Brand New Second Hand - Roots Manuva [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'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 - Roots Manuva (4.13)
2. Juggle Tings Proper - Roots Manuva (5.05)
3. Cornmeal Dumping - Roots Manuva (5.28)
4. Baptism - Roots Manuva (4.21)
5. Soul Decay - Roots Manuva (3.50)
6. Fever - Roots Manuva (4.01)
7. Wisdom Fall - Roots Manuva (3.10)
Disc 2
1. Strange Behaviour - Roots Manuva (3.52)
2. Sinking Sands - Roots Manuva (4.11)
3. Oh Yeah..... - Roots Manuva (3.18)
4. Dem Phonies - Roots Manuva (4.26)
5. Inna - Roots Manuva (4.32)
6. Big Tings Gwidarn - Roots Manuva (4.43)
7. Motion 5000 - Roots Manuva (5.12)