ROOTS MANUVA - Run Come Save Me (reissue) - Vinyl (red vinyl 2xLP)
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ROOTS MANUVA
Run Come Save Me (reissue)
Big Dada
red vinyl 2xLP Cat: BD 032RRel: 21 Oct 24
Hip Hop/R&B Side 1 - Track 1. No Strings Side 1 - Track 2. Bashment Boogie Side 1 - Track 3. Witness (1 Hope) Side 1 - Track 4. Join The Dots Side 2 - Track 1. Ital Visions Side 2 - Track 2. Artical Side 2 - Track 3. Hol' It Up Side 2 - Track 4. Stone The Crows Side 3 - Track 1. Kicking The Cack Side 3 - Track 2. Dub Styles Side 3 - Track 3. Trim Body Side 3 - Track 4. Sinny Sin Sins Side 3 - Track 5. Evil Rabbit Side 4 - Track 1. Swords In The Dirt Side 4 - Track 2. Highest Grade Side 4 - Track 3. Dreamy Days
Roots Manuva's Run Come Save Me is a quintessential British rap record, showcasing a unique fusion of hip-hop with West Indian influences. Released in 2004, the album - his second - stands out for its inventive production and socially conscious lyrics. Roots Manuva's distinctive flow, reminiscent of DV Alias Khryst and Shabba Ranks, combines with beats that draw from garage, dub and electronica, creating a distinctive sound. Tracks like 'Bashment Boogie' and 'Witness (One Hope)' feature gritty basslines and pulsating rhythms, while 'Ital' offers a classic cipher vibe with compelling social commentary. The album's highlights include 'Sinny Sin Sins,' where Roots critiques religious dogma with incisive lyrics, and 'Dreamy Days,' which contrasts materialism with natural pleasures. His British perspective enriches the album, adding a unique cultural dimension. While some tracks like 'Trim Body' explore avant-garde territory, the overall effect is a powerful, fresh take on hip-hop. Run Come Save Me remains a significant and genre-defining work.
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