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My Take
Roni Size, born Ryan Williams in Bristol, is one of those artists who didn't just ride a genre but helped define it. Winning the 1997 Mercury Prize for New Forms with Roni Size & Reprazent put drum and bass on the cultural map, and that record still sounds restless and alive decades later. What I value most is that he came up through Bristol's fiercely original scene and trusted his own sound rather than chasing trends. The intricate breakbeats and deep, rolling basslines feel like a signature. He's a genuine architect of a movement, and that earns my lasting respect.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Roni Size
- Name (Japanese)
- ロニ・サイズ
- Reading
- ろに・さいず
- Born
- October 29, 1969 (age 56)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Rooster
- Origin
- Bristol, Avon, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- club DJ / disc jockey / composer / film actor
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Roni Size born?
Born October 29, 1969 (age 56).
Where is Roni Size from?
Roni Size is from Bristol, Avon, United Kingdom.
What does Roni Size do?
Roni Size works as club DJ, disc jockey, composer, film actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.