Rob Smith - Up On The Downs (2003)

" First solo record from Rob Smith of Smith & Mighty. Smith, along with Massive Attack and Portishead, were responsible for that brooding blend of hip hop-primed beats and textured soundscapes which later became trip hop. This solo effort is much more than the coffee-table accessory that might suggest. The album’s roots are in Reggae, Dub, Drum N’ Bass, Punk and Hip Hop, with soaring strings, deep, deep bass, Jungle....." (Uncut)

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