| Big Up | ||||
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| Released | 16 September 1997 | |||
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| Genre | Reggae | |||
| Length | 54:20 | |||
| Label | Gut | |||
| Producer | Aswad | |||
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
Big Up is a studio album by British reggae band Aswad, released in 1997 through Gut Records. The album was bestowed with a Grammy nomination in the category of Best Reggae Album. [2] [3]
Allmusic praised the album saying "Aswad continues to draw on its roots influence and expand its sound on BIG UP with dancehall rhythms and rich vocal harmonies." [1]
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "One Shot Chilla feat. UK Apache" | 3:52 |
| 2. | "Danger In Your Eyes" | 3:49 |
| 3. | "Runaway" | 3:48 |
| 4. | "Roxanne" | 3:38 |
| 5. | "Lay This On You" | 5:12 |
| 6. | "If I Was" | 3:37 |
| 7. | "Push" | 5:07 |
| 8. | "Ring It" | 4:17 |
| 9. | "Babe" | 5:02 |
| 10. | "Get a Grip" | 3:57 |
| 11. | "Hurry Love" | 4:48 |
| 12. | "What I Know" | 3:54 |
| 13. | "Without Love" | 4:46 |
| 14. | "Golden Bay" | 3:51 |
| Total length: | 54:20 | |
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