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EPISODE · Apr 17, 2025 · 1H 10M

Ep. 89: The Roots - Things Fall Apart

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Lock in to a groove and turn the vibes up to "Immaculate," this week the EarWax crew dives into The Roots' "Things Fall Apart."Cody and Hilary touch on the Soulquarians, and the sessions that resulted in some of the most stunning work of this era. "Things Fall Apart" was the result of two batches of sessions - one a host of Philadelphia community members and friend so the group. The next at Electric Lady Studios, with folks like Lady B, Mos Def, and J Dilla in the room."Things Fall Apart" is one of those records that you've heard, even if you haven't. Its thumbprint is all over contemporary hip-hop, soul, jazz, and R&B. With the group ready to break through, they created something that did more than break them, it locked them in as legends.Thanks for listening! Check out everything we have going on via the info below:Instagram: @earwaxpodTikTok: @earwaxpodAmoeba on Instagram:@amoebahollywood@amoebasf@amoebaberkeleyQuestions, Suggestions, Corrections (surely we're perfect): [email protected]:Edited by Claudia Rivera-TinsleyAll transition music written and performed by Spencer Belden"EarWax Main Theme" performed by Spencer Belden feat. David Otis

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