Roots Manuva

Rodney Hylton Smith (born 1972), better known by his stage name Roots Manuva,
is a British rapper from Stockwell, South London. He is currently signed to
Big Dada. BiographySmith grew up around Stockwell in South London. His
parents were from a small village in Jamaica called Banana Hole where his
father was a preacher and tailor. Spending much of his early years ... read more

My favourite music venue - in pictures

Just like fans, musicians have their special places. Here, Johnny Marr, Hayden Thorpe, Roots Manuva and Anna Calvi celebrate the venues they love
Posted 27 January 2.32pm — Comment on this

What's your favourite UK music venue, and why?

As legislation going through parliament seems set to allow small venues to host live gigs without a licence, tell us what you think the ingredients are for the perfect pe...
Posted 27 January 2.20pm — Comment on this

My favourite music venue

Just like fans, musicians have their special places – ones they grew up with, ones important to their careers or ones with rich heritage. Johnny Marr, Hayden Thorpe...
Posted 27 January 2.18pm — Comment on this

Childish Gambino – review

Camp, LondonIf we've learned anything from the musical exploits of Russell Crowe, Hugh Laurie, Keanu Reeves with Dogstar and even Juliette Lewis, it's that the actor-turn...
Posted 26 January 4.13pm — Comment on this

How to set up an indie label market

Waiting at dawn for a tarpaulin shipment? Trying to outshout the fruit and veg guy? Just some of the challenges of setting up tomorrow's Independent Label Market in Londo...
Posted 9 December 2011 12.58pm — Comment on this

This Week's Singles: 5/12/11 Roots Manuva, Eugene McGuinness, Willy Moon, Fixers

Single of the Week!Roots Manuva feat. Spikey Tee - ‘Here We Go Again’ (Big Dada) Though Rodney’s voice has the confidence of someone who ...
Posted 5 December 2011 1.00pm — Comment on this

Roots Manuva "Here We Go Again (FaltyDL Remix)"

"Here We Go Again," the upcoming single from 4everevolution, the recently released album from Roots Manuva (a.k.a Rodney Smith, pictured above), is a solid hip-hop track ...
Posted 30 November 2011 7.00pm — Comment on this

Roots Manuva - 'Here We Go Again' feat. Spikey Tee

*Roots Manuva *returns with a new single and it's one of the standout cuts from the acclaimed '4everevolution', the brooding, magnificent 'Here We Go Again'.http://so...
Posted 6 November 2011 3.17pm — Comment on this

Roots Manuva - 4everevolution

Roots Manuva just keeps on delivering - here’s to another decade. Read the full story on DrownedinSound.com
Posted 28 September 2011 8.50am — Comment on this

Album reviews: James Morrison | Remember Remember | Roots Manuva | Robert Crawford | Martin Simpson | Mark McKnight | Corsica Canti

Our reviewers cast their eye over the latest CDs to be released...
Posted 27 September 2011 1.00am — Comment on this

This Week's Singles: 26/09/11 Nautiluss & Lord Skywave, Liminanas, Toro Y Moi, Roots Manuva

Single of the Week!Nautiluss x Lord Skywave - ‘Ultraviolet’ / ‘Bleu Monday’ (Hemlock Recordings) Naturally, when a person is faced wi...
Posted 26 September 2011 12.51pm — Comment on this

Roots Manuva: 4everevolution – review

(Big Dada)The approach of middle age is often a time for introspection, though not usually for rappers. Rodney Smith has always been an exception, though. Nearing his 40t...
Posted 22 September 2011 10.40pm — Comment on this

Roots Manuva: 4everevolution, CD review

Roots Manuva is in peak form with 4everevolution.
Posted 22 September 2011 12.23pm — Comment on this

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