Roots Manuva talks UK Rap, Jamaican Influence and The Process of Writing | Red Bull Music Academy

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Time to get awfully deep with South London’s finest, Rodney Smith - better known as Roots Manuva. Delivering rhymes that mesh everyday mundanity with a deep sense of unease, his voice has become instantly recognizable for rap enthusiasts around the world.
In his 2010 Red Bull Music Academy lecture, he discusses the differences between rap in the UK and the US, his debut album, the influence of Soundsystem culture on his music, and much more.
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Ever since his 1999 debut album Brand New Second Hand, he has remained an essential presence on the scene, blending Jamaican soundsystem aesthetics with stripped-down productions to create a brand of hip-hop that is truly and independently British.
TOPICS:
3:07 - Early years
08:57 - UK vs US rap
17:49 - Debut album
23:25 - The process
26:26 - Witness
42:21 - Jamaica
MUSIC:
0.35 - Roots Manuva - “Juggle Tings Proper” • Roots Manuva - 'Juggle...
19:43 - Roots Manuva - “Motion 5000” • Roots Manuva - Motion ...
27:51 - Roots Manuva - “Witness (1 Hope” • Roots Manuva - Witness
34:39 - Roots Manuva - “Awfully Deep” • Roots Manuva - Awfully...
42:10 - Rhythm & Sound - “King in My Empire” • rhythm & sound w/ corn...
1:20:56 Roots Manuva - “C.R.U.F.F.” • Video
Time to get awfully deep with south London’s finest, Rodney Smith - better known as Roots Manuva. Delivering rhymes that mesh everyday mundanity with a deep sense of unease, his voice has become an instantly recognizable for rap enthusiasts around the world. Ever since his 1999 debut album Brand New Second Hand, he has remained an essential presence on the scene, blending Jamaican soundsystem aesthetics with stripped down productions to create a brand of hip-hop that is truly and independently British.
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[@bazwax77]

Proper national treasure!

[@Jimmy_English]

Absolute Legend! Dude needs to keep releasing music

[@Butsugen8]

When I was growing up he was my go to soundtrack. His style is unique and timeless. About Witness "It just sounds wrong to me.." 🤣

[@Lpph96]

I think the interviewer was ideal, an equally modest guy with a genuine interest and knowledge of Roots and the scene

[@spelf]

What a fantastic interview with a really interesting artist.

[@govidhowardslowley5738]

The power of the tell lie vision..jus come across witness...loving it..💯

[@InnerCityOrganicz]

Only 79 likes after 4 years for nearly 90 mins of Britain's ruffest MC's time, knowledge, wisdom and overstanding ? What the frig is wid da frigging strange behaviour ? I know the questions are frigging bizarrely wack but still no excuse 🇬🇧💥

[@KmT81]

Im French and first time I saw 'Witness' Clip was a Friday night of October 2001.I was in my early 20s. I wanted more to hear about UK HH as I learnt english as a kid and went many Times to England. I really loved the Sound. I bought The Album few months later ,early '02. I didnt know he recorded an Album earlier. I bought this when I was in London for a 5 days Stay in Nov.'02. There were no Blacks among the People who ask him questions. Whites,Asians but no Afros. Not normal. Anyway,Roots Manuva is One of Best Brit Drums Rappers.

[@yamcini.6144]

Legend! 🙏

[@mojo2679]

Rodney Smith is the GOAT

[@Cocobrown4u]

He's so modest and not very revealing.

[@betafishblue]

honestly the interviewer didnt ask good questions. even asking the same questions twice.

[@tmjdbr]

@@betafishblue i agree infact roots wasnt able to answer his strange questions most of the time

[@matthewmochan3161]

So true. Could have been a really interesting conversation.

[@steve_o734]

He's he immortal ? Lol! I mean how old is he ? He's been looking the same since the 2000nds

[@0mgskillz96]

witness the fitness

[@jvzuu1969]

He hasn't ageed a day in 20 years..

[@alingard1]

not great interviewer......

[@betafishblue]

its really frustrating. im on the defensive with his questions, i can only imagine how exasperated roots was. hes way smarter than these questions. the dude is Awfully Deep. ;)

[@quentintaylor1016]

feels like an interrogation...

[@nadimovitch9237]

Roots is bugging, he of should stayed home.