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. On the contrary, 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.
Day in the Life
Mannie Fresh Lyrics
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Little children, dogs and cats
Right about now you are listening
To the incredible drum patterns of DJ Manny Fr-Fr
Fr-Fr-Fr-Fresh, Fr-Fr-Fr-Fresh
Fr-Fr-Fresh, Fr-Fresh
Ladies and gentlemen
I'ma rock jewels, I'ma fuck hoes
I'ma smoke weed, got a lot of drinks
Steppin' out gator, Coca-Cola mink
I need it in my life
I want it in my life
Come put it in my life
I'ma keep it in my life
I'ma buy cars, I'ma get clothes
I'ma rock jewels, I'ma fuck hoes
I'ma smoke weed, got a lot of drinks
Steppin' out gator, Coca-Cola mink
I need it in my life
I want it in my life
Come put it in my life
I'ma keep it in my life (come on, come on)
It's that nigga Juve (bang, bang, bang, bang)
From the Magnolia, still lockin' (bang, bang, bang, bang)
You hoes knows what's happenin' with me, bust that pussy open
Loose titties, loose booty, round down and up
If a gangsta can't touch it, what you bouncing it for?
Now give me leeway, watch how a G play
Watch how my name get caught in the he and she say
It's UTP day, we what the streets made
They represent us when we hear us at the DJs
Break bread with me, nigga, is you mad with me?
Thought we was people, ya supposed to spend ya cash with me
I mean ya last with me
Hold me down, give me a whip
Give me a bitch and let her blow me down
I'm so gutter, I'm so slick, I'm so grimy
I promise you something and I betcha you don't find me
Look I'ma eat, purchase whatever I please
CO, give me the kis, or a brick(uh-huh), I need two of these
I'ma buy cars, I'ma get clothes
I'ma rock jewels, I'ma fuck hoes
I'ma smoke weed, got a lot of drinks
Steppin' out gator, Coca-Cola mink
I need it in my life
I want it in my life
Come put it in my life
I'ma keep it in my life
I'ma buy cars, I'ma get clothes
I'ma rock jewels, I'ma fuck hoes
I'ma smoke weed, got a lot of drinks
Steppin' out gator, Coca-Cola mink
I need it in my life
I want it in my life
Come put it in my life
I'ma keep it in my life
I'ma be so courageous, and so contagious
Till fuckin' rap sheets gonna receive mo' pages
Listen to Juve 'cause this my year mon (my year mon)
Four-hundred degrees and I'ma bout to kick it in gear mon? (In gear mon)
Don't you see the soldiers and hoes when I appear mon? (Appear mon)
About bein' written on my face 'cause I don't fear none (don't fear none)
Me and my team got a scheme to go light the block up
Skip's smoothin' the work and Wacko poppin' the chopper
I scream at you 'cause I mean it
The difference is you be throwing yo'up shit when you scream it
I seen it, shit, all the obstacles that I been through
What make you think I'ma be scared of a bitch like you?
I'm yo' dog, lemme get it on consignment
"You ain't paid them last people yet"
Dog, don't even remind me
I gain knowledge, my game polished, and it's obvious
You can't block it, you can't knock it, 'cause it's profit
I'ma buy cars, I'ma get clothes
I'ma rock jewels, I'ma fuck hoes
I'ma smoke weed, got a lot of drinks
Steppin' out gator, Coca-Cola mink
I need it in my life
I want it in my life
Come put it in my life
I'ma keep it in my life
I'ma buy cars, I'ma get clothes
I'ma rock jewels, I'ma fuck hoes
I'ma smoke weed, got a lot of drinks
Steppin' out gator, Coca-Cola mink
I need it in my life
I want it in my life
Come put it in my life
I'ma keep it in my life (yo)
Can I untape the clips and chill?
Show my niggas it's real
Can my people shop in Beverly Hills?
I got a lot of work I know that's gonna be ahead of me still
But my beast mentality gon' keep me ahead in the field
Pardon me, but I got paper to chase
Now cut through the talking and bring me straight to the safe
I know where the cameras at and I'm destroying the tape
I'm not leaving no evidence for the forensics to trace
I got a problem on my hand, a few bills I ain't been payin'
I figured about a lil' bit less than seventy-five grand
And my dog Rocky, caught a nickel for a pistol
It's serious when the federales comin' to get you
Life is at a standstill, out here in this damn field
What you say, can get you and ya mans killed
This my last chance to come up, this gotta be it (bounce, bounce, bounce)
Juve comin up, the first round' lottery pick (bounce, bounce, bounce)
I'ma buy cars, I'ma get clothes
I'ma rock jewels, I'ma fuck hoes
I'ma smoke weed, got a lot of drinks
Steppin' out gator, Coca-Cola mink
I need it in my life
I want it in my life
Come put it in my life
I'ma keep it in my life
I'ma buy cars, I'ma get clothes
I'ma rock jewels, I'ma fuck hoes
I'ma smoke weed, got a lot of drinks
Steppin' out, gator, Coca-Cola mink
I need it in my life
I want it in my life
Come put it in my life
I'ma keep it in my life
The song “Day In The Life” by Mannie Fresh is about living the high life and indulging in materialistic desires. The lyrics refer to buying cars, clothes, and jewelry, and the importance of women in the rapper’s life. Mannie also mentions smoking weed, emphasizing the fact that money can buy all these things. He talks about living life to the fullest, being fearless, and ready to take on anything that comes his way.
The song’s lyrics reflect the excessive and lavish lifestyle of rappers who have gained financial success. The song highlights the importance of living life on their terms no matter how materialistic it may seem. The overall message seems to be to enjoy the fruits of labor and success.
One interesting thing about “Day In The Life” is that it features rapper Juvenile, who was a former member of the hip-hop group Hot Boys with Lil Wayne and B.G. The song also features drum patterns that are unique to DJ Manny Fresh, with a mix of sounds that are typical of Southern hip-hop music. The song became popular in the early 2000s and was played in clubs all over the United States. Additionally, the song was a part of the one of the biggest music labels in the south, Cash Money Records.
Another interesting fact is that the song was produced by Mannie Fresh himself, who is a rapper, record producer and referrer in the music industry. Mannie Fresh produced a number of hit singles for Cash Money Records, working with several major artists in the 2000s. He was known for his energetic beats, heavily influenced by bounce music, a New Orleans-based rap genre. The song was also considered a raw, southern hip hop song with New Orleans style of rap.
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Line by Line Meaning
Ladies and gentleman, boys and girls
Hello everyone
Little children, dogs and cats
Even the smallest creatures should listen
Right about now you are listening
At this moment, you are hearing
To the incredible drum patterns of DJ Manny Fr-Fr
You are enjoying the amazing music from DJ Manny Fresh
Fr-Fr-Fr-Fresh, Fr-Fr-Fr-Fresh
The repetition of 'Fr-Fr-Fr-Fresh' emphasizes how fresh the music is
Fr-Fr-Fresh, Fr-Fresh
The repetition of 'Fr-Fresh' continues to emphasize how fresh the music is
Ladies and gentlemen
Once again saying hello to everyone
I'ma buy cars, I'ma get clothes
I plan to buy expensive cars and fancy clothes
I'ma rock jewels, I'ma fuck hoes
I will wear expensive jewelry and have sexual relations with many women
I'ma smoke weed, got a lot of drinks
I will smoke marijuana and have plenty of drinks
Steppin' out gator, Coca-Cola mink
I will wear alligator shoes and a mink coat
I need it in my life
I require these things in my life for happiness
I want it in my life
I desire these things in my life
Come put it in my life
Please bring these things into my life
I'ma keep it in my life
I plan to keep these things in my life
It's that nigga Juve (bang, bang, bang, bang)
Here comes Juvenile, and the (gunshot) sound represents how tough he is
From the Magnolia, still lockin' (bang, bang, bang, bang)
He's still representing his hometown of Magnolia and still carrying guns
You hoes knows what's happenin' with me, bust that pussy open
All the women know what's going on with me, and they should be ready for sex
Loose titties, loose booty, round down and up
Referring to the attractiveness of women's bodies
If a gangsta can't touch it, what you bouncing it for?
If a tough guy can't have sex with you, why are you even flirting?
Now give me leeway, watch how a G play
Give me some space so I can show you how a gangster behaves
Watch how my name get caught in the he and she say
Pay attention to how my name will appear in gossip and rumors
It's UTP day, we what the streets made
It's a day for the rapper Juvenile's crew, UTP (Uptown Project) and their origins are from the streets
They represent us when we hear us at the DJs
They're representing the people who listen to their music at clubs and parties
Break bread with me, nigga, is you mad with me?
Share money with me, friend, are you upset with me?
Thought we was people, ya supposed to spend ya cash with me
I thought we were friends and that you would spend money with me
I mean ya last with me
I thought you were going to be with me for life
Hold me down, give me a whip
Be there for me and give me a car
Give me a bitch and let her blow me down
Give me a woman to perform oral sex on me
I'm so gutter, I'm so slick, I'm so grimy
He's describing how rough, cool, and dirty he is
I promise you something and I betcha you don't find me
I challenge you to find me breaking a promise
Look I'ma eat, purchase whatever I please
I'll be able to buy whatever I want and eat anything I please
CO, give me the kis, or a brick(uh-huh), I need two of these
He's asking for a kilogram or a quantity of narcotics equivalent to a brick, implying that he sells drugs.
I'ma be so courageous, and so contagious
I'll show great bravery and people will be easily influenced by me
Till fuckin' rap sheets gonna receive mo' pages
Police records will have to add more pages because of his criminal activities
Listen to Juve 'cause this my year mon (my year mon)
Listen to Juvenile because this is his year and he'll be successful
Four-hundred degrees and I'ma bout to kick it in gear mon? (In gear mon)
My album '400 Degreez' is about to be a hit and I'm about to get started (in gear)
Don't you see the soldiers and hoes when I appear mon? (Appear mon)
When I show up, I attract both supporters and women (appear)
About bein' written on my face 'cause I don't fear none (don't fear none)
It's visible on my face that I'm not afraid of anyone
Me and my team got a scheme to go light the block up
My team and I have a plan to become successful and make money
Skip's smoothin' the work and Wacko poppin' the chopper
His friends Skip and Wacko are helping him out
I scream at you 'cause I mean it
He's yelling at you because he's serious
The difference is you be throwing yo'up shit when you scream it
You're making a commotion instead of actually doing anything
I seen it, shit, all the obstacles that I been through
He's been through a lot of struggles
What make you think I'ma be scared of a bitch like you?
He is not afraid of people who try to intimidate him
I'm yo' dog, lemme get it on consignment
Call me your friend and let me start selling your drugs
"You ain't paid them last people yet"
Someone is reminding him that he has not paid some people yet
Dog, don't even remind me
Stop reminding me of my responsibilities
I gain knowledge, my game polished, and it's obvious
He is gaining intelligence, perfecting his skills, and it's clear to see
You can't block it, you can't knock it, 'cause it's profit
No one can stop his profits and earnings
Can I untape the clips and chill?
Can I relax and remove the ammunition from my gun?
Show my niggas it's real
Prove to my friends that my life as a rapper is authentic
Can my people shop in Beverly Hills?
Can my friends from the ghetto visit and shop in Beverly Hills?
I got a lot of work I know that's gonna be ahead of me still
I have a lot of work to do and challenges to overcome still
But my beast mentality gon' keep me ahead in the field
My aggressive attitude will help me keep ahead of the competition
Pardon me, but I got paper to chase
Excuse me, but I need to go make money
Now cut through the talking and bring me straight to the safe
Don't waste time talking, just take me directly to the safe with money
I know where the cameras at and I'm destroying the tape
He's avoiding being caught on camera by getting rid of the tape
I'm not leaving no evidence for the forensics to trace
He's taking precautions to make sure nothing leads back to him when a crime is committed
I got a problem on my hand, a few bills I ain't been payin'
He owes some money he hasn't paid yet
I figured about a lil' bit less than seventy-five grand
He owes about $75,000
And my dog Rocky, caught a nickel for a pistol
His friend Rocky went to jail for having a gun
It's serious when the federales comin' to get you
It's a serious situation when the federal government is after you
Life is at a standstill, out here in this damn field
His life is currently stuck and stagnating, living in a dangerous environment
What you say, can get you and ya mans killed
You can put yourself and your friends in danger by being careless with your words
This my last chance to come up, this gotta be it (bounce, bounce, bounce)
This is his final opportunity to make it big in the music industry
Juve comin up, the first round' lottery pick (bounce, bounce, bounce)
Juvenile is rising up and he's like a first-round draft pick in the NBA
Steppin' out, gator, Coca-Cola mink
He's showing off his expensive outfit, with alligator shoes and a mink coat
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Written by: Byron O Thomas, Teruis Gray
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