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U.K. hip-hop artist Roots Manuva reveals some of his musical influences in another edition of the enjoyable mix series. Though there aren't many surprises (his tastes tend toward classic reggae and hip-hop), the inclusion of 1980s hip-hop pioneers Mantronix's "Who Is It?" and the smooth R&B of Frankie Beverley and Maze's "Twilight" guarantees an entertaining set. He also resurrects little-known U.K. reggae artist Smiley Culture's "Shan & Shan," as well as Wayne Smith's timeless "Under Me Sleng Teng" reggae rhythm, rounding out the compilation with Grace Jones's dark, definitive version of Iggy Pop's "Nightclubbing."