Roots Manuva
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Rodney Hylton Smith better known by his stage name
Roots Manuva, is a British
rapper
from Stockwell
, South London
. He is currently signed to Big Dada
.
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 in poverty, this and his strict Pentecostal upbringing clearly had an influence on his music as can be seen in many of his tracks such as "Sinny Sin Sins" and "Colossal Insight".
A quote from Smith himself sums up his early discovery of music:
Smith made his recorded debut in 1994 as part of IQ Procedure through Suburban Base
's short-lived hip hop imprint Bluntly Speaking Vinyl. He debuted as Roots Manuva the same year on Blak Twang
's "Queen's Head" single, before releasing his own single, "Next Type of Motion" the following year through the same label, the hugely influential Sound of Money. 1996 saw the release of his collaborations with Skitz ("Where My Mind Is At"/"Blessed Be The Manner") on 23 Skidoo's Ronin label. The release of "Feva" on Tony Vegas' Wayward imprint followed in 1997. This was also the year that saw the first releases from Big Dada
, a collaboration between Coldcut
's Ninja Tune
label and hip hop journalist Will Ashon
.
Releasing for Coldcut
's renowned experimental/hip hop label Ninja Tune in 1998, some of his music may be seen as a predecessor of grime
. The following year he released his groundbreaking debut album, Brand New Second Hand
. A reference to his family's modest lifestyle, the title refers to a phrase his mother used for presents he often got as a youngster that were pre-used. He had such an impact on the UK rap scene that The Times
declared that "his is the voice of urban Britain, encompassing dub, ragga, funk
and hip hop as it sweeps from crumbling street corners to ganja
-filled dancehalls, setting gritty narratives against all manner of warped beats." Manuva was rewarded for his breakthrough with a MOBO
as Best Hip Hop Act that year.
The lyrics of his songs are usually known to take a distinctly British edge, with many critics highlighting his references of eating cheese on toast
and drinking bitter
as examples of this.
His warm and easily recognizable voice can be heard on many songs he performed with other artists such as Chali 2na
(and Ozomatli
), DJ Shadow
, Mr Scruff, U.N.K.L.E., Nightmares on Wax
, The Cinematic Orchestra
, Beth Orton
, The Herbaliser
, Leftfield
, Saian Supa Crew
and most recently Coldcut. He also made an appearance on the Gorillaz
album, Demon Days
, on the track "All Alone".
Roots Manuva headlined the Lounge On The Farm
Festival 11 July 2009
He now lives in Sheffield
, South Yorkshire
.
Stage name
A stage name, also called a showbiz name or screen name, is a pseudonym used by performers and entertainers such as actors, wrestlers, comedians, and musicians.-Motivation to use a stage name:...
Roots Manuva, is a British
United Kingdom
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rapper
Rapping
Rapping refers to "spoken or chanted rhyming lyrics". The art form can be broken down into different components, as in the book How to Rap where it is separated into “content”, “flow” , and “delivery”...
from Stockwell
Stockwell
Stockwell is a district in inner south west London, England, located in the London Borough of Lambeth.It is situated south south-east of Charing Cross. Brixton, Clapham, Vauxhall and Kennington all border Stockwell...
, South London
South London
South London is the southern part of London, England, United Kingdom.According to the 2011 official Boundary Commission for England definition, South London includes the London boroughs of Bexley, Bromley, Croydon, Greenwich, Kingston, Lambeth, Lewisham, Merton, Southwark, Sutton and...
. He is currently signed to Big Dada
Big Dada
Big Dada Recordings is the Hip Hop imprint of London-based independent record label, Ninja Tune. It is best known for being the home of prominent British hip hop artist Roots Manuva. It was started by reputed hip hop journalist Will Ashon in February 1997...
.
Biography
Smith grew up around StockwellStockwell
Stockwell is a district in inner south west London, England, located in the London Borough of Lambeth.It is situated south south-east of Charing Cross. Brixton, Clapham, Vauxhall and Kennington all border Stockwell...
in South London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
. His parents were from a small village in Jamaica
Jamaica
Jamaica is an island nation of the Greater Antilles, in length, up to in width and 10,990 square kilometres in area. It is situated in the Caribbean Sea, about south of Cuba, and west of Hispaniola, the island harbouring the nation-states Haiti and the Dominican Republic...
called Banana Hole where his father was a preacher
Preacher
Preacher is a term for someone who preaches sermons or gives homilies. A preacher is distinct from a theologian by focusing on the communication rather than the development of doctrine. Others see preaching and theology as being intertwined...
and tailor
Tailor
A tailor is a person who makes, repairs, or alters clothing professionally, especially suits and men's clothing.Although the term dates to the thirteenth century, tailor took on its modern sense in the late eighteenth century, and now refers to makers of men's and women's suits, coats, trousers,...
. Spending much of his early years in poverty, this and his strict Pentecostal upbringing clearly had an influence on his music as can be seen in many of his tracks such as "Sinny Sin Sins" and "Colossal Insight".
A quote from Smith himself sums up his early discovery of music:
Smith made his recorded debut in 1994 as part of IQ Procedure through Suburban Base
Suburban Base
Suburban Base Records was one of the biggest British jungle/drum and bass record labels based in Romford, Havering, UK. It was established by Dan Donnelly and operated in the UK from 1989 to 1997 and in the United States from 1994 to 1997.- History :...
's short-lived hip hop imprint Bluntly Speaking Vinyl. He debuted as Roots Manuva the same year on Blak Twang
Blak Twang
Blak Twang who also uses the pseudonyms of Taipanic and Tony Rotton, is a British rapper who grew up in Deptford, Lewisham, South East London...
's "Queen's Head" single, before releasing his own single, "Next Type of Motion" the following year through the same label, the hugely influential Sound of Money. 1996 saw the release of his collaborations with Skitz ("Where My Mind Is At"/"Blessed Be The Manner") on 23 Skidoo's Ronin label. The release of "Feva" on Tony Vegas' Wayward imprint followed in 1997. This was also the year that saw the first releases from Big Dada
Big Dada
Big Dada Recordings is the Hip Hop imprint of London-based independent record label, Ninja Tune. It is best known for being the home of prominent British hip hop artist Roots Manuva. It was started by reputed hip hop journalist Will Ashon in February 1997...
, a collaboration between Coldcut
Coldcut
Coldcut are an English dance music duo, comprising Matt Black and Jonathan More. Their signature style is electronic dance music, featuring cut up samples of hip hop, breaks, jazz, spoken word and various other types of music, as well as video and multimedia.-1980s:In 1986, computer programmer Matt...
's Ninja Tune
Ninja Tune
Ninja Tune is a London-based independent record label started by DJs Matt Black and Jonathan More, better known as Coldcut and managed by Peter Quicke. The label has a strong leaning towards mostly Electronic Music...
label and hip hop journalist Will Ashon
Will Ashon
Will Ashon is an English novelist, former music journalist and founder of the Big Dada imprint of Ninja Tune records. Ashon was educated at Countesthorpe Community College and Balliol College, Oxford...
.
Releasing for Coldcut
Coldcut
Coldcut are an English dance music duo, comprising Matt Black and Jonathan More. Their signature style is electronic dance music, featuring cut up samples of hip hop, breaks, jazz, spoken word and various other types of music, as well as video and multimedia.-1980s:In 1986, computer programmer Matt...
's renowned experimental/hip hop label Ninja Tune in 1998, some of his music may be seen as a predecessor of grime
Grime (music)
Grime is a style of music that emerged from Bow, East London, England in the early 2000s, primarily as a development of UK garage, dancehall, and hip hop...
. The following year he released his groundbreaking debut album, Brand New Second Hand
Brand New Second Hand
Brand New Second Hand is the debut album by Roots Manuva, released on Big Dada in March 1999.-Track listing:# "Movements" # "Dem Phonies" feat. IG Culture...
. A reference to his family's modest lifestyle, the title refers to a phrase his mother used for presents he often got as a youngster that were pre-used. He had such an impact on the UK rap scene that The Times
The Times
The Times is a British daily national newspaper, first published in London in 1785 under the title The Daily Universal Register . The Times and its sister paper The Sunday Times are published by Times Newspapers Limited, a subsidiary since 1981 of News International...
declared that "his is the voice of urban Britain, encompassing dub, ragga, funk
Funk
Funk is a music genre that originated in the mid-late 1960s when African American musicians blended soul music, jazz and R&B into a rhythmic, danceable new form of music. Funk de-emphasizes melody and harmony and brings a strong rhythmic groove of electric bass and drums to the foreground...
and hip hop as it sweeps from crumbling street corners to ganja
Cannabis
Cannabis is a genus of flowering plants that includes three putative species, Cannabis sativa, Cannabis indica, and Cannabis ruderalis. These three taxa are indigenous to Central Asia, and South Asia. Cannabis has long been used for fibre , for seed and seed oils, for medicinal purposes, and as a...
-filled dancehalls, setting gritty narratives against all manner of warped beats." Manuva was rewarded for his breakthrough with a MOBO
MOBO Awards
The Music of Black Origin Awards, established in 1995 by Kanya King MBE and Andy Ruffell, are held annually in the United Kingdom to recognise artists of any ethnicity or nationality performing black music....
as Best Hip Hop Act that year.
The lyrics of his songs are usually known to take a distinctly British edge, with many critics highlighting his references of eating cheese on toast
Cheese on Toast
Cheese on toast is a snack made by placing cheese on slices of toasted bread and melting the cheese under a grill. It is a simple meal, popular in the United Kingdom.-Recipes:...
and drinking bitter
Bitter (beer)
Bitter is an English term for pale ale. Bitters vary in colour from gold to dark amber and in strength from 3% to 7% alcohol by volume.-Brief history:...
as examples of this.
His warm and easily recognizable voice can be heard on many songs he performed with other artists such as Chali 2na
Chali 2na
Charles Stewart , better known as Chali 2na is an American rapper and hip hop artist, formerly associated with the groups Jurassic 5 and Ozomatli.-Early life:...
(and Ozomatli
Ozomatli
Ozomatli is a seven to ten piece band playing primarily Latin, hip hop, and rock music, formed in 1995 in Los Angeles. They are known both for their vocal activist viewpoints and their wide array of musical styles - including salsa, jazz, funk, reggae, rap, and others.In a 2007 NPR interview, band...
), DJ Shadow
DJ Shadow
Joshua Paul Davis better known as DJ Shadow is an American music producer, DJ and songwriter. He is considered a prominent figure in the development of instrumental hip hop and first gained notice with the release of his highly acclaimed debut album Endtroducing....., which was constructed...
, Mr Scruff, U.N.K.L.E., Nightmares on Wax
Nightmares on Wax
George Evelyn, better known as Nightmares on Wax and also known as DJ EASE , is a DJ from Leeds, UK. His music is released on Warp Records and was one of the first releases on the label. Evelyn got his start in the music industry through an interest in hip hop and on joining a local breakdancing crew...
, The Cinematic Orchestra
The Cinematic Orchestra
The Cinematic Orchestra is a British jazz and electronic outfit, created in 1997 by Jason Swinscoe. The band is signed to Ninja Tune independent record label. In addition to Swinscoe, the band includes PC former DJ Food member on turntables, Luke Flowers , Tom Chant , Nick Ramm , Stuart McCallum ...
, Beth Orton
Beth Orton
Beth Orton is a BRIT Award–winning English singer-songwriter, known for her 'folktronica' sound, which mixes elements of folk and electronica. She was initially recognised for her collaborations with William Orbit and the Chemical Brothers in the mid 1990s. However, these were not Orton's first...
, The Herbaliser
The Herbaliser
The Herbaliser is a jazz rap band formed by Jake Wherry and Ollie Teeba London, England during the early 1990s. Although currently signed to !K7 Records, they were one of the best-known acts from the Ninja Tune independent record label...
, Leftfield
Leftfield
Leftfield are a British duo of electronica artists and record producers, namely Paul Daley and Neil Barnes, who formed in 1990 in London, England...
, Saian Supa Crew
Saïan Supa Crew
Saïan Supa Crew is a French rap collective composed of three groups: Explicit Samouraï, OFX and Simple Spirit. The name 'Saïan Supa' is a reference to the Super Saiyan from the manga and anime Dragon Ball Z/GT....
and most recently Coldcut. He also made an appearance on the Gorillaz
Gorillaz
Gorillaz is an English musical project created in 1998 by Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett. This project consists of Gorillaz music itself and an extensive fictional universe depicting a "virtual band" of cartoon characters...
album, Demon Days
Demon Days
Demon Days is the second studio album by British virtual band Gorillaz, released in May 2005. The album features contributions from De La Soul, Neneh Cherry, Martina Topley-Bird, Roots Manuva, MF DOOM, Ike Turner, Bootie Brown of the Pharcyde, Shaun Ryder, Dennis Hopper, the London Community Gospel...
, on the track "All Alone".
Roots Manuva headlined the Lounge On The Farm
Lounge On The Farm
Lounge On The Farm is a music festival held annually at Merton Farm, Canterbury, Kent, which attracts thousands of visitors each year. Although there has been a vast increase in the capacity of the event, as well as the amount and quality of the performing acts, organizers insist that they keep the...
Festival 11 July 2009
He now lives in Sheffield
Sheffield
Sheffield is a city and metropolitan borough of South Yorkshire, England. Its name derives from the River Sheaf, which runs through the city. Historically a part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, and with some of its southern suburbs annexed from Derbyshire, the city has grown from its largely...
, South Yorkshire
South Yorkshire
South Yorkshire is a metropolitan county in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England. It has a population of 1.29 million. It consists of four metropolitan boroughs: Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham, and City of Sheffield...
.
Studio albums
- Brand New Second HandBrand New Second HandBrand New Second Hand is the debut album by Roots Manuva, released on Big Dada in March 1999.-Track listing:# "Movements" # "Dem Phonies" feat. IG Culture...
(22 March 1999) UKUK Albums ChartThe UK Albums Chart is a list of albums ranked by physical and digital sales in the United Kingdom. It is compiled every week by The Official Charts Company and broadcast on a Sunday on BBC Radio 1 , and published in Music Week magazine and on the OCC website .To qualify for the UK albums chart...
#167 - Run Come Save MeRun Come Save MeRun Come Save Me is the second album released by Roots Manuva. It was released on the Big Dada label in August 2001."Witness " features in the films Children of Men and Kidulthood over the end credits of the first episode of teen drama Skins and in episode 13 of season one The Wire.-Track listing:#...
(13 August 2001) UKUK Albums ChartThe UK Albums Chart is a list of albums ranked by physical and digital sales in the United Kingdom. It is compiled every week by The Official Charts Company and broadcast on a Sunday on BBC Radio 1 , and published in Music Week magazine and on the OCC website .To qualify for the UK albums chart...
#33 - Dub Come Save MeDub Come Save MeDub Come Save Me is the third album by Roots Manuva. It is a dub re-working of his second album, Run Come Save Me and was released on Big Dada in July 2002.-Track listing:# "Man Fi Cool"...
(8 July 2002) UKUK Albums ChartThe UK Albums Chart is a list of albums ranked by physical and digital sales in the United Kingdom. It is compiled every week by The Official Charts Company and broadcast on a Sunday on BBC Radio 1 , and published in Music Week magazine and on the OCC website .To qualify for the UK albums chart...
#75 - Awfully DeepAwfully DeepAwfully Deep is an album by British alternative hip hop artist Roots Manuva.-Track listing:#"Mind 2 Motion" – 4:46#"Awfully Deep" – 4:02#"Cause 4 Pause" – 1:11#*Featuring DJ MK#"Colossal Insight" – 3:45#*Produced by Lord Gosh#"Too Cold" – 3:58...
(31 January 2005) UKUK Albums ChartThe UK Albums Chart is a list of albums ranked by physical and digital sales in the United Kingdom. It is compiled every week by The Official Charts Company and broadcast on a Sunday on BBC Radio 1 , and published in Music Week magazine and on the OCC website .To qualify for the UK albums chart...
#24 - Alternately DeepAlternately DeepAlternately Deep is the fifth studio album of original material by Roots Manuva. It was released on 13 March 2006 on the Big Dada label.The album contains twelve tracks recorded during the sessions for his last studio album, Awfully Deep, including a remix of "Colossal Insight" and the track...
(13 March 2006) UKUK Albums ChartThe UK Albums Chart is a list of albums ranked by physical and digital sales in the United Kingdom. It is compiled every week by The Official Charts Company and broadcast on a Sunday on BBC Radio 1 , and published in Music Week magazine and on the OCC website .To qualify for the UK albums chart...
#139 - Slime & ReasonSlime & ReasonSlime & Reason is the sixth studio album of original material by Roots Manuva. It was released on 1 September 2008 on the Big Dada label. Hip Hop Connection magazine named it Album Of The Year 2008.-Track listing:# "Again & Again"# "C.R.U.F.F."...
(25 August 2008) UKUK Albums ChartThe UK Albums Chart is a list of albums ranked by physical and digital sales in the United Kingdom. It is compiled every week by The Official Charts Company and broadcast on a Sunday on BBC Radio 1 , and published in Music Week magazine and on the OCC website .To qualify for the UK albums chart...
#22 - Duppy Writer (6 September 2010)
- 4everevolution (3 October 2011)
Singles
- "Juggle Tings Proper" (22 February 1999)
- "Motion 5000" (5 July 1999)
- "Witness (1 Hope)" (23 July 2001) UKUK Singles ChartThe UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
#45 - "Dreamy Days" (8 October 2001) UKUK Singles ChartThe UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
#53 - "Yellow Submarine" (14 October 2002)
- "Colossal Insight" (17 January 2005) UKUK Singles ChartThe UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
#33 - "Too Cold" (21 March 2005) UKUK Singles ChartThe UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
#39 - "Buff Nuff" (30 June 2008)
- "Again & Again" (25 August 2008) - featured on the EA TRAX soundtrack for the EA Sports videogame Fight Night Round 4Fight Night Round 4Fight Night Round 4 garnered positive reaction from critics for its strategic gameplay and strong multiplayer component. The PlayStation 3 version received an 87.89% and an 88% from review aggregate websites GameRankings and MetaCritic respectively...
- "Let the Spirit" (27 October 2008)
- "Do Nah Bodda Mi" (29 June 2009)
- "It’s On (BananaKlan)" (28 April 2011)
Guest appearances
- Amon TobinAmon TobinAmon Adonai Santos de Araújo Tobin , known as Amon Tobin, is a Brazilian musician, composer and producer of electronic music. He is described as a virtuoso sound designer and is considered to be one of the most influential electronic music artists in the world...
– "Saboteur mix" (from Ninja TuneNinja TuneNinja Tune is a London-based independent record label started by DJs Matt Black and Jonathan More, better known as Coldcut and managed by Peter Quicke. The label has a strong leaning towards mostly Electronic Music...
compilation Xen CutsXen CutsXen Cuts is a compilation album released by Ninja Tune independent record label on their tenth anniversary. The album was released in a four piece vinyl recording , as two disc CD and as a three disc CD versions, with the third disc "Xen Cuts Missed Flipped and Skipped" also released separately...
) - Audio BullysAudio BullysAudio Bullys are an electronic music group from London, consisting of Simon Franks and Tom Dinsdale. The group were once managed by DJ and presenter George Lamb....
– "Made Like That" (feat. Roots Manuva & Mr Fox) (from Generation) - Blak TwangBlak TwangBlak Twang who also uses the pseudonyms of Taipanic and Tony Rotton, is a British rapper who grew up in Deptford, Lewisham, South East London...
– "Queen's Head" (from Dettwork S.E. promo); "Shhhoosh" (from 19 Long Time) - BreakageBreakage (musician)Breakage , is a London, UK drum and bass/dubstep producer and DJ. He is currently signed to the Digital Soundboy label.-Albums:-EPs:* Back Off * The Break Age * Hinds Sight...
– "Run 'Em Out" - The Cinematic OrchestraThe Cinematic OrchestraThe Cinematic Orchestra is a British jazz and electronic outfit, created in 1997 by Jason Swinscoe. The band is signed to Ninja Tune independent record label. In addition to Swinscoe, the band includes PC former DJ Food member on turntables, Luke Flowers , Tom Chant , Nick Ramm , Stuart McCallum ...
– "All Things to All Men" (from Every Day) - Cornish Waters – "Look to Myself for Faith" (from UK Hustlerz – The Return, under the pseudonym Brigadier Smythe)
- ColdcutColdcutColdcut are an English dance music duo, comprising Matt Black and Jonathan More. Their signature style is electronic dance music, featuring cut up samples of hip hop, breaks, jazz, spoken word and various other types of music, as well as video and multimedia.-1980s:In 1986, computer programmer Matt...
– "True Skool" (from Sound MirrorsSound MirrorsSound Mirrors is the fifth studio album by Coldcut. It was released in January 2006. Four singles were released from the album including the Top 75 hit "True Skool" with Roots Manuva.- CD :#"Man in a Garage"...
) UKUK Singles ChartThe UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
#61 - DJ Mentat – "Rugged Wid' It" (with Seanie T)
- DJ ShadowDJ ShadowJoshua Paul Davis better known as DJ Shadow is an American music producer, DJ and songwriter. He is considered a prominent figure in the development of instrumental hip hop and first gained notice with the release of his highly acclaimed debut album Endtroducing....., which was constructed...
– "GDMFSOB (UNKLEUNKLEUnkle are a British musical outfit founded in 1994 by school friends James Lavelle and Tim Goldsworthy. Originally categorized as trip-hop, the group once included producer DJ Shadow and have employed a variety of guest artists and producers.-First incarnation :Lavelle and Goldsworthy were joined...
Uncensored mix)" (from "Mashin' on the Motorway") - DJ SkitzDJ SkitzDJ Skitz or Skitz is a British DJ and music producer. He was born in 1970 in Cambridgeshire and started DJing in 1991. He has compiled a number of British Hip Hop compilations and other Hip Hop compilations. Along with Rodney P he produced the first track to ever be played on BBC Radio 1Xtra in...
– "Inner City Folk" and "Fingerprints of the Gods" (from Countryman) - Dobie – "Connectivity" (from The Sound of One Hand Clapping)
- Freq Nasty – "Boomba Clatt" (from Bring Me the Head of Freq Nasty)
- Fun Lovin' CriminalsFun Lovin' CriminalsThe Fun Lovin' Criminals is an American alternative hip hop / alternative rock group from New York City. Their musical style is primarily eclectic, covering styles such as hip hop, rock, funk, blues and jazz. Their songs often deal with life in New York City, as well as urban life in general...
- "Keep On Yellin'" (from Classic Fantastic) - GorillazGorillazGorillaz is an English musical project created in 1998 by Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett. This project consists of Gorillaz music itself and an extensive fictional universe depicting a "virtual band" of cartoon characters...
– "All Alone" (from Demon DaysDemon DaysDemon Days is the second studio album by British virtual band Gorillaz, released in May 2005. The album features contributions from De La Soul, Neneh Cherry, Martina Topley-Bird, Roots Manuva, MF DOOM, Ike Turner, Bootie Brown of the Pharcyde, Shaun Ryder, Dennis Hopper, the London Community Gospel...
) - The HerbaliserThe HerbaliserThe Herbaliser is a jazz rap band formed by Jake Wherry and Ollie Teeba London, England during the early 1990s. Although currently signed to !K7 Records, they were one of the best-known acts from the Ninja Tune independent record label...
– "Lord Lord" (from Take LondonTake LondonTake London is the 7th album released by The Herbaliser, released in 2005 .A second version was also released which contained a second disc Take London is the 7th album released by The Herbaliser, released in 2005 (Cat. no: ZENCD098).A second version was also released which contained a second disc...
); "Starlight" (from Very MercenaryVery MercenaryVery Mercenary is the third album by The Herbaliser. It was released on Ninja Tune in 1999.-Track listing:# "Intro" – 1:01# "Mission Improbable" – 3:09# "Who's the Realest?" – 4:44# "When I Shine" – 3:54...
) - INORAN – "Rat Race" (from SouSouSou may refer to:* Sou , a type of food pastry* Sou , a film by Theodore Ushev for Shorts in Motion: The Art of Seduction* Solidus #France, French slang for coins...
) - King Kooba – "Barefoot" (from Indian Summer)
- Killa KelaKilla KelaKilla Kela is an English beatboxer from West Sussex.-Biography:Kela began beatboxing in his teens with the 360 Physicals crew. He was discovered by DJ Vadim when he sent a tape of his beatboxing to Vadim's now defunct label Jazz Fudge...
– "Here Comes The Submarines feat. Roots Manuva" (from Elocution) - LeftfieldLeftfieldLeftfield are a British duo of electronica artists and record producers, namely Paul Daley and Neil Barnes, who formed in 1990 in London, England...
– "Dusted" (from Rhythm and StealthRhythm and StealthRhythm and Stealth is an album by Leftfield released on 20 September 1999. It was the follow-up to 1995's Leftism. The album reached #1 in the UK album chart...
) UKUK Singles ChartThe UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
#28 - Lotek HiFi – "Move Ya Ting" (from Mixed Blessings)
- The MaccabeesThe MaccabeesThe Maccabees are a indie rock band from Brighton, England. They have released two albums so far, Colour It In in 2007, with a follow-up, Wall of Arms, released on 4 May 2009...
- "Empty Vessels" - Mr. ScruffMr. ScruffMr. Scruff is the recording name of Andy Carthy , a British DJ and artist. He lives in Stockport, Greater Manchester, and studied fine art at the Psalter Lane campus of Sheffield Hallam University...
– "Jus Jus" (from Keep It UnrealKeep It UnrealKeep It Unreal is Mr. Scruff's first major release. It includes the hit single "Get a Move On", which samples Moondog's "Bird's Lament ". The album ends with "Fish", a track made up of samples about marine life, which is a motif of Mr. Scruff. Samples used in the track include the likes of David...
), "Nice Up The Function" (from Ninja TunaNinja TunaNinja Tuna is an album by Mr. Scruff. It was released on a newly created record label, also titled Ninja Tuna, a collaboration between Scruff and the record label Ninja Tune.-Track listing:# "Test the Sound"...
) - N'faN'faN'fa is an African Australian rapper born in London, but raised in Perth, Western Australia, best known as the former frontman for 1200 Techniques. His father is from Sierra Leone. Forster-Jones met Heath Ledger in primary school and remained friends until the actor's death in 2008...
- "My Style" (from Cause An EffectCause An EffectCause An Effect is the first album by the former 1200 Techniques frontman, N'fa. The Australian hip hop artist collaborated with various producers around the world including Roots Manuva, Mr Yoshiaki , DJ Peril and Deceptikonz...
) - New Flesh for Old – "Norbert & Cecil" (from Understanding, under the pseudonym Cecil P.Y.L.M. Pim Pimpernel)
- Reachout – "For Whom the Heart Beats" (from The Bristo Sq. EP)
- TyTy (rapper)Ty is the recording name of the British hip hop artist, Ben Chijioke.-Career:He was born in London, his family having moved from Nigeria to the UK. He is based in Vauxhall....
– "Oh U Want More?" (from UpwardsUpwards (album)Upwards is a Mercury Music Prize nominated album by British hip hop artist Ty, released in 2003 by Big Dada.-Track listing:# "Ha Ha"# "Mpho’s Lament "# "Wait A Minute"# "I Want 2"# "Awkward Boy "# "Oh U Want More?"# "Rain"...
) UKUK Singles ChartThe UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
#65 (also "So U Want ? (refix)" on Upwards new edition) - Saian Supa CrewSaïan Supa CrewSaïan Supa Crew is a French rap collective composed of three groups: Explicit Samouraï, OFX and Simple Spirit. The name 'Saïan Supa' is a reference to the Super Saiyan from the manga and anime Dragon Ball Z/GT....
– "Hey Yo My Man" - Colossus – "Thrupenny Bits" (from "West Oaktown") (OmRecords 2002 – pseudonym Hylton Smythe)
- Nightmares on WaxNightmares on WaxGeorge Evelyn, better known as Nightmares on Wax and also known as DJ EASE , is a DJ from Leeds, UK. His music is released on Warp Records and was one of the first releases on the label. Evelyn got his start in the music industry through an interest in hip hop and on joining a local breakdancing crew...
– "70s 80s (Up Bringing Mix) (feat. Roots Manuva & LSK & Rodney P & Tozz 180)" (from "70s 80s" single) - The HerbaliserThe HerbaliserThe Herbaliser is a jazz rap band formed by Jake Wherry and Ollie Teeba London, England during the early 1990s. Although currently signed to !K7 Records, they were one of the best-known acts from the Ninja Tune independent record label...
- "Something Wicked (Roots Manuva's Haunted House Dub)" (limited free release from Ninja TuneNinja TuneNinja Tune is a London-based independent record label started by DJs Matt Black and Jonathan More, better known as Coldcut and managed by Peter Quicke. The label has a strong leaning towards mostly Electronic Music...
website to celebrate forthcoming Ninja Tune boxset). - DELSDels (musician)DELS is a rapper and graphics designer from Ipswich. He is based currently in London and a graduate of Kingston University. Dickins signed a three album deal with the Ninja Tune label Big Dada.-Releases:...
- "Capsize" (from GOBGob (Dels album)-Personnel:*Dels – Vocals*Tracks 1, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10 and 11 - produced by Kwes*Tracks 3 and 7 - additional production by Kwes*Tracks 2, 3 and 7 - produced by Joe Goddard*Tracks 6 and 8 - produced by Micachu*Joe Goddard - Guest vocalist...
- 2011)
Other
- Badmeaningood Vol.2Badmeaningood Vol.2Badmeaningood Vol.2 is a compilation of tracks chosen by alternative hip-hop artist, Roots Manuva.-Track listing:# Roots Manuva - "Intro" – 2:06# Deckwrecka feat...
(7 October 2002) (19 tracks selected by Rodney Smith for the Badmeaningood series.) - Back to Mine: Roots ManuvaBack to Mine: Roots ManuvaBack To Mine: Roots Manuva is a compilation album from the Back To Mine series from DMC Publishing.It was compiled by British hip hop star Roots Manuva.-Track listing:# "Twilight" - Maze# "Who Is It?" - Mantronix...
(24 October 2005) (18 tracks selected by Smith for the Back to MineBack to MineBack to Mine is a series of mix albums, usually mixed by renowned DJs or composers of electronic music. The compilations usually feature artists other than the artist compiling the album, and are based on what the artist would play at home after a night out, rather than as part of a nightclub...
series.) - The Blacknificent 7 – Riding Thru Da Undaground! (collaboration with Seanie T, Rodney PRodney PRodney P is an English MC who entered the UK hip hop scene in the 1980s. He started out as a member of the London Posse, one of the UK's first home grown hip hop acts who were highly influential in the development of the genre. Rodney P has had one of the longest and most respected careers in UK...
, Skeme, Est'elle, Karl HindsKarl HindsKarl Hinds is a British rapper and producer within the British Hip Hop scene. He has pursued his musical interest since he was 15, Karl had and still remains with his sights set high and began his venture by setting up his own label, Assassin Records...
, Jeff3)
External links
- Roots Manuva interview at musicOMH.com