Roots Manuva

Roots Manuva is an English hip-hop artist associated with the Big Dada label, known for blending hip-hop with reggae, dub and electronic influences.

Frequently cited as a flagship name of the new English/UK hip-hop scene; released records on Big Dada; Jamaican cultural and musical influences are prominent in his work; mixes elements of grime and drum'n'bass with hip-hop.

Ghemison's DeBaser review praises Roots Manuva's Awfully Deep as a potential milestone in UK hip-hop, highlighting its high quality production and stylistic variety. Tracks singled out include "Mind 2 emotion", "Colossal insight", "Too cold" and the peak "A haunting". The review notes strong Jamaican/reggae influences and elements of grime and drum'n'bass. Roots Manuva is presented as a key figure in alternative English hip-hop.

For:Fans of UK hip-hop, alternative hip-hop, and listeners of reggae-, dub- and electronic-influenced music.