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March 2016
New Order, the National and Maccabees to headline Latitude
Suffolk festival will be London band’s first top slot, while strong support comes from Father John Misty among indie favourites, plus circus tricks and comedy turns
November 2015
Roots Manuva review – his most haunting, uncompromising music yet
Roots Manuva on mental health, Bleeds and his ‘nasty little mutant’ sound
October 2015
Roots Manuva: Bleeds review – hit-and-miss sixth from UK hip-hop ringmaster
There are some great moments on Roots Manuva’s sixth album, but some pretty horrific ones, too
Roots Manuva: Bleeds review – gruff intensity
Bitterness, intensity and a beautifully idiosyncratic meditation from the gruff South London rapper
Album streams
Roots Manuva – Bleeds: Exclusive album stream
Have a listen to the British rapper’s bold new album ahead of release and let us know your thoughts
September 2015
Listen up
Listen to Roots Manuva's Don’t Breathe Out
Pioneer of UK rap returns with his latest single from Bleeds, a Barry White-sampling, ‘neo-spiritual rare groove’
July 2015
Citadel festival review – a kaleidoscopic musical landscape
From Afrobeat royalty Seun Kuti to hometown heroes such as Roots Manuva, this boutique festival presented a rousing, crowd-pleasing account of London’s musical diversity
July 2014
10 of the best
Brit-hop: 10 of the best
From hip-house pioneers through the urban nightmarists to the rappers inspired by literature, here are some of UK hip-hop's finest moments
January 2013
30 minutes with …
Roots Manuva: 'My whole career is just like a massive mistake'
The rapper talks about his real name, Rodney, being labelled the 'voice of urban Britain' and wanting to work with James Blunt
January 2012
My favourite music venue
Johnny Marr, Hayden Thorpe of Wild Beasts, Roots Manuva and Anna Calvi celebrate the gig spaces they love
September 2011
Roots Manuva: 4everevolution – review
Roots Manuva's gruff veteran rapping suits his wide variety of new material, says Killian Fox
Roots Manuva: 4everevolution – review
Impending middle age haunts the rapper's new album, observes Paul MacInnes
Top 10 autumn albums | review
From Feist, Björk and Laura Marling, to Noel Gallagher, Roots Manuva and Tom Waits, our writers run you through the most anticipated releases of the season
July 2011
This week's new tracks
This week's new singles
Cher Lloyd | Chicane | Mona | The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart | Noah And The Whale | Toddla T Feat Roots Manuva
March 2011
Fear of missing out? Ustream and Boiler Room bring clubbing to your sofa
James Blake and Roots Manuva have already streamed sets. You could even enjoy yacht-rocking beats from Will.i.am
September 2010
Roots Manuva Meets Wrongtom: Duppy Writer
Roots Manuva makes another excursion into dub, with brilliant results. By Will Dean
January 2010
This week's new tracks
Music: This week's releases
Hot Chip | Marina And The Diamonds | The Maccabees feat Roots Manuva | HIM | I Blame Coco
October 2009
Paul Morley's showing off ...
... Roots Manuva and Jim Moray
Jim Moray and Roots Manuva on how their different music backgrounds influence their opinion of folk music
