1) Baltimore based rapper
2) Dan… Read Full Bio ↴There are several artists named Mani
1) Baltimore based rapper
2) Danish synthwave band
3) Greek MC
4) Dutch rapper, previously known as MocroManiac
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1) Baltimore-based Mani is a much-acclaimed hip-hop artiste with several releases under his belt.
Early Life:
Mani is no stranger to the dark side of life, which often comes to the fore in the music he makes. Mani went through a tumultuous fatherless childhood in the ghettos of Baltimore, Maryland. Though he was born in Tampa Bay, Florida he was on the move as his single mother was struggling to find ways to feed their bellies. While Mani and his family moved from Florida to Georgia to Pennsylvania, his father was far away busying himself serving jail time. Still trying to figure out the vagrancies of a difficult childhood, Mani was compelled to move straight from childhood to manhood while still in his teens. He was tenacious enough to complete high school in a very challenging West Baltimore neighborhood. You will get a feel of his disturbed beginnings in his mellifluous tracks. His extraordinary upbringing paved the way for his offbeat songwriting. Like many other young hopefuls, Mani set his sights on NY with the dream of making it big in the Hip Hop business. Once in NY he found work in Bassy Bob's studio where he saw big possibilities of his fortunes change for the better. It did. And incidentally it was the same studio that catapulted Notorious Big into fame as well. While still learning the ropes at this studio, Mani caught the attention of the CEO of MVBEMG. Mani impressed them to the point that he was offered a contract for a record aptly titled “Vote4Mani”. The first track of this album "Swag Super Star" was an instant success, and especially popular with the online distributors. The Time Warner Cable owned Channel 56 were also using it as intro music for their MVBTv show. Having tasted first blood, Mani realized how mp3 technology and the internet can help market his music and consolidate his passion for hip-hop to a full-time business. In his pursuit for building a business empire Mani could have produced run-of-the-mill tracks with funky beats. But he knew this was not his true calling. His inner voice beckoned him to try something new, and away from the beaten track. It was these cries from within that lead Mani back to the road where he came from. He first went to Georgia to work with the music making trends coming up there. Finally he set his eyes on Baltimore where it all began for him and the city he still feels at home.
Musical Style:
While Mani is clever not to be stashed with any particular category or group his writing style does remind you of the old school Hip-Hop. His brand of music is of similar caliber of today’s club hipsters. So in Mani’s albums you are assured to get the best of all worlds. His focus is on providing content to make you think. So to achieve the intended goal if you find traces of different genre of music in his songs then so be it. Mani believes more in connecting with his audience through the heart then in conceptualizing what they want out of him. All he asks of his listeners is to carry with them the message of his songs.
Voice And Performance:
Mani likes to bring out his real self while performing on stage. He knows several ways to woe his fans. His gesticulations are loud and his body language is garish. If you do not see the wild streak in him then you are at the wrong venue. Speaking of which Mani’s shows almost always sell out throughout the coast! But Maria Davis Mad Wednesday’s is where he loved performing the most. The reason being this is also where Jay Z performed his much talked about 22 twos. He likes local shows too. The Baltimore Black and wax and Peju’s Kitchen are some other of his favorite places to stage his acts.
Influences:
Surprisingly though Mani does not believe Hip-Hop is what influenced him to sing. When he was kid, soul and funk were what sounded pleasing to his years. He would listen to albums of Jimi Hendrix, Sly Family Stone and Curtis Mayield if he felt lonely. But as he gained in age and become more aware of the harsh realities around him, Hip-hop began to grow on him. Tracks of Jay-Z, Nas, Eminem and Jadakiss were what he found himself listening and liking a lot of. The success of Kanye West was the catalyst in his ambition of becoming a Hip-Hop artist.
Personal Life:
So what is Mani up to these days? Well he is now the proud CEO and Owner of Stellar Entertainment Music Group (SEMG) and continues to make music and waves. And he is doing it from his hometown Baltimore, the way he always wanted to, with flair. SEMG has been successfully producing music for urban audiences since 2009.
Notable Releases:
It would now be apt to turn our attention to Mani’s several hit tracks. Is there a singular reason why they became so popular? We already spoke about “Swag Super Star”. Those of us, who have been following Mani’s career closely, think his cogent lyrics backed with the club-style music are what are working the magic. Case in point is the “She My Type” track, which reverberates his profound knowledge of bass. While the composition may be unorthodox, the message itself is simple and pristine. Mani has identified his love and wants to engage her in small talk in the hope that she reciprocates. The successes of the Mani’s other tracks “So Sympathetic” and “Mass Transit” can be attributed to their lyrics that are decipherable and peppered with significantly less use of bass than by Hip-Hop artists of a previous generation. Clearly Mani has evolved his own style of Hip-Hop that is radically refreshing and so has been welcomed with open arms.
Recent Publications:
“Self Made” magazine speaks highly of Mani’s limited edition "Out For The Night" album. They describe his lyrics as thought- provoking. The songs carry a distinct message about how Mani likes his women and looks for different ways of expressing his obsession. The songs were not random use of words that you have seen in past Hip-Hop performers. While the mag does give Mani 8 stars out of 10, they also have commented he is capable of delivering much more than what he has demonstrated so far.
Stellar Entertainment Music Group:
SEMG is a living example of the power Indie music and mp3 technology has over the music world. Gone are the days when recording companies ruled the roost. Under Mani’s stewardship, SEMG has now carved a niche in the urban club scene and has yet steered clear of any branding of kind. SEMG continues to make music that appeals to all ages and cultures. Having made it to tinsel town without the help of any active promotion from any record label company, Mani knows the ins and outs of Indie music and is only too willing to share his experiences with other budding hip-hop, Indie and soul artistes. In the SEMG website, http://entertainmentstellar.com there are a number of tools and resources accessible for anyone who wants a foothold into the urban club scene. There are also mind blowing sound bytes being streamed there including Mani’s latest talked about hits. If you are a SEMG fan looking for memorabilia then you will not be disappointed as there is a lot of top brand clothing apparel to choose from. The website also streams Mani’s latest album #OutForTheNight in CD and mp3 versions available for purchase. You can also catch up on Mani’s conversations with the media on their magazine section. SEMG also offers instrumental music to be used by artists when and if they want to make new tracks. The conditions of use are reasonable. There are guest articles and music from other guest artists that Mani likes as well. Featured prominently is Raybop whose “Diamonds are Fornever” video is highly recommended.
Future Projects:
There are several exciting projects in store for Mani and SEMG. Always innovating, Mani is now contemplating team-ups with others who’ve made a name for themselves in the Hip-Hop world. One of them being Kali! Mani and Kali's latest single is appropriately titled “Bizness” and is receiving rave mentions already on twitter and spotify. Mani’s work has obviously influenced Kali. Kali and Mani maybe siblings but when it comes to making music they are like chalk and cheese. They complement each other and yet seem to read each other’s minds. Currently both are busy putting finishing touches to their much-awaited albums at Deep Flow Studios. Other albums on the cards for Mani and SEMG are the highly anticipated upcoming albums #Septic4MySkeptics and Kali B's release the NoParkingEP. Also be on the lookout for the soon to be regular released SEMG samplers, the latest being, “THE WORK SAMPLER”, which will undoubtly continue to extend Mani’s and Stellar Entertainment Music Group’s innovative brand.
2) Danish synth wave band who recorded two albums , -“Kontiki” (Genlyd 1983) and “Mani” (Fox Records 1986). They had their debut in 1982 with the single “Tal til mig”/”Skaermning” (Sonet 1982). In 1985 they also released the 12 inch single “Charlie på Kysten” (Fox Records). The band were inspired by the english scene at that time, and combined with influences from the american scene, as Talking Heads, they developed into their own scandinavian style, which at that time mostly were ignored by record buyers and critics. In 1986 Mani had a minor breakthrough on danish radio with the song “To” from the second album. The band fell apart in 1989.
Members:
Jens Michael Kjær Madsen (lead vocal, guitar), Jens Bech Hansen (vocal, guitar), Christian Libak (keyboard), Henrik Laurvig (drums), Erik Olesen (bass), Kurt Milthers (keyboard), Henrik Hytteballe (keyboard)
3) Greek MC, ex-member of hip-hop group Bong Da City, current member of Fi Vita Sigma. Also known as Μανιακός and Μάνι
4) Dutch rapper, previously known as MocroManiac
People
mani Lyrics
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We build restrooms for the sick
We build up walls for everything
We make a wall for the sake of it
And buildings for the people
And paintings for the blind
Are capable of giving life
And buildings for the people
And paintings for the blind
Are capable of giving life
Or taking out your eyes
Queue for bread is entertainment
When they're trying to blow your head off
So from the womb into the tomb
Making sure you feel at home
And buildings for the people
And paintings for the blind
Are capable of giving life
Or taking out your eyes
They're buildings for the people
And paintings for the blind
Capable of giving life
Or taking out your eyes
History will make us
Or history will break us
All time is the same
All the hindrances linger
We're treated just the same with fame
While branded in this reconciles
Get ready to say goodbye
Get ready to say goodbye
The song "People" by Mani contains lyrics that comment on the construction of structures within society and its impact on individuals. The first verse begins with the lines "We build buildings for the dead, we build restrooms for the sick, we build up walls for everything, we make a wall for the sake of it". This addresses the idea that society has a tendency to build structures that may not always serve a purpose or may only benefit a specific group.
The chorus repeats the lines "And buildings for the people and paintings for the blind are capable of giving life or taking out your eyes". Here, Mani suggests that structures meant to serve a specific purpose can either enhance one's life or bring harm. The following verse draws attention to the reality of living in a world where danger may be lurking around the corner. The lyrics "Queue for bread is entertainment when they're trying to blow your head off, so from the womb into the tomb, making sure you feel at home" speaks to the idea that individuals may become desensitized to violence due to the prevalent nature of it in their lives.
The final verse offers a reflection on the notion of time and how history can make or break society. The recurring theme of structures and their impact is referenced once more in the lines "While branded in this reconciles, get ready to say goodbye". Here, Mani could be pointing out that individuals may become trapped within societal structures that ultimately lead to their demise.
Overall, "People" delivers a powerful message about the importance of examining the effects of societal structures on individuals.
Line by Line Meaning
We build buildings for the dead
We construct edifices for those who have departed from this world
We build restrooms for the sick
We erect washrooms for the unwell
We build up walls for everything
We create barriers for anything and everything
We make a wall for the sake of it
We build walls just for the sake of building them
And buildings for the people
Similarly, we construct structures for the living
And paintings for the blind
We create art for those who cannot see
Are capable of giving life
These creations have the potential to bring vitality
Or taking out your eyes
Or, on the other hand, they can cause harm
Queue for bread is entertainment
Standing in line for sustenance is seen as a form of amusement
When they're trying to blow your head off
Despite the danger and violence present in society
So from the womb into the tomb
Our lives are finite, from birth until death
Making sure you feel at home
Yet, we attempt to make ourselves comfortable in our surroundings
History will make us
The events of the past shape our identity
Or history will break us
Alternatively, those same occurrences can cause our downfall
All time is the same
Time marches on uniformly
All the hindrances linger
Difficulties persist regardless
We're treated just the same with fame
Celebrity status does not exempt us from the human experience
While branded in this reconciles
Yet, we are still marked by societal expectations and norms
Get ready to say goodbye
Therefore, we must prepare to bid farewell
Get ready to say goodbye
once our time on earth comes to a close
Contributed by Eva W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Pablo Hernandez
Mirai's big brother is freaking awesome for helping his little sister Mirai and shuji get together 🥰 and also dealing with that lying harlot Mayuko and it felt so satisfying when he ended up rejecting her he played her like a little fiddle. 😂
Satoshi Kenji
I felt like Shuji is being a bit of wimp on this. He should just reject her in front of the class on day 1. Might received some ire from some people, but if she kept tailing him even after that, I think it who is the problem will be plain obvious.
stitchfan93
Everyone is special in their own way 😊
Take care and stay safe everyone 💓
Nairit Murmu 0378
😂😂 crazy but satisfied one 😂😂❤❤
LADY KILLER TOP G
Self-centerd Pushing girls
There feelings flow like wind unpredictable
Chad Merfalen
Wow great story ❤❤❤❤❤
Bjorn Smith
Shuji luck, he did not bang Mayuko.
Melissa ross 134
There's this one boy who thinks I "like him" when I DON'T and I'm like someone else and that's my book writing friend who is also an anime lover one day I'll think of something to get the boy I DON'T like to leave me alone but I don't know what to do
Quashie Tagoe
Best way for sure is to get with the one you really like and show off that love. It usually works, sometimes in absolutely crushing fashion
Melissa ross 134
@Quashie Tagoe already did that to my crush I was talking about getting the boy I DON'T like away from me