Mannie Fresh

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Mannie Fresh (born Byron Thomas on March 20, 1974 In New Orleans, Louisiana) is the former in-house producer for the successful New Orleans-based record label Cash Money Records. 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., and most recently "Top Back (Remix)" with T.I. featuring Young Jeezy, Big Kuntry and B.G. . He is seen as one of the pioneers of Bounce music.

[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 bitch ass nigga", leaving some to believe that relations between the two sides were not as good as previously thought. However, Fresh recently announced that he has ended the beef with Lil' Wayne, and hopes to produce a track of Wayne's in the future. 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 in 2007. He will also be executive producer for Juvenile's next album (tentatively titled Diary of a Soulja) and will produce thirteen tracks on that album.

Recently, Fresh announced he has signed with Def Jam Records, where Jay-Z appointed him to oversee Def Jam's southern artists and sign new talent. Unlike the Cash Money deal, however, he can still do outside production for artists not on Def Jam. He is also going to produce tracks for T.I.'s fifth solo album, T.I. vs. T.I.P., as well as for Nas' next album. [2]

[edit] Producing Technique

Mannie Fresh's producing style is using heavy bass guitars, keyboards, drum machines, samplers, and synthesizers. His primary source of sounds and samples is the Roland Fantom-X.

[edit] Selected Mannie Fresh production credits

• "Ha" - Juvenile
• "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.
• "What It Is" - Black-Ty Feat. Mannie Fresh
• "Fuck Wit Me" - Glasses Malone feat. Mannie Fresh
• "Chevy" - Trick Daddy feat. Young Steff
• "Get It Right" - Tax Halloway feat. Mannie Fresh
• "Naaw Meen" Baby Boy Da Prince feat. Mannie Fresh
• "What I Represent (UGK)" - Bun B
• "Again" - UGK feat. Ronald Isley
• "Big Things Poppin" - T.I.
• "Throw It Up" - Juvenile feat. Slim Thug
• "Fresh Rydaz"
• "What it iz" - Webbie

[edit] Solo albums discography

• 2004: The Mind of Mannie Fresh; 164,532 copies ^[1]

[edit] Solo singles discography

• 2004: Real Big
• 2005: Conversation (feat. Tateeze)

[edit] Featured Singles

• 1999: "Back that Azz Up" (Juvenile feat. Lil Wayne & Mannie Fresh)
• 1999: "Bling Bling" (BG featuring Lil Wayne, Juvenile, Turk, & Big Tymers)
• 2000: "Hennessy and Xtaci" (BG featuring Big Tymers)
• 2000: "I Got That Fire" (Juvenile feat. Mannie Fresh)
• 2004: "In My Life" (Juvenile feat. Mannie Fresh)
• 2004: "Bring It Back" (Lil Wayne feat. Mannie Fresh)
• 2005: "And Then What" (Young Jeezy feat. Mannie Fresh)
• 2005: "What It Do" (Lil Flip feat. Mannie Fresh)
• 2006: "Move Around" (BG feat. Mannie Fresh)
• 2006: "That Girl" (Frankie J feat. Chamillionaire & Mannie Fresh)
• 2007 : "I'm Fresh" (TMI Boyz featuring Mannie Fresh)

[edit] Singles Produced by Mannie Fresh

• 1998: "Ha" (Juvenile)
• 1999: "Back That Azz Up" (Juvenile featuring Lil Wayne & Mannie Fresh)
• 1999: "The Block is Hot" (Lil Wayne)
• 1999: "Bling Bling" (BG featuring Lil Wayne, Juvenile, Turk, & Big Tymers)
• 2004: "Go DJ" (Lil Wayne)
• 2004: "Bring It Back" (Lil Wayne featuring Mannie Fresh)
• 2004: "Real Big"
• 2004: "Get Your Shine On" (Baby featuring Lil Wayne)
• 2005: "Conversation" (featuring Tateeze)
• 2005: "Don't Trip" (Trina featuring Lil Wayne)
• 2005: "And Then What" (Young Jeezy featuring Mannie Fresh)
• 2005: "Diamonds [Remix]" (Slim Thug featuring Young Jeezy, Killa Kycleon, & Slick Pulla)
• 2006: "Front Back" (T.I. featuring UGK)
• 2006: "Move Around" (BG featuring Mannie Fresh)
• 2006: "That Girl" (Frankie J featuring Chamillionaire & Mannie Fresh)
• 2006: "Top Back [Remix]" (T.I. featuring Young Jeezy, Young Dro, Big Kuntry, & BG)
• 2007 : "I'm Fresh" (TMI Boyz featuring Mannie Fresh)

[edit] Productions In These Albums

• B-32 - "I Need A Bag Of Dope" (9 tracks)
  
• Baby - "Birdman" (13 tracks)
  
• Baby - "Fast Money" (4 tracks)
  
• B.G. (The B.G.'z) - "True Story" (8 tracks)
  
• B.G. - "Chopper City" (14 tracks)
  
• B.G. - "It's All On U Volume 1" (13 tracks)
  
• B.G. - "It's All On U Volume 2" (12 tracks)
  
• B.G. - "Chopper City In The Ghetto" (16 tracks)
  
• B.G. - "Checkmate" (20 tracks)
  
• B.G. - "The Heart Of Tha Streetz, Vol. 2: I Am What I Am" (1 track)
  
• Big Tymers - "How U Luv That? Volume 1" (17 tracks)
  
• Big Tymers - "How U Luv That? Volume 2" (18 tracks)
  
• Big Tymers - "I Got That Work" (18 tracks)
  
• Big Tymers - "Big Money Heavyweight" (18 tracks)
  
• Boo & Gotti - "Perfect Timing" (10 tracks)
  
• Bun B - "Trill" (2 tracks)
  
• Cash Money Millionaires - "Baller Blockin O.S.T." (12 tracks)
  
• Cash Money Millionaires - "Undisputed O.S.T." (7 tracks)
  
• Frankie J - "Priceless" (1 track)
  
• Gregory D & DJ Mannie Fresh - "The Real Deal" (10 tracks)
  
• Gregory D & DJ Mannie Fresh - "D Rules The Nation" (11 tracks)
  
• Hot Boys - "Get It How U Live!!!" (15 tracks)
  
• Hot Boys - "Guerrilla Warfare" (17 tracks)
  
• Hot Boys - "Let 'em Burn" (17 tracks)
  
• Juvenile - "Solja Rags" (13 tracks)
  
• Juvenile - "400 Degreez" (18 tracks)
  
• Juvenile - "Tha G-Code" (16 tracks)
  
• Juvenile - "Project English" (16 tracks)
  
• Juvenile - "Juve The Great" (7 tracks)
  
• Juvenile - "Reality Check" (1 track)
  
• Kilo G - "Solo Tape" (4 tracks)
  
• Kilo G - "The Bloody City" (15 tracks)
  
• Kilo G - "The Sleepwalker" (6 tracks)
  
• Lil Slim - "Powder Shop" (6 tracks)
  
• Lil Slim - "Thug'n & Pluggin" (11 tracks)
  
• Lil Wayne - "Tha Block Is Hot" (17 tracks)
  
• Lil Wayne - "Lights Out" (19 tracks)
  
• Lil Wayne - "500 Degreez" (20 tracks)
  
• Lil Wayne - "The Carter" (11 tracks)
  
• Mack 10 - Bang or Ball (11 tracks)
  
• Magnolia Shorty - "Monkey On Tha D$ck" (6 tracks)
  
• Mannie Fresh - "The Mind Of Mannie Fresh" (30 tracks)
  
• Mr. Ivan - "187 in a Hockey Mask" (12 tracks)
  
• Petey Pablo - "Still Writing in My Diary: 2nd Entry" (2 tracks)
  
• Pimp C - "Pimpalation" (1 track)
  
• Project Pat - "Guetty Green" (2 tracks)
  
• PxMxWx - "High Life" (12 tracks)
  
• PxMxWx - "Legalize Pass The Weed" (15 tracks)
  
• T.I. - "Urban Legend" (1 track)
  
• T.I. - "King" (2 tracks)
  
• Tec-9 - "Straight From Tha Ramp!!" (11 tracks)
  
• TQ - "Listen" (2 tracks)
  
• Trick Daddy - "Back By Thug Demand: (1 track)
  
• Trina - "Glamorest Life" (2 tracks)
• Turk - "Young 'n Thuggin'" (21 tracks)
  
• UNLV - "Straight Out Tha Gutta" (14 tracks)
  
• UNLV - "6th & Barrone" (11 tracks)
  
• UNLV - "Uptown 4 Life" (15 tracks)
  
• UNLV - "Mac Melph Calio" (13 tracks)
  
• Webbie - "Savage Life" (1 track)

[edit] References

[edit] External links

• Info About Mannie Fresh