Brand New Second Hand
Roots Manuva
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Release Date: 18/10/2024
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's career began in the early 1990's, gaining attention with his debut album 'Brand New Second Hand' (1999) released via Big Dada. The body of work was a critical success due to the use of introspective lyrics and avant-garde beats, and it showcased his ability to merge social commentary with personal introspection.
Disc 1
1: Movements
2: Juggle Tings Proper
3: Cornmeal Dumping
4: Baptism
5: Soul Decay
6: Fever
7: Wisdom Fall
Disc 2
1: Strange Behaviour
2: Sinking Sands
3: Oh Yeah.....
4: Dem Phonies
5: Inna
6: Big Tings Gwidarn
7: Motion 5000