Roots Manuva, born Rodney Smith, illustrates the need for social classes to work together to achieve peace in a torturous society in his The Cinematic Orchestra’s song, “All Things to All Men.” Smith uses allusions, credibility, and repetition of a rhetorical question to support his illustration. The song's musicality is an example of what Smith wants to achieve. The combination of rap, associated with the lower class, and orchestra, associated with the upper class, create a masterpiece enjoyed by a diverse audience. The song's purpose is to tell the world about the changes people can make instead of tolerating and complaining about them. Smith writes in a solemn yet motivational tone so the audience hears his plea and takes action. Smith begins …show more content…
Smith was a troubled youth growing up in urban South London, and the hardship he experienced relates to the portion of his listeners with the same upbringing. He says he lost his childhood best friend to violence, started dealing drugs, and is surrounded by people trapped in addiction. This shows that Smith truly is on the receiving end of the carelessness of others and knows the negative impact it has. A victim of his circumstances who has been labeled a thug, Smith speaks out to the world saying, “look at the monster you make.” The author speaks for everyone with aligning experiences, showing the upper class the consequences of their actions. Smith acknowledges the complaints they have about the criminal activity that runs rampant in urban places and suggests they vote for politicians who care if they want to see any improvements. They are a greater part of the population and have a higher voter turnout. Using his own life as an example also sparks empathy, so the votes made are not only for self-benefit but for the betterment of the