Brand New Second Hand

by Roots Manuva

Overview

A bright moment for British rap, the debut album from Roots Manuva introduced a hip-hop chameleon boasting dark productions and a distinct style, plus much more to say than most rappers. Both his raps and his productions rely on ragga as a bed, but instead of leading the party, Roots Manuva used it to reflect on the world ("Strange Behaviour") and his religious background ("Baptism"), as well as play the usual game of the dozens ("Dem Phonies"). Also of interest is the devastating "Clockwork", originally released on the Ninja Tune label compilation Funkungfusion. If anything, these low-key , bass-heavy productions (some by the rapper himself) aren't able to convey Roots Manuva's lyrical finesse and thematic complexity. ~ John Bush

Product Details

Release Date:	11/01/2024
Label:	Big Dada Records
UPC:	5054429197730

Tracks

Disc 1

1. Movements
2. Juggle Tings Proper
3. Cornmeal Dumpling
4. Baptism
5. Soul Decay
6. Fever
7. Wisdom Fall

Disc 2

8. Strange Behaviour
9. Sinking Sands
10. Oh Yeah¿
11. Dem Phonies
12. Inna
13. Big Tings Gwidarn
14. Motion 5000

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Roots Manuva   Primary Artist
IG Culture   Primary Artist
Isabelle Dunn   Strings

Technical Credits

Wayne Bennett   Composer,Mixing,Producer
Jamel ?   Producer,Mixing
VRS   Mixing
IG Culture   Performer
Nigel Bennett   Photography
Matt Coleman   String Arrangements,Mixing
Roots Manuva   Producer
Ian Grant   Composer
Rodney Smith   Composer
Andy Parker   Engineer,Mixing
Hylton Smythe   Producer
Mr. Manuva   Producer,Mixing