Mannie Fresh
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Byron Thomas (born on March 20, 1974 in New Orleans, Louisiana), better known by his stage name Mannie Fresh, is currently an artist and hip-hop producer who records for Def Jam South. From 1993-2005 he was the in-house producer for Cash Money Records.
Mannie Fresh started to DJ at parties and soon got the attention of emcee Gregory D. The duo started a group and debuted with a Miami Bass album titled Throw Down in 1987 on D&D Records. By 1992, the group signed with a major label and released the album The Real Deal or No Deal on RCA/BMG Records. It was very successful in New Orleans, but it didn’t gain very much attention outside of the south. The group split up afterward because of the way RCA handled the album.
Thomas went on to meet Bryan “Baby” Williams who gave him an opportunity to become the in-house producer of his record label Cash Money Records. With his help, he made chart-topping albums for the Hot Boys, which was comprised of Lil Wayne, B.G., Juvenile, and Turk, producing all of the group’s singles. He also produced all tracks on the members’ solo works as well. Later, Thomas formed the Big Tymers along with Williams and, together, they released five albums. In 2004, he released his own debut album The Mind of Mannie Fresh, which consisted of 30 tracks and featured the single “Real Big,” which failed to top the charts. In 2005, he split from Cash Money for financial reasons, and later joined Def Jam South, to which he is currently signed.
Much of Cash Money Records’ success can be attributed to Mannie’s style, which he admits was developed by emulating the work of the pioneer Kurtis Mantronik and Dr. Dre’s early work.
On Wednesday, November 28, 2007, Mannie Fresh’s sister Angela Bryant was found dead in her Algiers, New Orleans, home. Bryant’s two children, ages 2 and 7, were found tied up inside the home but neither were injured.
Albums
- The Mind of Mannie Fresh
- Released: December 24, 2004
- Label: Cash Money/Universal
- Chart Positions: #47 U.S.
- RIAA Certification:
- Singles: “Conversation”, “Real Big”
Singles
Solo Singles
| Year | Song | U.S. Hot 100 | U.S. R&B | U.S. Rap | Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | “Conversation” (feat. Tateeze) | - | 91 | - | The Mind of Mannie Fresh |
| “Real Big” | 79 | 33 | - |
Featured Singles
| Year | Song | U.S. Hot 100 | U.S. R&B | U.S. Rap | Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | “Back That Thang Up” (Juvenile featuring Lil Wayne & Mannie Fresh) | 19 | 5 | 9 | 400 Degreez |
| 1999 | “Bling Bling” (B.G. featuring Lil Wayne, Juvenile, Turk & Big Tymers) | 36 | 13 | 10 | Chopper City in the Ghetto |
| 2000 | “I Got That Fire” (Juvenile featuring Mannie Fresh) | - | 62 | - | Tha G-Code |
| 2001 | “Do That” (Birdman featuring Mannie Fresh. P. Diddy, & Tateeze) | 33 | 21 | 10 | Birdman |
| 2002 | “Way of Life” (Lil Wayne featuring Big Tymers & TQ) | 79 | 68 | 16 | 500 Degreez |
| 2003 | “In My Life” (Juvenile featuring Mannie Fresh) | 46 | 18 | 13 | Juve the Great |
| 2004 | “Bring It Back” (Lil Wayne featuring Mannie Fresh) | - | 47 | - | Tha Carter |
| 2005 | “And Then What” (Young Jeezy featuring Mannie Fresh) | 65 | 14 | 13 | Let’s Get It: Thug Motivation 101 |
| “What It Do” (Lil Flip featuring Mannie Fresh) | - | 71 | - | I Need Mine | |
| “Move Around” (B.G. featuring Mannie Fresh) | 113 | 52 | - | The Heart of tha Streetz, Vol. 2 (I Am What I Am) | |
| 2006 | “That Girl” (Frankie J featuring Chamillionaire & Mannie Fresh) | 43 | - | - | Priceless |
| 2007 | “Naw Mean” (Baby Boy Da Prince featuring Mannie Fresh) | - | 119 | - | Across the Water |
Guest appearances
- 2008: “Mr. Feel Good” (Dem Franchize Boyz ft. Mannie Fresh)
- 2008: “Money in Here” (VL Mike ft. Mannie Fresh)
- 2009: “Show Me Love” (Slim Thug ft. Mannie Fresh)
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2009: “Boom” (Redd Eyez ft. Mannie Fresh)
Production credits
DJ Mannie Fresh & MC Gregory D - Throw Down (1987)
- All Tracks
DJ Mannie Fresh & MC Gregory D - The Real Deal or No Deal (1992)
- All Tracks
B.G. - True Story (1995)
- All Tracks
B.G. - Chopper City (1996)
- All Tracks
Juvenile - Solja Rags (1997)
- All Tracks
Hot Boys - Get It How U Live! (1997)
- All Tracks
Hot Boys - Guerrilla Warfare (1999)
- All Tracks
The Notorious B.I.G. - Born Again (1999)
- 04. “Hope You Niggas Sleep” (feat. Hot Boys & Big Tymers)
B.G. - Checkmate (2000)
- All Tracks
Turk - Young & Thuggin’ (2001)
- All Tracks
Hot Boys - Let ‘Em Burn (2003)
- All Tracks
Lil Wayne - Tha Carter (2004)
- 02. “Go DJ” (feat. Mannie Fresh)
- 03. “This Is the Carter” (feat. Mannie Fresh)
- 04. “BM J.R.”
- 06. “I Miss My Dawgs” (feat. Reel)
- 08. “On My Own” (feat. Reel)
- 10. “Cash Money Millionaires”
- 12. “Bring It Back” (feat. Mannie Fresh)
- 15. “Get Down” (feat. Birdman)
- 16. “Snitch”
- 17. “Hoes” (feat. Mannie Fresh)
- 18. “Only Way” (feat. Birdman)
- 19. “Earthquake” (feat. Jazze Pha)
- 20. “Ain’t That a Bitch”
T.I. - Urban Legend (2004)
- 09. “The Greatest”
Petey Pablo - Still Writing in My Diary: 2nd Entry (2004)
- 02. “Did You Miss Me” (feat. TQ & Birdman)
Bun B - Trill (2005)
- 05. “I’m Fresh” (feat. Mannie Fresh)
- 09. “What I Represent (UGK)”
Slim Thug - Already Platinum (2005)
- 00. “Diamonds (Remix)” (feat. Young Jeezy, Killa Kyleon, & Slick Pulla)
Young Jeezy - Let’s Get It: Thug Motivation 101 (2005)
- 05. “And Then What” (feat. Mannie Fresh)
Juvenile - Reality Check (2006)
- 15. “Animal”
Tyrese - Alter Ego (2006)
- 07. “What It Is” (feat. Mannie Fresh)
T.I. - King (2006)
- 02. “Front Back” (feat. UGK)
- 10. “Top Back”
Lil Flip - I Need Mine (2007)
- 14. “What It Do” (feat. Mannie Fresh)
T.I. - T.I. vs. T.I.P. (2007)
- 02. “Big Things Poppin’ (Do It)”
- 05. “Da Dopeman”
Blood Raw - My Life: The True Testimony (2008)
- 04. “Almost There” (feat. Mannie Fresh)
Plies - Da REAList (2008)
- 14. “Pants Hang Low”
Rick Ross - Trilla (2008)
- 02. “All I Have in This World (Japanese Denim)” (feat. Mannie Fresh)
Webbie - Savage Life 2 (2008)
- 04. “I Know” (feat. Young Dro)
Dem Franchize Boyz - Our World, Our Way (2008)
- 03. “Mr. Feel Good” (feat. Mannie Fresh)
Mike Jones - The Voice (2009)
- 08. “Give Me a Call” (feat. Devin the Dude)
Slim Thug - Boss of All Bosses (2009)
- 04. “Show Me Love” (feat. Mannie Fresh)
[UGK - UGK 4 Life (2009)
- 05. “The Pimp & The Bun” (feat. Ron Isley)
myspace: www.myspace.com/manniefresh
via: wikipedia.org , youtube.com
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