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9am-6pm GMT, Mon-Sat ROOTS MANUVA Run Come Save Me (reissue) Big Dada red vinyl 2xLP Cat: BD 032R
Rel: 21 Oct 24
Hip Hop/R&B Side 1 - Track 1. No StringsSide 1 - Track 2. Bashment BoogieSide 1 - Track 3. Witness (1 Hope)Side 1 - Track 4. Join The DotsSide 2 - Track 1. Ital VisionsSide 2 - Track 2. ArticalSide 2 - Track 3. Hol' It UpSide 2 - Track 4. Stone The CrowsSide 3 - Track 1. Kicking The CackSide 3 - Track 2. Dub StylesSide 3 - Track 3. Trim BodySide 3 - Track 4. Sinny Sin SinsSide 3 - Track 5. Evil RabbitSide 4 - Track 1. Swords In The DirtSide 4 - Track 2. Highest GradeSide 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.