTracklist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1.\u003cbr\u003eACT WON (THINGS FALL APART)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2.\u003cbr\u003eTABLE OF CONTENTS (PARTS 1 \u0026amp; 2)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3.\u003cbr\u003eTHE NEXT MOVEMENT\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4.\u003cbr\u003eSTEP INTO THE RELM\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5.\u003cbr\u003eTHE SPARK\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6.\u003cbr\u003eDYNAMITE!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e7.\u003cbr\u003eWITHOUT A DOUBT\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e8.\u003cbr\u003eAIN'T SAYIN' NOTHIN' NEW\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e9.\u003cbr\u003eDOUBLE TROUBLE\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e10.\u003cbr\u003eACT TOO (THE LOVE OF MY LIFE)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e11.\u003cbr\u003e100% DUNDEE\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e12.\u003cbr\u003eDIEDRE VS. DICE\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e13.\u003cbr\u003eADRENALINE!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e14.\u003cbr\u003e3RD ACTS: ? VS. SCRATCH 2... ELECTRIC BOOGALOO\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e15.\u003cbr\u003eYOU GOT ME (FEATURING ERYKAH BADU)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e16.\u003cbr\u003eDON'T SEE US\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e17.\u003cbr\u003eTHE RETURN TO INNOCENCE LOST\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor CD Player\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"MCA Records (A Universal Music Company)","offers":[{"title":"Used In Sleeve","offer_id":51779270607126,"sku":"136119","price":7.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/0377\/1710\/files\/20260827221215503d8c2d206cc2.jpg?v=1787894119","url":"https:\/\/www.neverdiemedia.com\/products\/the-roots-things-fall-apart","provider":"NeverDieMedia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}