Roots Manuva
Roots Manuva - Run Come Save Me
£29.95
2LP Red 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 genre-blending production. His innovative sound being one that merges hip-hop with reggae, dub, and electronic influences which has established him as seminal figure in the UK music scene.
Roots Manuva released Run Come Save Me in 2001, a groundbreaking album that solidified his place 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 one of the greatest UK hip-hop tracks of all time.
RM's influence is also one that extends beyond solo work. He has collaborated with a diverse array of artists, including the Gorillaz, The Cinematic Orchestra, and Coldcut, bringing his distinctive 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.
A1 …No Strings
A2 Bashment Boogie
A3 Witness (1 Hope)
A4 Join The Dots
B1 Ital Visions
B2 Artical
B3 Hol' It Up
B4 Stone The Crows
C1 Kicking The Cack
C2 Dub Styles
C3 Trim Body
C4 Sinny Sin Sins
C5 Evil Rabbit
D1 Swords In The Dirt
D2 Highest Grade
D3 Dreamy Days
