Dub Come Save Me
A cavernous dub reimagining of South London hip-hop. Heavy sub-bass meets echo-drenched baritone flows in a murky, late-night soundscape.
July 8, 2002 · Big Dada Recordings
A cavernous dub reimagining of South London hip-hop. Heavy sub-bass meets echo-drenched baritone flows in a murky, late-night soundscape.
July 8, 2002 · Big Dada Recordings
Dub Come Save Me is a masterclass in spatial awareness, taking the foundational blocks of Roots Manuva's landmark Run Come Save Me and submerging them in a deep, dark well of echo. It is the sound of the city after the crowds have dispersed, where the only thing left is the hum of the electrical grid and the rhythmic pulse of a distant sound system. Rodney Smith's baritone voice, usually so commanding, becomes a spectral presence here, weaving in and out of the mix like a ghost in the machine. It is less about the urgency of the lyric and more about the weight of the vibration.
How does Dub Come Save Me sound next to the rest of Roots Manuva's catalogue?
The production is built around reverb heavy than this artist usually allows.
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