1 3

Big Dada

Brand New Second Hand Roots Manuva

£26.99 Sold out

Roots Manuva's debut 'Brand New Second Hand' still sounds fresh.  

Format

Pickup currently unavailable at 12 Bar Music and Social - Exeter

Description

Rodney Smith aka Roots Manuva is one of the titans of Black British music. He is known for his distinctivevoice, complex lyricism, and genre-blendingproduction. His innovative sound being one thatmerges hip-hop with reggae, dub, and electronic influences which has established him as seminal figurein the UK music scene.

Roots Manuva’s influence is also one that extends beyond solo work. He has collaborated with a diversearray of artists, including the Gorillaz, The Cinematic Orchestra and Coldcut, bringing his distinctive style toa wide range of musical projects. His contributions to the development of the UK hip-hop scene have alsobeen recognised with numerous awards and honours,cementing his legacy as a true innovator.

Roots Manuva’s career began in the early 1990s, 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.

To celebrate the 25th year since ‘Brand New Second Hand’ was originally released, the 2LP album will be available on 140g smoky vinyl housed in a glossy sleeve and packaged with a portrait print of Roots Manuva.

Available for Pre-Order now.

Released on September 13th 2024.

Track List
  • Movements
  • Juggle Tings Proper
  • Cornmeal Dumpling
  • Baptism
  • Soul Decay
  • Fever
  • Wisdom Fall
  • Strange Behaviour
  • Sinking Sands
  • Oh Yeah…
  • Dem Phonies
  • Inna
  • Big Tings Gwidarn
  • Motion 5000
Preview Tracks

Free Delivery Over £75

Get free standard delivery when you spend over £75. Standard shipping caluclated at checkout.

Shipped from Exeter, UK

All orders are carefully packaged and dispatched from our shop on Paris Street, Exeter.

Free Click & Collect

Click & Collect from our Exeter shop and save on shipping.

Fuss-free Returns

Not quite happy with your order? Simply return any items in their original packaging for a full refund.

Recently viewed products

Describe your recently viewed products here