First Name |
Rodney
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Middle Name |
Hylton
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Last Name |
Smith
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Full Name at Birth |
Rodney Hylton Smith
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Alternative Name |
Lord Gosh, Hylton Smythe, Rodrick Manuva, Brigadier Smythe, Cecil P.Y.L.M. Pim Pimpernel, Rodney Hylton Smith, Cecil P.Y.L.M., Pim Pimpernel, Pim Pimpernel / Chubb, Chubb
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Birthday |
9th September, 1972
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Birthplace |
Stockwell, London, England
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Build |
Average
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Eye Color |
Black
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Hair Color |
Black
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Zodiac Sign |
Virgo
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Sexuality |
Straight
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Ethnicity |
Black
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Nationality |
Jamaican
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Occupation Text |
Vocalist,rapper, producer, remixer
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Occupation |
Musician
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Music Genre (Text) |
Hip hop, Dub, Intelligent dance music, Alternative hip hop, Trip Hop, Electronica
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Music Genre |
Rap, Clinical
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Origin |
Stockwell, South London, UK
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Year(s) Active |
1994–present
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Music Style |
British Rap, Underground Rap, Reggae, Dancehall
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Music Mood |
Freewheeling, Self-Conscious, Literate, Clinical, Boisterous, Cathartic, Party/Celebratory, Visceral, Confident, Brash, Rousing, Street-Smart, Energetic, Ambitious, Volatile, Aggressive, Fiery, Reflective, Angst-Ridden, Producer
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Instrument |
Vocals, Remixing
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Instrument (text) |
Vocals, Rapping
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Record Label |
Big Dada, Banana Klan
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Associated Acts |
Ricky Ranking, DJ Mk, Mr. Scruff, Toddla T, Lotek Hi Fi, Speech Debelle, Lotek, Hi Fi, Leftfield, Dels, Gorillaz, Martina Topley-Bird
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Official Websites |
http://rootsmanuva.co.uk
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Rodney Hylton Smith, better known by his stage name Roots Manuva (born 9 September 1972), is an English 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.