The first single from his second album, Roots Manuva's Witness (1 Hope) was released in July of 2001. It didn't do much commercially, only scraping to number 45 in the UK charts but the video is a work of art. Innovative, clever and above all hilarious. Directed by Mat Kirkby (better quality version at this link) it is the story of Roots' triumphant return to his former school to take part in the annual sports day. The script is brilliant and I have to say Roots acting is excellent, it would appear the kids were not in on the joke as their responses seem all too real... enjoy.
Witness the fitness
The cruffatin liveth
One hope one quest.
The cruffatin liveth
One hope one quest.
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