"Slime And Reason" is the follow-up to 2006"s "Alternately Deep" from London-based rapper Roots Manuva. Roots aka Rodney Smith has built a solid reputation as one of the best hip hop artists in the UK, mainly through his ability to embracemany different styles while maintaining a high standard of lyrical content and delivery. With more focus on electronicsand dub than his previous effort, which employed a live band feel, this is another example of the artist"s diversity. Singles include "Buff Nuff".