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]

Big Up
Studio album by
Released16 September 1997
Studio
  • Eastcote Studios, London, England
  • HC&F Recording Studio, New York, NY
  • Matrix Studios
GenreReggae
Length54:20
LabelGut
ProducerAswad
Aswad chronology
Rise and Shine
(1994)
Big Up
(1997)
Roots Revival
(1999)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]

Critical reception

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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]

Track listing

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No.TitleLength
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

References

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  1. ^ a b "Big Up -Aswad". allmusic.com. AllMusic.
  2. ^ Big Up – Aswad. Gut Records. 1997.
  3. ^ "Aswad". grammy.com. The Recording Academy.