The Roots - Things Fall Apart

The fourth album by The Roots was recorded at Jimi Hendrix's Electric Lady Studios and released in 1999. Spin Magazine called the album a landmark moment for The Roots, as it 'swelled the Roots clique into a movement-style posse'. The Roots at this point employed D'Angelo on keyboards, Erykah Badu on backing vocals and rappers Mos Def, Common and Beanie Siegel also make appearances. Led by charismatic drummer Questlove, here The Roots grew into THE defining Hip Hop band - there is no other, they are simply unmatched, becoming the benchmark.