The Roots - Things Fall Apart

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Label: MCA Records ‎– MCSSD-11948-E
Type: CD, Album, Limited Edition, Baby Cover
Country: Canada
Date of released: 23 Feb 1999
Category: Hip Hop, Funk / Soul
Style: Neo Soul, Conscious

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1	Act Won (Things Fall Apart) Mixed By – Ahmir "?uestlove" Thompson, Tom CoyneRecorded By – Keith Cramer, Tom CoyneRecorded By [Assistant] – Ahmir "?uestlove" ThompsonWritten-By – Thompson, Lee	0:54
2	Table Of Contents (Parts 1 & 2) Mixed By – Axel NiehausMixed By [Assistant] – Jim Caruna, Mario DeArceProducer – ?uestloveRecorded By – Axel Niehaus, David Ivory, Keith CramerRecorded By [Assistant] – Adam Cerda, Dan Reider, Mark Mitchell , Tim DonovanWritten-By – Thompson, Abdul-Basset, Trotter, Roots*	3:37
3	The Next Movement Featuring [Backgrounds] – The Jazzy FatnasteesFeaturing [Cuttin And Scratchin] – DJ Jazzy JeffMixed By – Bob "Fill In The Space" PowerMixed By [Assistant] – Mark Mitchell Producer – KamalRecorded By – Axel Niehaus, David Ivory, Keith CramerRecorded By [Assistant] – Adam Cerda, Dan Reider, Mario DeArce, Mark Mitchell , Ron Williams , Tim DonovanWritten-By – Thompson, Gray, Hubbard, Trotter	4:10
4	Step Into The Realm Mixed By – Axel NiehausMixed By [Assistant] – Jim Caruana, Mario DeArceRecorded By – Gordon Rice, Jon Smelts, KeloRecorded By [Assistant] – Chaos , Dan Reider, David Ivory, Pasquelle VolbergWritten-By – Thompson, Gray, Williams, Hubbard, Abdul-Basset, Trotter	2:49
5	The Spark Keyboards [Bass Keys] – D'AngeloMixed By – Bob "Fill In The Space" PowerMixed By [Assistant] – Mark Mitchell Recorded By – Axel Niehaus, David Ivory, Jon Smelts, Keith CramerRecorded By [Assistant] – Dan Reider, Pasquelle Volberg, Rob MurphyWritten-By – Thompson, Gray, Hubbard, Abdul-Basset	3:52
6	Dynamite! Mixed By – Axel NiehausMixed By [Assistant] – Denise BarbritaProducer – Jay DeeRecorded By – David Ivory, Jay Dee, Keith Cramer, Todd FairallRecorded By [Assistant] – Dan Reider, Jayon HoferWritten-By – Yancey, Sayeed, Trotter	4:45
7	Without A Doubt Backing Vocals – Lady B Mixed By – Ahmir "?uestlove" Thompson, Axel NiehausMixed By [Assistant] – Keith Cramer, Matt WilcoxProducer – Chaos Recorded By – David Ivory, Keith Cramer, Melvin LewisRecorded By [Assistant] – Ahmir "?uestlove" Thompson, Dan ReiderWritten-By – Weaver, Lewis, Trotter	4:14
8	Ain't Sayin' Nothin' New Backing Vocals – Eve Of DestructionCo-producer – Scott StorchKeyboards [Additional] – Scott StorchMixed By – Bob "Fill In The Space" PowerMixed By [Assistant] – Mark Mitchell Rap [Additional Vocals] – Dice RawRecorded By – David Ivory, Jon Smelts, Keith CramerRecorded By [Assistant] – Dan Reider, Pasquelle VolbergWritten-By – Thompson, Jenkins, Stortch, Trotter, Roots	4:34
9	Double Trouble Co-producer – James "I Gotta Eat" PoyserKeyboards [Additional] – James "Y'all Goin To Pay Me Right?" PoyserMixed By – Axel NiehausMixed By [Assistant] – Denise BarbritaRap [Additional Vocals] – Mos "Can I Do This Tomorrow" DefRecorded By – Christos Tsantilis, David Ivory, Keith Cramer, NastessRecorded By [Assistant] – Dan ReiderWritten-By – Thompson, Poyser, Beze, Trotter, Roots*	5:50
10	Act Too (The Love Of My Life) Backing Vocals – Marie DaulneKeyboards [Additional] – James "Y'all Goin To Pay Me Right?" PoyserMixed By – Axel NiehausMixed By [Assistant] – Denise BarbritaProducer – James "Make Sure I Get Credit For This" Poyser, ?uestloveRap [Additional Vocals] – CommonRecorded By – Christos Tsantilis, David Ivory, Jon Smelts, Keith Cramer, NastessRecorded By [Assistant] – Dan Reider, Pasquelle VolbergViola – Davis Garnet, Larry GoldViolin – Emma Kumrow, Igor SzwecWritten-By – Thompson, Poyser, Lyn, Trotter, Roots*	4:54
11	100% Dundee Mixed By – Axel NiehausMixed By [Assistant] – Jim Caruana, Mario DeArceProducer – Kamal, Rahzel The Godfather Of NoyzeRecorded By – Axel Niehaus, Ted GreenburgRecorded By [Assistant] – Adam Cerda, Mark Mitchell , Tim DonovanWritten-By – Gray, Abdul-Basset, Brown, Trotter, Roots	3:53
12	Diedre Vs. Dice Mixed By – Ahmir "?uestlove" ThompsonMixed By [Assistant] – Keith CramerRecorded By – Gordon Rice, Keith CramerRecorded By [Assistant] – Dan Reider, David IvoryWritten-By – Thompson, Murray, Jenkins	0:47
13	Adrenaline! Co-producer – Scott StorchKeyboards [Additional] – Scott StorchMixed By – Bob "Fill In The Space" PowerMixed By [Assistant] – Mark Mitchell Rap [Additional Vocals] – Beenie SiegalRecorded By – Bob "What Are Y'all Gonna Say Next" Power, Jon SmeltsRecorded By [Assistant] – Mark Mitchell , Pasquelle VolbergWritten-By – Thompson, Grant, Abdul-Basset, Storch, Trotter, Roots	4:27
14	3rd Acts: ? Vs. Scratch 2... Electric Boogaloo Mixed By – Ahmir "?uestlove" ThompsonMixed By [Assistant] – Keith CramerRecorded By – Keith CramerRecorded By [Assistant] – Ahmir "?uestlove" ThompsonWritten-By – Thompson, Gray, Hubbard, Abdul-Basset	0:51
15	You Got Me Backing Vocals – Erykah Badu, Eve Of DestructionCo-producer – Scott StorchGuitar – Anthony Tidd, Warren WimblyKeyboards [Additional] – Scott StorchMixed By – Bob "Fill In The Space" PowerMixed By [Assistant] – Mark Mitchell Recorded By – Axel Niehaus, Bob "What Are Y'all Gonna Say Next" Power, David Ivory, Jon Smelts, Keith Cramer, Scott StorchRecorded By [Assistant] – Adam Cerda, Dan Reider, Mario DeArce, Mark Mitchell , Pasquelle Volberg, Ron Williams , Tim DonovanSynthesizer – Bob PowersViola – Davis Garnet, Larry GoldViolin – Emma Kumrow, Igor SzwecWritten-By – Thompson, Scott, Storch, Trotter, Roots	4:19
16	Don't See Us Co-producer – James "I Don't Want Any Trouble, I Just Want To Get Paid" PoyserGuitar – Spanky Handclaps – Shawn GeeKeyboards [Additional] – James "Y'all Goin To Pay Me Right?" PoyserMixed By – Axel NiehausMixed By [Assistant] – Jim Caruana, Mario DeArceRap [Additional Vocals] – Dice RawRecorded By – David Ivory, Jon Smelts, Keith CramerRecorded By [Assistant] – Dan Reider, Pasquelle VolbergWritten-By – Thompson, Poyser, Jenkins, Abdul-Basset, Trotter, Roots	4:30
17	The Return To Innocence Lost Guitar – Anthony TiddMixed By – Ahmir "?uestlove" ThompsonMixed By [Assistant] – Keith CramerRecorded By – David Ivory, Keith CramerRecorded By [Assistant] – Dan ReiderVoice [Poetess] – Ursula RuckerWritten-By – Thompson, Tidd, Rucker	11:55
18	Untitled	0:05

Companies, etc.

Produced For – Steal Itchin' Productions
Phonographic Copyright (p) – MCA Records, Inc.
Copyright (c) – MCA Records, Inc.
Recorded At – Sigma Sound Studios
Recorded At – Sterling Sound
Recorded At – Battery Studios, New York
Recorded At – The Studio
Recorded At – Sony Music Studios, New York City
Recorded At – ?uestlove's Soup Kitchen
Recorded At – The Hit Factory
Recorded At – Jay Dee's Village Of Promiscuous Homosapiens In Search Of Thickness
Recorded At – Studio A, Dearborn Heights, MI
Recorded At – The House Of Chaos
Recorded At – The Cutting Room
Recorded At – Big Zone Studios
Recorded At – Scott's House O' Broken Hearts
Mixed At – Sterling Sound
Mixed At – Sony Music Studios, New York City
Mixed At – Battery Studios, New York
Mixed At – The Hit Factory
Mixed At – Sigma Sound Studios
Published By – Schooly D Music
Published By – Zomba Songs Inc.
Edited At – Sterling Sound
Edited At – Sony Music Studios, New York City
Edited At – Axis Studios
Mastered At – Sterling Sound
Glass Mastered At – Cinram

Credits

A&R – Wendy Goldstein
Art Direction – Kenny J. Gravillis*
Cover [Cover Image] – Corbis
Design – Kenny J. Granvillis*, Russell A. Robinson 2*
Executive-Producer – Big Richard Nichols*
Executive-Producer [Co] – Derek Jackson , Francesca Spero
Management – Watch Your Back Management
Mastered By – Tom Coyne
Mixed By [All Mixing] – Ahmir K. Thompson*, Kelo, Richard Nichols
Photography By – MobHouse
Photography By [Photos Of Rahzel And Malik B.] – Zoli*
Producer – The Grand Wizzards (tracks: 1, 4, 5, 8, 9, 12 to 16)

Notes

On track 17 there is silence between 5:35 and 7:10 then a hidden track.
Track 18 is blank.

Part of the "5 Limited Edition Album Covers" series.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

Barcode: 0 08811 1942 6
Matrix / Runout (Mirrored): #990201XJ MCSSD-11948 L386 CINRAM
Matrix / Runout (Etched): 23
Matrix / Runout (Hub): 4
Mastering SID Code: L386
Mould SID Code: IFPI6000
Price Code: M
Rights Society: BMI

Other versions

Category	Artist	Title (Format)	Label	Category	Country	Year
MCAD-11948	The Roots	Things Fall Apart ‎(CD, Album)	MCA Records	MCAD-11948	US	1999
B0030407-01	The Roots	Things Fall Apart ‎(3xLP, Album, Ltd, RE)	Geffen Records	B0030407-01	Europe	2019
MCD 11948, 111 948-2	The Roots	Things Fall Apart ‎(CD, Album, RP)	MCA Records, MCA Records	MCD 11948, 111 948-2	Europe	Unknown
MCAD-11830	The Roots	Things Fall Apart ‎(CD, Album, Ltd, Rio)	MCA Records	MCAD-11830	US	1999
7783093, b0030407-01	The Roots	Things Fall Apart ‎(3xLP, Album, Ltd, RE)	Geffen Records, Universal Music	7783093, b0030407-01	US	2019