Roots Manuva

For other people named Rodney Smith, see Rod Smith (disambiguation).

Roots Manuva
Background information
Birth nameRodney Smith
Also known as
  • Lord Gosh
  • Hylton Smythe
  • Rodrick Manuva
  • Brigadier Smythe
  • Cecil P.Y.L.M.
  • Pim Pimpernel
  • Chubb
Born (1972-09-09) 9 September 1972 (age 52)
OriginStockwell, London
Genres
Occupations
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • rapping
Years active1994–2018
2021–present (active)
2018-2021 (hiatus)
Labels
Websiterootsmanuva.co.uk

Rodney Hylton Smith, better known by his stage name Roots Manuva (born 9 September 1972), is a British rapper and producer. Since his debut in 1994, he has produced numerous albums and singles on the label Big Dada, achieving commercial success with albums Run Come Save Me[1] and Slime & Reason. He has been described as "one of the most influential artists in British music history."[2] His most recent studio album, Bleeds, was released in October 2015.

  1. ^ "CD REVIEWS: Tori Amos, Live, Macy Gray and many more"[usurped]. Chart Attack, September 18, By: Debbie Bento and Kori Golding
  2. ^ "SHOWS > THE BRITISH MASTERS". www.noisey.vice.com. Vice. Archived from the original on 16 April 2016. Retrieved 30 April 2016.