The Roots: "Things Fall A Preview" (Mixtape by DJ Jazzy Jeff)
Posted by dantana on Oct 13, 2008
First of all, and we generally say this every year on this day, F$*@ CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS. And now that that's out of the way, it's time for another OkayThrowback. Here we have OKPs tREBLEFREE and handle to thank for liberating The Roots' 10 year old Things Fall Apart album sampler mixed by DJ Jazzy Jeff from its cassette form into digital download.
The Roots: Things Fall A Preview (MCA-4P-90170)
Mixed by DJ Jazzy Jeff
>>> MP3 archive (64MB): http://www.therootsarchive.com/encoded/tfap/tfap_mp3.zip
>>> FLAC archive (249): http://www.therootsarchive.com/encoded/tfap/tfap_flac.zip
Links to scans of the front and back of the sleeve as well as the cassette itself, after the jump. I have one of these, somewhere. Oh, and I probably have about 20 of the "running girl" posters at the crib. Ginger suggested we get ?uesto to sign them and put them in the store.
Front: http://www.therootsarchive.com/encoded/tfap/front.jpg
Back: http://www.therootsarchive.com/encoded/tfap/back.jpg
Side 1: http://www.therootsarchive.com/encoded/tfap/side1.jpg
Side 2: http://www.therootsarchive.com/encoded/tfap/side2.jpg
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deuce decade: ...
THANK YOU for putting this up
I had the cassette back when it released, untill the dryer ate it
PERHAPS THE FINEST PROMO MIXTAPE IVE HEARD IN A LONG TIME
I had the cassette back when it released, untill the dryer ate it
PERHAPS THE FINEST PROMO MIXTAPE IVE HEARD IN A LONG TIME
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February 22, 2009 - 02:26:04 PM
Switch: ...
To encode in perfect quality using VBR (variable bit rate), install latest LAME MP3 CODEC and choose this switch -v0 (= best vbr quality often used in the w@rez scene). To extract audio, I suggest you to use EAC (Exact Audio Copy).
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October 23, 2008 - 07:31:26 PM
old bonus stone: ...
word. now let's get that D'Angelo Vodoo sampler mixtape as I can't find mine anymore ...
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October 22, 2008 - 11:36:05 PM
Maad Beatz: ...
Aye Yo?? Speaking of the Roots and that "Organix", I "HAD" my chance to get that album, and passed it up... I KNOW, I KNOW, I KNOW... I *ill myself everyday when i play a Roots Album, All OF THEM except "ORGANIX". Any ways, Aye Yo where can i find it???
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October 22, 2008 - 01:10:26 AM
2ledo: ...
my daughter kayah is also turning ten, this album brings back those early days when i first accepted the mantle of fatherhood. thank you roots, for the (ongoing) soundtrack to this journey called life...
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October 19, 2008 - 04:45:22 PM
Chaz Philly: ...
Shit Having The Best Fuckin DJ Mixing The Best Group, Shit Philly All Day
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October 16, 2008 - 12:13:01 PM
BlakBeans: ...
Good Lookin out son! One of the best in the industry! ROOTS CREW
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October 16, 2008 - 12:09:38 PM
se.po: ...
GONNA PUSH IT TOMORROW, GOTTA HAVE TO GO NOW, BUT FOR REAL...THE ROOTS, ARE THE ROOTS...!!!
P.S...WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU LISTEND TO THIS ALBUM?
TAKE IT OUT AND PUT INTO YOUR CAR AND BOMB THE STREET WITH THE BEST SOUND EVER!!!
PEACE!!! I'M OUT!!!
P.S...WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU LISTEND TO THIS ALBUM?
TAKE IT OUT AND PUT INTO YOUR CAR AND BOMB THE STREET WITH THE BEST SOUND EVER!!!
PEACE!!! I'M OUT!!!
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October 14, 2008 - 03:22:29 PM
Quealy Jackson: ...
This mixtape is synonymous with one the greatest experiences in my life solidifying my admiration for The Legendary you know who.
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October 14, 2008 - 09:58:25 AM
PurpleZoe/UltravioletUnderground.com: ...
OKP wrote:
"F$*@ CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS"
^_^
"F$*@ CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS"
^_^
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October 13, 2008 - 11:57:35 PM
KIN CAMELL: ...
PEACE,FROM THE BAY!
CLASSIC.
COME VIBE;(YOU TOO)
KIN CAMELL(GOOGLE THAT)
MYSPACE.COM/KINSNSPACE
KIN CAMELL@IMEEM.COM
PEACE TO YOU & YOURS.
CLASSIC.
COME VIBE;(YOU TOO)
KIN CAMELL(GOOGLE THAT)
MYSPACE.COM/KINSNSPACE
KIN CAMELL@IMEEM.COM
PEACE TO YOU & YOURS.
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October 13, 2008 - 10:38:43 PM
LizfromParis: ...
That's Wassup!!!!
Now I know why I love you guys
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Now I know why I love you guys
http://darkskinlady.wordpress.com
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October 13, 2008 - 08:07:24 PM
BlaQlist: ...
Wow!! Would love to have a signed poster with all The Roots signatures.
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October 13, 2008 - 06:45:34 PM
SSP Soundz: ...
Good looks Treb. Now looking at the pic reminds me that, I MISS CASSETTES !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
http://www.myspace.com/sspsoundz
http://www.myspace.com/sspsoundz
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October 13, 2008 - 06:22:34 PM
"my name is already registered..": ...
I second that idea on a "fans picking photos" competition! As well as supporting another OK Playa Photo Month! Looking forward to getting this downloaded away from work! Peace...
SwiSh
SwiSh
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October 13, 2008 - 06:21:29 PM
Philip Arthur: ...
Ah yes cassettes. I took a pick of the Organix cassette album cover a few years back.
Organix:http://www.flickr.com/photos/parthur/40917913/in/set-162790/
Thanks guys for the throwback mixtape. Sorry I never got an original copy. And I have the Things Fall Apart CD with the burnt down church cover. As a lover of photography I really liked the multiple black and white covers that The Roots did.
They should do it again and maybe get some fans to submit options that they can pic five from. I would definitely enter a competition like that.
Organix:http://www.flickr.com/photos/parthur/40917913/in/set-162790/
Thanks guys for the throwback mixtape. Sorry I never got an original copy. And I have the Things Fall Apart CD with the burnt down church cover. As a lover of photography I really liked the multiple black and white covers that The Roots did.
They should do it again and maybe get some fans to submit options that they can pic five from. I would definitely enter a competition like that.
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October 13, 2008 - 05:39:04 PM
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