''Organix'' is the debut

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of American hip hop band

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, released on May 19, 1993 by the band, independently. It was originally sold at the band's shows in Europe. The album earned enough industry buzz to earn The Roots offers from major record labels, after which they signed with

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, which at the time was better known for its grunge music releases. ''Organix'' was re-released in 1998 on Cargo Records.

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{{Authority control 1993 debut albums The Roots albums Albums produced by Questlove Albums produced by Scott Storch Self-released albums