Roots Manuva
Event location: KOKO Camden. Ongoing event.
 British rapper/producer Rodney Smith established himself as Roots Manuva in the late '90s and began releasing a series of highly regarded albums through Big Dada. His work spanned the music spectrum, firmly rooted in dub and ragga but also incorporating much of the trip-hop style often associated with distribution company Ninja Tune, some of his music may be seen as a predecessor of grime.
In 1999 he released his groundbreaking debut album, Brand New Second Hand. A reference to his family's modest lifestyle as 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.
This show is part of the NME AWARDS SHOWS 2009.
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