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September 13th, 2024. Limited Edition 140g Red 2LP Vinyl
Rodney Smith aka Roots Manuva is one of the titans of Black British music. He is known for his distinctive voice, complex lyricism, and genreblending production. His innovative sound beingone that merges hip-hop with reggae, dub, and electronic influences which has established him as a seminal figure in the UK music scene.
Roots Manuva’s influence is also one that extends beyond solo work. He has collaborated with adiverse array of artists, including the Gorillaz, The Cinematic Orchestra and Coldcut, bringing hisdistinctive style to a wide range of musical projects. His contributions to the development of the UK hip-hop scene have also been recognised with numerous awards and honours, cementing his legacy as a true innovator.
Roots Manuva released ‘Run Come Save Me’ in 2001, a groundbreaking album that solidified hisplace in the pantheon of hip-hop greats. The body of work also features hit single ‘Witness (1 Hope)’, which become an anthem and is often cited as oneof the greatest UK hip-hop tracks of all time.
TRACKLIST:
1. No Strings.... 1:27
2. Bashment Boogie 3:21
3. Witness (1 Hope) 4:17
4. Join the Dots (feat. Chali 2NA) 4:01
5. Black Box Interlude 0:25
6. Ital Visions 4:45
7. Kicking the Crack 3:38
8. Dub Styles 2:42
9. Trim Body 3:37
10. Artical 3:23
11. Hol' It Up (feat. Riddla) 2:50
12. Stone the Crows 3:23
13. Sinny Sin Sins (feat. Pastor Lee) 3:38
14. Evil Rabbit 3:26
15. Swords in the Dirt (feat. Big P, Blackitude, Danny Vicious, Rodney P & Skeme) 4:42
16. Highest Grade (feat. Seanie T.) 4:07
17. Dreamy Days 4:45
