His widely embraced and critically acclaimed 2007 debut, "manifestations," earned him high praise and a good number of top albums of the year honors and mentions. The Star Tribune, named manifestations as one of the top 5 albums of 2007, and asks “"What's a rapper from Ghana who's as smart as Talib Kweli and as funky as Kanye West doing in Minnesota?” He has that rare accessible yet uncompromising sound to his music with the ability to effortlessly mold his transnational experience into amazing songs – classic sounding songs with skillful and literate lyrics over African inspired rhythms and melodies.
Unapologetically African, M.anifest brings a refreshing new perspective and sound to Hip-Hop music. In simple ways, he delivers profound thought and represents the plethora of narratives of the continent very skillfully. Armed with an amazing live show, a powerful wordplay, and a forward-thinking sense of music, M.anifest is poised to make memorable music for a long time.
No Fear
M.anifest Lyrics
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What's some matter wit'chu?
You think I'm fucking crazy?
(2x)
Vivir for la Raza
(Juan Gotti)
No Te Muevas
Tomba Puertas por libras de Verbas
El la Selva, what'chu call the Jungle
Is my struggle to hustle con muscle
Get my change right, cause grin ain't no punk fool
I'm strap with the Mack, and I packed with the Gap fool
Only ??? Cause I'm raised in Houston
I'm the top gun you pop one you drop one
Padre Nuestro que estas en los Cielos
Please show love to my brothers and perros
Trapped in ghettos vivendo la vida
Everyone praise para salir deahi un dia
Sangre fria cold mother fucker
From the gutter, of mugger and gunner
Straight Disaster, Jale no pasa
y'all boys know you can't fuck with my Raza
(Ronnie Spencer)
Fear no Evil (Fear no Evil)
My people (amigo)
They don't understand (won't chu tell me)
My people (amigo)
Orasones, palabras de pobres
Pa pelones sobres de entonces
No te nojes ve nimos de montes
Serving coke es movendo estos jales
??? Japanese on the market
why my padre me cueda me madre
Se conpadre matando no vale
I'm the Pothead so drop de hambre
No me sentes, that's cool you don't feel me
Soy Hispano that's down for his family
Acting badly with pain in my Cora
That's my right to find change in your Bolsa
Fuck the chota, I still gotta eat fool
Right or wrong if your brown they gonna get chu
No me a wito changing your sobres
It's my pain it's my life, mis Dolores
(Chorus)
(South Park Mexican)
Tengo Hambre why igual que el Tigre
Say Juan Gotti let em know quen sige
Todos firmen no se que decir te
But your bitch on my nuts like some chicle
On the streets selling diamonds and nicles
Stay strapped homeboy no te a wites
Quick reflex S to the P Mex
Make you hoes extent like the T-Rex
I'm an ánimal gun packing Illegal
Con Corona why Limon pero sin sal
La La Na Na Na Na Na
Don't trip asi se va
I'm high I can't explain
I'm standing in the rain
This song was made from pain
So here we go again
(Chorus)
The song "No Fear" by M.anifest features rappers Juan Gotti, Ronnie Spencer, and South Park Mexican, each contributing a verse in the bilingual song. The lyrics address themes of struggle, survival, and resistance, particularly within the context of the Latino community in urban areas. The song begins with Juan Gotti addressing the listener, questioning their mental state and asserting his pride in his Latinx heritage with the phrase "Vivir for la Raza." He speaks to the challenges faced by those growing up in the streets, from law enforcement to poverty, and emphasizes the need to protect oneself.
Ronnie Spencer's verse speaks to the realities of life in the "ghettos" and the strength of people's devotion to their communities and families. He references the violence and hardship that many experience, as well as the discrimination faced by Latinx people, and asserts his right to live his life on his own terms. South Park Mexican's verse further emphasizes the theme of survival, referencing his hunger and the need to stay vigilant in order to protect oneself and one's loved ones. He speaks to the desperation and pain of life in the ghetto, but also the power and resilience of the people who live there.
Overall, "No Fear" is a powerful and unapologetic statement of pride and resistance, speaking to the struggles faced by many people of color in urban environments.
Line by Line Meaning
What's some matter wit'chu?
Is there a problem with you?
You think I'm fucking crazy?
Do you consider me insane?
Vivir for la Raza
Live for the race
Homeboy, get your head right.
Get yourself together, friend.
No Te Muevas
Don't move.
Tomba Puertas por libras de Verbas
Knock doors for pounds of words
El la Selva, what'chu call the Jungle
In the jungle, that's what you call it
Is my struggle to hustle con muscle
My struggle is to hustle with strength
Get my change right, cause grin ain't no punk fool
Give me the right change because I'm not a foolish punk
I'm strap with the Mack, and I packed with the Gap fool
I'm equipped with the Mack, and I carry the Gap fool.
Only ??? Cause I'm raised in Houston
I deserve respect simply because I was raised in Houston.
I'm the top gun you pop one you drop one
I'm the best, you shoot at me and you fall
Padre Nuestro que estas en los Cielos
Our Father who art in heaven
Please show love to my brothers and perros
Please show love to my brothers and dogs
Trapped in ghettos vivendo la vida
Trapped in ghettos, living life
Everyone praise para salir deahi un dia
Everyone prays to get out of there one day
Sangre fria cold mother fucker
Cold-blooded, ruthless
From the gutter, of mugger and gunner
From the slums, of thieves and gunmen
Straight Disaster, Jale no pasa
Straight disaster, the job won't pass
y'all boys know you can't fuck with my Raza
You guys know you can't mess with my people
Fear no Evil (Fear no Evil)
Don't be afraid of evil (don't be afraid of evil)
My people (amigo)
My people (friend)
They don't understand (won't chu tell me)
They don't understand (won't you tell me)
Orasones, palabras de pobres
Prayers, words of the poor
Pa pelones sobres de entonces
For the bald ones above
No te nojes ve nimos de montes
Don't get angry, see the spirits of the mountains
Serving coke es movendo estos jales
Selling coke, moving these jobs
??? Japanese on the market
Japanese on the market
why my padre me cueda me madre
And my father leaves my mother
Se conpadre matando no vale
Killing doesn't help
I'm the Pothead so drop de hambre
I'm the pothead so drop the hunger
No me sentes, that's cool you don't feel me
You don't comprehend me, that's fine.
Soy Hispano that's down for his family
I'm Hispanic and I care about my family
Acting badly with pain in my Cora
Acting badly with pain in my heart
That's my right to find change in your Bolsa
It's my right to find change in your purse
Fuck the chota, I still gotta eat fool
I still have to eat, even if I curse the police
Right or wrong if your brown they gonna get chu
Whether right or wrong, if you're brown they'll get you
No me a wito changing your sobres
I won't stop you from counting your money
It's my pain it's my life, mis Dolores
It's my pain, it's my life, my sorrows
Tengo Hambre why igual que el Tigre
I'm hungry like the tiger
Say Juan Gotti let em know quen sige
Say Juan Gotti, let them know who's next
Todos firmen no se que decir te
Everyone signs, I don't know what to tell you
But your bitch on my nuts like some chicle
But your girl is on me like gum
On the streets selling diamonds and nicles
Selling diamonds and nickels on the streets
Stay strapped homeboy no te a wites
Stay armed, buddy, don't get caught
Quick reflex S to the P Mex
Quick reflexes, South Park Mexican
Make you hoes extent like the T-Rex
Make you disappear like the T-Rex
I'm an ánimal gun packing Illegal
I'm an animal, carrying a gun illegally
Con Corona why Limon pero sin sal
With lime and Corona, but no salt
La La Na Na Na Na Na
La La Na Na Na Na Na
Don't trip asi se va
Don't worry, that's how it goes
I'm high I can't explain
I'm high, I can't explain
I'm standing in the rain
I'm standing in the rain
This song was made from pain
This song was born from pain
So here we go again
So we start again
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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As a South African, I can tell you with confidence that M.dot is Top 5 on the Continent. Stamping love from my country🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦
@4mulaenergy
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@bixzy4205
The only Grammy artist we have in Ghana 🇬🇭
@japhtymedotmed6343
Tell them !
@nicholasfesta3783
God bless u
@gideonpanafrican9327
U get foresight
@danielamaning5765
God bless you
@quartzzhuit
Potential 🔥
@komberic
Cameroonian 🇨🇲🇨🇲 and mad in love with M.anifest ❤️👌💪✊...
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