Roots Manuva: Run Come Save Me (Coloured Vinyl 2xLP)

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.

Red vinyl version.

1. No Strings... 
2. Bashment Boogie 
3. Witness (1 Hope) 
4. Join the Dots 
5. Ital Visions 
6. Artical 
7. Hol' It Up 
8. Stone the Crows 
9. Kicking the Cack 
10. Dub Styles
11. Trim Body 
12. Sinny Sin Sins 
13. Evil Rabbit 
14. Swords in the Dirt 
15. Highest Grade 
16. Dreamy Days