Run Come Save Me
Encyclopedia
Run Come Save Me is the second album released by Roots Manuva
. It was released on the Big Dada
label in August 2001.
"Witness (1 Hope)" features in the films Children of Men
and Kidulthood
over the end credits of the first episode of teen drama Skins
and in episode 13 of season one The Wire
.
Roots Manuva
Rodney Hylton Smith , better known by his stage name Roots Manuva, is a British rapper from Stockwell, South London. He is currently signed to Big Dada.-Biography:...
. It was released on the Big Dada
Big Dada
Big Dada Recordings is the Hip Hop imprint of London-based independent record label, Ninja Tune. It is best known for being the home of prominent British hip hop artist Roots Manuva. It was started by reputed hip hop journalist Will Ashon in February 1997...
label in August 2001.
"Witness (1 Hope)" features in the films Children of Men
Children of Men
Children of Men is a 2006 science fiction film loosely adapted from P. D. James's 1992 novel The Children of Men, directed by Alfonso Cuarón. In 2027, two decades of human infertility have left society on the brink of collapse. Illegal immigrants seek sanctuary in England, where the last...
and Kidulthood
Kidulthood
Kidulthood is a 2006 British drama film about the life of several teenagers in Ladbroke Grove and Latimer Road area of inner west London. It was directed by Menhaj Huda and written by Noel Clarke, who also stars in the film and directed the sequel, Adulthood...
over the end credits of the first episode of teen drama Skins
Skins (TV series)
Skins is a BAFTA award-winning British teen drama that follows a group of teenagers in Bristol, South West England, through the two years of college. The controversial plot line explores issues such as dysfunctional families, mental illness , adolescent sexuality, substance abuse and death...
and in episode 13 of season one The Wire
The Wire (TV series)
The Wire is an American television drama series set and produced in and around Baltimore, Maryland. Created and primarily written by author and former police reporter David Simon, the series was broadcast by the premium cable network HBO in the United States...
.
Track listing
- "No Strings..." feat. Isabelle Dunn & Prabjote Osahn – 1:25
- "Bashment Boogie" feat. Ricky Rankin (produced by Wayne LotekWayne LotekWayne "Lotek" Bennett is a music producer, songwriter and rapper from the UK. He is most famous for his work with Roots Manuva and more recently with Speech Debelle, producing her debut album Speech Therapy which won the 2009 Mercury Prize.In 2005, Lotek won the BBC Performing Arts Fund's Urban...
) – 3:19 - "Witness (1 Hope)" (produced by Lord Gosh) – 4:15
- "Join The Dots" feat. Chali 2naChali 2naCharles Stewart , better known as Chali 2na is an American rapper and hip hop artist, formerly associated with the groups Jurassic 5 and Ozomatli.-Early life:...
& DJ MK (produced by Al Mono) – 3:59 - "Black Box Interlude" – 0:22
- "Ital Visions" (produced by Hylton Smythe) – 4:42
- "Kicking The Cack" (produced by Lord Gosh) – 3:36
- "Dub Styles" feat. The Lingalong Tecknishun (produced by Lord Gosh) – 2:40
- "Trim Body" (produced by Lord Gosh) – 3:35
- "Artical" feat. DJ MK (produced by Lord Gosh) – 3:21
- "Hol' It Up" feat. Riddla (produced by Lord Gosh) – 2:48
- "Stone The Crows" (produced by Hylton Smythe) – 3:21
- "Sinny Sin Sins" feat. Pastor Lee (produced by Hylton Smythe) – 3:36
- "Evil Rabbit" (produced by Hylton Smythe) – 3:24
- "Swords In The Dirt" feat. Big P, Blackitude, Danny Vicious, Rodney PRodney PRodney P is an English MC who entered the UK hip hop scene in the 1980s. He started out as a member of the London Posse, one of the UK's first home grown hip hop acts who were highly influential in the development of the genre. Rodney P has had one of the longest and most respected careers in UK...
, Skeme, DJ MK & Niara ScarlettNiara ScarlettNiara Scarlett is a British born singer-songwriter, perhaps most famous for her work with British production house Xenomania. Scarlett appeared on a number of dub, garage, grime, and house singles in the latter half of the 1990s and the 2000s.-Background:...
(produced by Wayne LotekWayne LotekWayne "Lotek" Bennett is a music producer, songwriter and rapper from the UK. He is most famous for his work with Roots Manuva and more recently with Speech Debelle, producing her debut album Speech Therapy which won the 2009 Mercury Prize.In 2005, Lotek won the BBC Performing Arts Fund's Urban...
) – 4:40 - "Highest Grade" feat. Seanie T. (produced by Lord Gosh) – 4:05
- "Dreamy Days" feat. Isabelle Dunn & Prabjote Osahn (produced by Skillamanjaro) – 4:45
Singles
- "Witness (1 Hope)" (23 July 2001) - #45 UKUK Singles ChartThe UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
- "Dreamy Days" (8 October 2001) - #53 UK
Samples
- "Dreamy Days" features a sample of the Jimmy WebbJimmy WebbJimmy Webb is an American songwriter, composer, and singer. He wrote numerous platinum selling classics, including "Up, Up and Away", "By the Time I Get to Phoenix", "Wichita Lineman", "Galveston", "The Worst That Could Happen", "All I Know", and "MacArthur Park"...
song "MacArthur ParkMacArthur Park (song)"MacArthur Park" is a song by Jimmy Webb, originally composed as part of an intended cantata. The song was initially rejected by The Association. Richard Harris was the first to record it, in 1968; the song was subsequently covered by numerous artists. Among the best-known covers are Donna Summer's...
".