Mannie Fresh
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| Mannie Fresh | ||
|---|---|---|
| Background information | ||
| Birth name | Byron Thomas | |
| Born | March 20, 1974 | |
| Origin | New Orleans | |
| Genre(s) | Rap, Southern Rap | |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper, record producer | |
| Years active | 1991 - present | |
| Label(s) | Bungalo Records/Chubby Boy Productions | |
| Associated acts |
Big Tymers | |
Mannie Fresh aka Freshly Snipes aka Mannie Glover (born Byron Thomas on March 20, 1974), is the former in-house producer for the successful New Orleans-based record label Cash Money Records. Unlike most modern hip-hop producers, Fresh does very little outside production work, instead focusing on producing whole albums for Cash Money artists. Among his biggest hit productions are "Back that Azz Up" by Juvenile, "Tha Block is Hot" by Lil' Wayne, and "Bling Bling" by B.G.
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[edit] Biography
The New Orleans native got his start in 1984 as a member of New York Incorporated, arguably New Orleans' first hip-hop crew. The parties Mannie started to DJ around this time were to become legendary and brought him to the attention of rapper Gregory D.
Mannie Fresh became the DJ and producer for Gregory D, and in 1987 on D&D Records, they released the album entitled "Throwdown". Though they mostly produced what would be considered Miami Bass at the time, they followed it up with an album entitled D Rules the Nation on Yo! Records in 1989. The album only contained a couple of Miami Bass style tracks, focusing more on creating a style unique to New Orleans. After they landed a deal with MCA Records, Mannie became dissatisfied with MCA's handling of the project and decided to get out of the partnership. Gregory D continued to make albums that did not feature Mannie Fresh, but the duo are seen as early pioneers of Bounce Music.
Fresh also works as a recording artist, both solo and with the wealthy multi-millionaire Cash Money CEO Brian "Baby" Williams as a member of the Big Tymers. Mannie Fresh recently opened a car shop in Humble, Texas (a suburb of Houston) called "Fresh Rydes" [1]
Mannie Fresh recently announced his unexpected departure from Cash Money records, but maintains that it was strictly a business decision and he holds no ill-will towards his longtime home. In an interview with XXL, Baby stated that Fresh was "a b****", leaving some to believe that relations between the two sides were not as good as previously thought. His departure has allowed him to get back on good terms with the artists who had left Cash Money earlier, most notably B.G. (with whom he collaborated on "Move Around") and Juvenile (with whom he collaborated on "Animal"). The three are rumored to be releasing a new album by the end of 2006.
[edit] Producing Technique
Mannie Freshs' producing style is using heavy bass guitars, keyboards, drum machines, samplers, and synthesizers. His primary source of sounds and samples is the Roland Fantom.
[edit] Selected Mannie Fresh production credits
- "Back That Azz Up"-Juvenile feat. Lil Wayne & Mannie Fresh
- "Go DJ"-Lil Wayne
- "Bring It Back"-Lil Wayne feat. Mannie Fresh
- "And Then What"-Young Jeezy feat. Mannie Fresh #67 US, #13 US Rap
- "What It Do"- Lil' Flip feat. Mannie Fresh #83 US R&B/Hip-Hop
- "Diamonds (Remix)"-Slim Thug feat. Young Jeezy,Slick Pulla & Killa Kyleon #32 US Rap
- "Don't Trip"- Trina feat. Lil' Wayne #74 US R&B/Hip-Hop
- "Come Here"- Webbie
- "Move Around" B.G. feat. Mannie Fresh
- "Fly As The Sky"- Chamillionaire feat. Lil' Wayne & Rasaq
- "Real Big"
- "Conversation" feat. Tateeze
- "Top Back" - T.I.
- "That's Dirty" - Dirty feat. Mannie Fresh
- "The Greatest" - T.I. feat. Mannie Fresh
- "Da Club" - Trina feat. Mannie Fresh
- "D-Boyz" - Rich Boy feat. Mannie Fresh
- "What Tha Biz [If I]" - Youngbloodz feat. Mannie Fresh
- "I'm Fresh" - Bun B feat. Mannie Fresh
- "Front Back" - T.I. feat. UGK
- "So Fly (Remix)" - Suga Free feat. Snoop Dogg, Mannie Fresh & Katt Williams
- "Get Your Shine On" - Brian "Baby" Williams feat. Lil Wayne
- "Animal" - Juvenile
- "Brand New Kicks" - Chingy feat. Mannie Fresh
- "That Girl" - Frankie J feat. Chamillionaire & Mannie Fresh
- "Cheat On Yo Man" - Pimp C feat. Suga & Mannie Fresh
- "Groove Tonight" - Nicole feat. Mannie Fresh
- "Run Tell The DJ" - R. Prophet feat. Mannie Fresh
- "I'm Still In Love" - Teena Marie
- "What's Happenin' (Remix)" - Juvenile feat. B.G. & Mannie Fresh
- "Real Talk" - Webbie feat. Mannie Fresh
- "Hope You Niggaz Sleep" - The Notorious B.I.G. feat. Cash Money Millionaires
- "Top Back (Remix)" - T.I. featuring Young Jeezy, Young Dro, Big Kuntry, and B.G.
