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Undisputed Winners? The Roots’ Game Theory at 20

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Undisputed Winners? The Roots’ Game Theory at 20
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It was their greatest work to date, but when Game Theory floundered, it left The Roots staring down the barrel. Twenty years later, this masterpiece stands revealed as a pivotal turning point, says Angus Batey
At its simplest, the story of The Roots is about music, musicians and determination. But at the same time – without widening the field of regard substantially – it's also a story of the collapse of the music industry. In other words, the story of the destruction of a business model that, f

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