''Up on the Downs'' is the first solo record by the DJ

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, and his first release on the

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Critical reception

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'' thought that "the unfeasibly funky breakbeat dub 'Tru Rub' is the party rocking chest-rattler of the collection, but it’s the exquisite 'Singapore' that bears the most repeat listening."

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wrote that "the same backbeats and cut-ups that made Smith and Mighty such a force to deal with are extremely evident and provide an album-length worth of moody, introspective hip hop ideal for long walks on cold winter days."

Track listing

# "Rock Dope Stupid (R & R Mix)" – 5:53 # "Angels in Poverty" (featuring Kelz & Rudy Lee) – 4:50 # "Revolve" – 4:30 # "Living in Unity (Wonderful World mix)" (featuring Ghadian) – 6:11 # "Reverie" – 4:10 # "Great Escape" – 4:44 # "Tru Rub" – 4:45 # "Question (Blue & Red Rework)" (featuring Ghadian) – 5:23 # "Don't You See" (featuring Hazel Jayne) – 4:31 # "Singapore" – 3:47 # "Jah Provide" – 4:08 # "Likeminded" (featuring Alice Perera) – 5:30

References

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