Roots Manuva

Roots Manuva made his recorded debut in 1994 with IQ Procedure through Bluntly Speaking Vinyl, establishing his unique voice in the UK music scene. Later that year, he released music under his own moniker on Blak Twang’s ‘Queen’s Head’ single, further expanding his presence. He quickly followed this with his single, ‘Next Type of Motion,’ in 1995. His collaborative efforts began to flourish in 1996 with Skitz on the Ronin label and continued into 1997 with the release of ‘Feva’ on Tony Vegas’ Wayward imprint.

This was followed by the critically well-received albums ‘Slime & Reason’ in 2008, ‘Duppy Writer’ in 2010, and ‘4everevolution’ in 2011, each contributing to his reputation as a pioneering force in alternative hip hop. His work culminated in the release of his album ‘Bleeds’ in 2015, which continued to demonstrate his unique lyrical prowess and genre-blending sound, reinforcing his status as a distinct voice in contemporary music. In 2018, Roots Manuva experienced a temporary hiatus from active music due to a subdural hematoma, which required hospitalization and led to memory loss. However, he has since made a determined return to active music, demonstrating his enduring commitment to his craft and reinforcing his position as a respected and influential artist, consistently ready for new projects and collaborations that push creative boundaries.