Roots Manuva

Roots Manuva
Roots Manuva
Background information
Birth name	Rodney Smith
Also known as	Lord Gosh; Hylton Smythe; Rodrick Manuva; Brigadier Smythe; Cecil P.Y.L.M.; Pim Pimpernel; Chubb;
Born	9 September 1972
Origin	Stockwell, London
Genres	Alternative hip hop; trip hop; dub; electronic;
Occupations	Vocalist; rapper; producer; remixer;
Instrument	Vocals;
Years active	1994–2018; 2021–present (active); 2018-2021 (hiatus)
Labels	Big Dada; Banana Klan;
Website	rootsmanuva.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 and Slime & Reason. He has been described as "one of the most influential artists in British music history." His most recent studio album, Bleeds, was released in October 2015.