Artist:
Roots Manuva

Run Come Save Me: Limited Red Vinyl 2LP

£26.99

Release Date: 13 September, 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 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.

LP Tracklist:

Side A:
…No Strings
Bashment Boogie 
Witness (1 Hope)     
Join The Dots

Side B:
Ital Visions
Artical 
Hol' It Up 
Stone The Crows

Side C:
Kicking The Cack
Dub Styles
Trim Body       
Sinny Sin Sins   
Evil Rabbit 

Side D:
Swords In The Dirt
Highest Grade   
Dreamy Days

Label:
Big Dada
Formats:
Vinyl LP
Cat#:
BD32R