With the exponentially growing popularity of pop-rap, the death of hip-hop has been often discussed. Thanks to great artists like Black Star, Common, Goody Mob, Outkast and The Roots, this ain’t gonna happen. Their fourth album is named after Nigerian author Chinua Achebe’s novel, and is by far their best — a perfect amalgamation of … Continue reading The Roots – Things Fall Apart (MCA, 1999)