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What Had Happened Was

Things Fall Apart Part 2

Dec 20, 2023
This episode explores the stories behind songs from The Roots album 'Things Fall Apart', including the difficulty of creating the hit single 'You Got Me'. They discuss encountering Jill Scott and her replacement by Erykah Badu on the song. The chapter also touches on the concept of survival, the creation of 'Step into the Room', mixing and cooking experiences, creating music for a record, and a battle between Jill's version and Erykah's version of a song.
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  • The podcast explores the process of creating songs for the album 'Things Fall Apart' and the challenges faced during recording and mixing.
  • The standout vocal performances on the album, including Beanie Sigel's verse on 'Adrenaline' and Jill Scott's contribution to 'You Got Me', add to the overall quality of the album.

Deep dives

Reintroduction of McNugget buddies in collaboration with Kerwin Frost

McDonald's has brought back the iconic McNugget buddies toys in a collaboration with artist Kerwin Frost. Each McNugget buddy has a unique, interchangeable outfit, and collectors can enjoy the nostalgia of this childhood favorite.

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