Run For Your Life

Grime legend Manga Saint Hilare drops 17-track album, Run For Your Life following his recent MOBO nomination for Best Grime Act. The album spans across seventeen tracks with guest appearances from the likes of; D Double E, Capo Lee, P Money, Ian Leone, SD9, Tre Mission, Mayhem NODB, So Large and Razor. The Woolwich-native has continuously expanded his creative eco-system despite life’s complications which he weaves into the project offering themes of; introspectiveness, self-examination, and development.

Run For Your Life is a masterclass in Manga’s story telling and it marks his fourth annual project to date to encapsulate another stage of his life. Beginning the creative process with the title, he began hand selecting beats from tastemaker producers such as; JME, Lewi B, Snowy, Lupole, Freeza Chin, Blay Vision (Skepta, Frisco) and more. Manga re-announced himself for 2022 with ‘Maybe Not’ with Jelani Blackman -  which later featured on FIFA 23’s soundtrack and Soccer AM - before lead singles, ‘U Run It’ with Brazilian MC, SD9 and ‘Kendall and Kylie’. Offering a huge scope of creative depth, ‘Run For Your Life’ displays his storytelling potential before showcasing his own production qualities on ‘All My Sins’. Standout track, ‘Together’ featuring Grime legend, D Double E is “a reminder that we are better as a unit” pieced together with ethereal production from JME. Powered by a forthcoming satire video set in a decorated photo studio, ‘This Isn’t About Me’ perfectly captures the sonic aims and ambitions of the project. Additional collaborations come from; Ian Leone, Tre Mission, Mayhem NODB, So Large and Razor. 

Speaking on the album, Manga said:

“Run For Your Life is a reminder to keep moving because forward is the only way to survive. Run towards your goals, move on from things that are holding you back! I hope it can help people remind themselves of who they are and who they can become.”