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Roots Manuva Brand New Second Hand (SMOKY VINYL) Records & LPs New Item Description Rodney Smith aka Roots Manuva is one of the titans of Black British music, 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 established him as seminal figure in the UK music scene. Smith’s career began in the early 1990s, gaining attention with his debut album Brand New Second Hand (1999). The body of work was a critical success due to its introspective lyrics and avant-garde beats, and showcased his ability to merge social commentary with personal introspection. His influence is one that extends beyond solo work. He had 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. To celebrate the 25th year since Brand New Second Hand’s release, the 2LP album will be available on 140g smokey vinyl housed in a gloss sleeve and packaged with a portrait print of Roots Manuva. Digital download to include bonus tracks “Skiver's Guide” and “Feel Da Panic” originally released in 1999 / 1998. A1. Movements A2. Juggle Tings Proper A3. Cornmeal Dumpling B1. Baptism B2. Soul Decay B3. Fever B4. Wisdom Fall C1. Strange Behaviour C2. Sinking Sands C3. Oh Yeah… C4. Dem Phonies D1. Inna D2. Big Tings Gwidarn D3. Motion 5000 Genre: Rap & Hip-Hop Handling Note: **Please allow an additional 72 hours for this item's shipment.** Internal ID: JITRE Released: 9/13/24 Format Detail: 2LP, Smoky Vinyl, 25th Anniv. Edition, 140g, Roots Manuva Insert, 2 Bonus Tracks [w/ download card] Format: Vinyl