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Roots Manuva became one of the defining voices in UK hip hop by making music that sounded unmistakably connected to South London. Born Rodney Hylton Smith, Roots Manuva was raised in Stockwell by Jamaican parents. His musical world was shaped by sound-system culture, reggae, church and hip hop, while the everyday realities of life around Brixton and Stockwell also became part of that influence. Rather than simply following the sounds […]
From Lambeth to BLOCCSTAR, Ceebo explores ambition and artistic control Ceebo returns with BLOCCSTAR, his new mixtape built around storytelling, observation and a strong connection to his Lambeth roots. Released on 2 October 2026, the project is the second part of a planned triptych that began with 2025's blair babies. Ceebo's Story Starts in Lambeth Ceebo started rapping at 16 after getting involved in a cypher at his school in […]
Yo, check it — if you want to understand the raw, uncut spirit of UK Hip Hop, you need to know about Son of Noise. Rising from the ashes of the legendary Hardnoise crew in South London, these brothers didn't just carry the torch, they turned it into a flamethrower. This is the story of one of the most important underground Hip Hop groups Britain ever produced. From Hardnoise […]
