Rodney Smith aka Roots Manuva released his debut album, "Brand New Second Hand," in 1999 and the follow up, "Run Come Save Me," in 2001. With those two records he developed a reputation as the possessor of a beautiful, inimicable voice, a lyrical density which leaves most mainstream MCs sounding a little flat, and a production ear which constantly finds the unusual - the original - and makes it sound as natural as walking. Now, with his third album, he has made the best record of his career. Add to this impressive catalogue Roots Manuva's "Back To Mine" album and you see an artist who has drawn inspiration for the most creative people in musical culture and who now offers this gift back. Rodney's selection for "Back To Mine" is truly mind-blowing!!! From the classic soul of Maze to the Grime of Wiley and the class of Grace Jones. This really is an album to take back to yours.

Track Listing

Disc 1:

1. Maze feat. Frankie Beverly - Twilight
2. Mantronix - Who Is It?
3. LL Cool J - Going Back To Cali
4. Wayne Smith - Under Me Sleng Teng
5. Now - 70's & 80's (Manuva Mix)
6. Rhythm & Sound - No Partial
7. Sizzla - Rastafari Teach I Everything
8. Ricky Ranking - Can't Trick I
9. Smiley Culture - Shan & Shan
10. Spoonie G And The Treacherous Three - The New Rap Language
11. Taz - Can't Contain Me
12. New Flesh - Wherever We Go
13. Jimmy Screech - In This Life
14. Wiley - Going Mad
15. Spoonface & Omar - She Don't Know My Name
16. Dee Dee Sharp Gamble - Easy Money
17. Dungeon Family - Follow The Light
18. Grace Jones - Nightclubbing