Mannie Fresh, born Byron Otto Thomas on March 20, 1969, is a seminal figure in Southern hip-hop, best known for his work with Cash Money Records and his role as one half of the duo Big Tymers alongside Birdman. His signature sound helped define the bounce of New Orleans rap and has shaped a generation of hip-hop production with its brash, party-ready beats and catchy hooks. Mannie's influential career began in the late 1980s and reached its commercial peak in the early 2000s when he crafted major hits for artists like Lil Wayne, Juvenile, and the Big Tymers themselves.

After leaving Cash Money in 2005, Mannie Fresh continued his legacy as a solo artist and producer, releasing "The Mind of Mannie Fresh," his debut album that showcased his versatility and featured massive hits like "Real Big." In the subsequent years, he dropped other projects such as "Return of the Ballin" and has remained active in the industry, collaborating with a variety of artists and keeping his sound fresh with singles like "Hate." Beyond his producer role, Mannie is also a skilled DJ and has been acknowledged for preserving the distinct New Orleans sound in his beats while also contributing to its evolution in the contemporary music scene.

Genres

Bounce

Dirty South Rap

Related Artists

Lil Wayne

JUVENILE

Birdman

B.G.

Mystikal

Master P

T.I.

Zaytoven

Metro Boomin

Timbaland

Pharrell Williams

Outkast

Latest Release

Act Like You Know

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Galactic

Single - Released January 7, 2022