Roots Manuva -

Roots Manuva, aka Rodney Smith, is known for being one of the major driving forces of British Hip-Hop. Along with label mates TY, Mark B and Blade, Roots Manuva has not only taken the UK hip-hop scene by storm, but is challenging American artists as well. A supreme MC, he was nominated for the prestigious MOBO Award for Best Hip Hop Act in 2001. Known for his socio-political lyrics and fearless writing, he is at the forefront of the growing British rap and hip-hop phenomenon.