Born to Puerto Rican parents in New York, Lehman began his start in the music business working for Manhattan record shop VinylMania, which helped him get introduced to many major names such as Junior Vasquez, Victor Calderone, and Tony Moran to name a few, who were the pioneers of a burgeoning house music scene that was taking over New York City's nightlife scene during the early 1990s.
His passion for the music industry allowed him to move further, however this time behind the scenes after he became Director of Dance Promotions at A&M Records. His dedication in bringing fresh talent to the label led him to be promoted to Vice President. He is credited in discovering dance music legend CeCe Peniston and giving her a start in the competitive dance music scene that emerged in the 1990s. He later executive produced her first single, "Finally", which went on to become one of the most memorable club anthems of the early 1990s.
It was his years at A&M that also provided him with more exposure and contacts with major name artists such as Janet Jackson, Sheryl Crow and Sting that gave him more of a drive to venture off into the club music. After forming a partnership with circuit party promoter Jeffrey Sanker, Manny left his job at A&M Records to focus his energy as a full-time deejay and remixer. Extremely popular with gay audiences, his name has drawn hundreds to thousands of revelers to experience first hand his talent as deejay.
He also has lent his talent to more established artists such as Janet Jackson, Cher, Madonna, and Sarah Brightman and Lady Gaga in remixing singles for radio, nightclubs, and mass retail distribution. His chart-topping remixes of Janet Jackson's Come On Get Up, Cher's When the Money's Gone, Sarah Brightman's Harem and Madonna's What It Feels Like for a Girl has allowed him to garner major recognition and status as a one of the industry's most demanded remixers. Recently he contributed to a compilation of remixes of Gustavo Santaolalla's track, The Wings, which was the theme song to the film Brokeback Mountain.
Already a major name in the circuit party scene, Manny has had the opportunity to spin at some of the world's most popular clubs and venues. Such clubs as Avalon (formerly the Limelight), Twilo and Roxy in New York, Crobar in Miami and Factory in Los Angeles have all been venues he has played to large crowds.
Some circuit parties he has played include the White Party in Palm Springs, Toronto Pride in Toronto, the Black & Blue ball in Montreal and the Fireball party in Chicago. International gigs have regularly included such exotic locales as Tel Aviv, London, Ibiza, Paris, Rio de Janeiro, Mexico City, Japan, Thailand, Amsterdam, São Paulo, Cologne, and Nice.
Harder
Manny Lehman Lyrics
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No way you can deny me
No way you can define me
I can′t be contained
I can't be tamed
Now. is... the. time. for. you. to...
Make it harder
Bring it up
I′ll never wanna stop
You can take me to the top
Make it harder
I don't wanna stop
Fill me to the top
Take me make me harder
And I'm all in your dreams
You′re into my skin
I′m made to enjoy you
Cause I were here before you
Now. is... the... time... for... you... to...
Make it harder
Bring it up
I'll never wanna stop
You can take me to the top
Make it harder
I don′t wanna stop (take me to the top)
Fill me to the top (oh yeah)
Take me make me harder (yeah)
Make it harder baby
Don't you stop
Can′t say you don't want it
No way I want it
No no you can′t hide it
Make it harder
Bring it up
I'll never wanna stop
You can take me to the top
Make it harder
I don't wanna stop
Fill me me to the top
Take me make me harder
The central theme of Manny Lehman's song "Harder" is a sexual desire that can't be tamed or contained. The lyrics describe a person who cannot be defined or denied and who wants more from their sexual relationship. The lines "I can't be contained, I can't be tamed" embody the overall message of the song; the singer is unapologetic about their sexual appetite and is urging their partner to push harder to satisfy their desires. The chorus repeats the line "Make it harder," which suggests that the singer is not fulfilled and is craving more intensity and excitement in the bedroom.
The verses reveal a mutual attraction between the singer and their partner. The lyrics "And I'm all in your dreams, You're into my skin" express a deep connection between the two individuals that goes beyond just a physical need. The lines "Cause I were here before you" suggest that the singer has a sense of power and control over their partner, which they use to urge them to fulfill their sexual desires. The song highlights a desire for physical pleasure, but also for emotional connection and dominance.
Overall, "Harder" is an unapologetic invitation to a more intense and exciting sexual relationship. The lyrics suggest that the singer wants to be pushed to their limits and needs their partner to take charge in order to achieve fulfillment.
Line by Line Meaning
Make it harder
Encourage me to push myself to the limit
No way you can deny me
There is no way you can reject my desire to excel
No way you can define me
You cannot describe or explain who I am
I can′t be contained
I cannot be restrained or held back
I can't be tamed
I cannot be controlled or subdued
Bring it up
Challenge me to become better
I'll never wanna stop
I refuse to quit or give up
You can take me to the top
You can help me reach the highest level of success
Fill me to the top
Completely satisfy me with your contribution
Take me make me harder
Motivate me to become stronger and more determined
And I'm all in your dreams
You have an intense desire or obsession about me
You′re into my skin
You are deeply attracted to me on a physical and emotional level
I′m made to enjoy you
It is my destiny to find pleasure and gratification in our relationship
Cause I were here before you
I experienced life and learned valuable lessons before we met
Can′t say you don't want it
You cannot deny your strong desire to achieve your goals
No way I want it
I have an insatiable desire to be the best
No no you can′t hide it
You cannot conceal your ambition and drive
Make it harder baby
Motivate me to surpass my own expectations
Don't you stop
Do not let anything prevent you from succeeding
Contributed by Kayla I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Manny Lehman: Circuit Sessions 4 - Music For The Body
Label: 4 Play Records Inc.
Format: CD, Compilation, Mixed
Country: US
Released: 2001
Genre: Electronic
Style: House, Progressive House, Hard House, Tribal House, Trance, Hard Trance, Techno
Tracklist:
(0:00:01) 01. Black Legend - You See The Trouble With Me
(0:05:02) 02. Amber - Love One Another
(0:10:56) 03. Progression - Surrender Now
(0:14:21) 04. Hi-Gate - Pitchin' (In Every Direction)
(0:18:46) 05. DJ Donut - All Mixed Up
(0:21:41) 06. That Kid Chris - Satisfied (Native Love)
(0:29:53) 07. Dynamix presents Tina Ann - Don't Want Another Man
(0:35:47) 08. Morel - True
(0:39:44) 09. Eric Pier O'Neil - Revenge
(0:43:33) 10. Karmadelic feat. Sandy B. - Check It Out
(0:49:26) 11. Cormano - Mangamania
(0:53:16) 12. Area - Definition Of Tekto
(1:00:38) 13. M-DC1 - The Ride
(1:06:30) 14. Illicit feat. Gramma Funk - Cheeky Armada
(1:10:45) 15. Eclipse - Dance 2 Da House
Executive Producers Jeff Haddad and Randy Sills
Compiled and Mixed by Manny Lehman
This Compilation (P) & (C) 2001 4 Play Records Inc.
Manufactured & Distributed by Moonshine Music
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Thumbs up to Manny Lehman!!!
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Sounds SOOOO GOOD!!!!
@johngubatan5858
Manny Lehman stands out to me as one the WORLD TOP D J'S!!!!!!!
@johngubatan5858
Didn't Manny Lehman DJ at West Hollywood clubs? With his nonstop mixes I'm not surprised!
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I heard of Manny Lehman at LGBT Pride Festivals! FANTASTIC MIXES!
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Retro House 👏👍
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Super awesome 👌 😘