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Released: Jan 1, 2009
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General Info

  • Genre: Hip Hop / Other / Soul

    Location Accra, Ghana, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Gh

    Profile Views: 159523

    Last Login: 2/16/2011

    Member Since 2/8/2006

    Website www.manifestmc.com

    Record Label indie/jakarta records (Europe &Japan)

    Type of Label Unsigned

  • Bio

    M.anifest is a true original. Born and raised in Accra, Ghana, the charismatic Hip-Hop artist migrated to the Twin Cities where he was voted City Pages Songwriter of the year after his critically acclaimed 2007 debut “manifestations.” He has been described as an artist with “an incredible gift” (the run off groove) who possesses “the kind of assured, joyful, ruminative voice that made Mos Def into Hollywood's favorite conscious-rap star" (City Pages). After only beginning to pursue music seriously as a vocation post his college education in 2005, the Ghanaian native has already stacked up an impressive resume: including on stage collaborations with Femi Kuti, Damon Albarn (Gorillaz), Amadou and Miriam, Mick Jones (The clash), Tony Allen, the Noisettes and many more. Allhiphop.com profiled him (along with K’naan) as one of four African Artists “Stormin’ into the Hip-Hop World” (2009). In 2010, he played the Festa Dos Mundos festival with Africa Express in Spain in front of a 50,000 crowd and was part of the historic PUMA world cup showcase in Paris. His Music was also featured on the official Nike and Fader Magazine 2010 World Cup Podcast. His independently released debut, manifestations, earned him high praise in a plethora of media outlets. It led to the album being picked up by Jakarta Records/Groove Attack and re-released by the indie label in Europe and Japan. The Minneapolis Star Tribune, named manifestations as one of the top 5 albums of 2007 across genres, and later asked "What's a rapper from Ghana who's as smart as Talib Kweli and as funky as Kanye West doing in Minnesota?” In 2009 M.anifest released a full length LP, “The Birds and the Beats” for free download in support of a Non-profit, “Young Entrepreneurs Africa.” Bloggers and musical critics noted that the birds and the beats was such an exciting piece of art it would “make you feel guilty about paying nothing for it” (City Pages). The socially mindful MC also is 1/3 of African Rebel Movement (A.R.M), with Ugandan MC Krukid, and Seattle/New York based producer Budo of Rhymesayers. They released the cheekily titled “2 Africans and a Jew EP” in 2010 after completing a yet t be released full length which features the likes of Brother Ali and South African MC, Tumi. He is also � of another eclectic outfit, S&M, with singer/MC Sarah White. The Ghanaian MC is currently completing his official sophomore release, “Coming to America: Immigrant Chronicles,” and gearing it for a spring 2011 release. Equal parts charming and skillful, the Ghanaian MC is captivating on stage and on record. He is currently one of 3 artists being featured in a documentary, “We Rock Long Distance,” which partly focuses on the MC and his connection with his grandfather, Prof J.H. Nketia: one of the most revered African composers and ethnomusicologist. With a rare ability to effortlessly mold transnational experiences into accessible yet highly lyrical songs over African inspired rhythms, the Ghanaian MC is one to watch.

  • Members

    FOR U.S & EUROPE BOOKING: Contact Ashanti Abdullah - booking@manifestmc.com 612.886.4545 FOR GHANA & AFRICA BOOKING: Contact Senam Gbeho - senam.gbeho@gmail.com 233.243.721914

  • Influences

    ...... .. .. Mom, Love, Pain, Struggle, hurt, Drums that speak Soul (Talking Drums?), truth, dreams, serenity, Fela Kuti, Manu Dibango, Shuggie Ottis, Peter Tosh, Otis Redding, Nas, Mc Lyte, Curtis Mayfield, Dilla, Tupac, Timbland, Eugene Mcdaniels, Kool Herc, Treach, Krs-One, Afrika Bambaataa, Obrafo, Nina Simone, luciano, culture, dub, hi-life, Reggie Rockstone, yellow man, BDP, mad lion .. .. Miriam Makeeba, Ayi Kwei Armah, Nkrumah, Cabral, folk songs, Yaa Asantewa, Koo Nimo, J.H. Nketia, Lauryn Hill, A Love Supreme, Amandla, P.E, Roy Ayers, Africa Dreamin', Memories, Mobb Deep, Hov, silence, Chaos, outkast, E-40, Blackstar, Ananse stories, The message, Bu me Be, Wu-tang, 4 shades [O-D, G MoBeatz, Katrah-Quey, M.],Tony Allen, Fanon, Poor Righteous Teachers, Mr Meth, K'naan, I Self Devine, Mensa .. .. Drums, Pharoah Monch, Donny Hathaway, Osibisa, E.T. Mensah, rainy days, Marvin Gaye, EPMD, Rakim Allah, David Axelrod, David Ruffin, Brasil 66, Sankofa, Adinkra, Home Cooking, Sun Ra, Dead Prez, Isaac Hayes, Garvey, Achebe, Smokey Robinson, Badu, Prince, P-Funk, Pharcyde, Busta, Rah Digga, Slick Rick, Sun Ra, Black Thought, Meshell N'Degeocello, D'angelo, Isaac Hayes .... and the list and the beat goes on..

  • Sounds Like

    liberation

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  • Verbfromarizona 90s Und…

    that get away track of yours was VIBING!
    that beat had me noddin!
    ILL MESSAGE,
    and ur other tracks were on point!
    if u want 2 collab 1 time get @ me!
    peace
    verbfromarizona!

    2 years ago
  • M.O.A (Minista of Agrik…

    what it do chale!?

    3 years ago
  • Haley Branch

    Hi how r u thnx for the add wher n ghana r u from keep in touch god bless u n urs

    3 years ago
  • M.O.A (Minista of Agrik…

    More fayaa!

    3 years ago
  • Shaun larmie nana Kwakye

    what's good m? much blessings

    3 years ago
  • Gilbert Tetteh

    Big M. where u go hide like dat?  Even though u hide sef ur tracks still dey reign for more radio stations, but currently ma favourite be "slow ur role" that track be fire. The bass guitar alone for the end be sick. Get in touch bro. Yeah before i forget i no dey see ur cds for town kwaraa. What's up plus dat 1.Later bro, get in touch. Safe. 

    3 years ago
  • Fatawu Sayibu

    What's up? how is life and music going? I am back from Ghana

    3 years ago
  • Paul

    whazzup :)

    3 years ago
  • K A

    its official!!!
    you've just beaten kojo antwi in my heart:
    u ex aequo with hannah marfo as my numbers 1s Ghana.rtists:)))
    hope everything is blessed your way King.
    peace from aya

    3 years ago
  • Shaun larmie nana Kwakye

    yo Minifest u dat dude. dawg dis is wat i call music u talented boi, keep it up. props!! Props!! props!!. YA MAN GOD BLESS U 1!!!!!!!!!

    3 years ago
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For booking inquiries Contact: Ashanti Abdullah Booking@manifestmc.com or 612.886.4545

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