Things Fall Apart, released February 23, 1999, is the fourth studio album by The Roots. Recording sessions for the album took place at Electric Lady from 1997 to 1999, coinciding with recording for other projects of the Soulquarians collective.
The album is considered The Roots’s breakthrough album, earning praise from major publications and critics. It includes the song “You Got Me”, which won the 2000 Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group, and was nominated for the Grammy for Best Rap Album of the same year. As of April 24, 2013, Things Fall Apart is certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America.