Rodney Smith, aka Roots Manuva, is one of the titans of Black British music, known for his distinctive voice, complex lyricism, and genre-blending production that merges hip-hop with reggae, dub, and electronic influences. His 1999 debut Brand New Second Hand was a critical success, pairing introspective lyrics and avant-garde beats with sharp social commentary, and helped establish him as a seminal figure in UK hip-hop. To mark 25 years since its release, the 2LP is pressed on 140g smokey vinyl in a gloss sleeve with a portrait print, and the digital download adds the bonus tracks "Skiver's Guide" and "Feel Da Panic."