Mannik Dara a.k.a "El Gigante" :
I play :Bass /Acoustic/Electric Guitar + Piano/Organ/Synths + Djembes + Congas + Bongos + Tablas + Timbales + Various Percussion + Trap Drums + Drum Programming + Vocals/ Voice Characterizations + Scratches/Cuts/Vinyl Manipulation + Original Sound FX + Mixing Engineer + Session Musician + Live P.A. + Professional D.J. ------------Horns: Willis Jackson, Dave Seville, Teddy Seville, Mike Knight
Influences
RECORDING/MIXING ENGINEERS:(Eddie Kramer,Tommy Dowd, Bob Power, King Tubby, Scientist, Mad Professor, Prince Jammy, Lee Perry, Bill Laswell, Rick Rubin)...OL' SCHOOL DUB/ROOTS REGGAE :(waay too many to name!)...JAZZ : ( Samba, Bossa Nova, Afro-Cuban, Big Band, BeBop) OL' SCHOOL HIP HOP DJ's/PRODUCERS: (Afrikaa Bambaataa, Magic Mike, Prince Paul, Jam Master Jay, Mike Smooth,Tat Money, The Bomb Squad, Paul C, Teddy Ted, Diamond D, Eric B, Showbiz, Sir Scratch, K-Kut, Erick Sermon, Primo)...CLASSIC ROCK/POP (Jimi Hendrix, Iron Butterfly, America, Can, The Association, The Mamas and The Papas, The Doors, Doobie Brothers)....ROCK (Steely Dan, The High Llamas, Stereolab, Fleetwood Mac, Smashing Pumpkins, Metallica, Pantera, Anthrax, Monade)..... CLASSIC SOUL (Sooo Many)....FILM MUSIC COMPOSERS: ( Quincy Jones, Henry Mancini, John Williams, Stan Kenton)---FUNK: (James Brown, George Clinton, Roger Troutman, Curtis Mayfield)... So many kinds of DANCE MUSIC.....NATIVE AMERICAN/AFRICAN DRUMMING ...in fact, music from ALL over the world....Martin Luther King, Traveling, Films, Nature, Dreams...The Creator...Jah Jah...The Most High...
If you haven’t heard of Mannik Dara, you’ve been missing a music super-power. Dominating mp3 players, podcasts and airwaves across the Atlantic and beyond, Mannik Dara has rapidly become a household name in the international music scene. With a unique blend of vivid imagination and unmatched technical ability, he creates instrumental “motion pictures” that appeal to all the senses. Like many of the best producers, Mannik uses his own special formula when he’s in the lab.
His love for music began early in life as he studied several instruments throughout his grade school years. He officially began his career as a professional DJ in college and with an increased desire to spin his own music, started recording his original sound shortly thereafter. As a live performer that began touring across the western and mid-western U.S., he’s expanded his reach into international markets.
His latest offering, “Headphone Nectar: Volume 1,” a flavorful mix of styles including dance, classic hip-hop, electronic and world genres, has won many fans in the European, African and Asian markets. From fitness music to film/tv soundtracks, he has earned a solid reputation as the world’s most versatile music producer.
Ad creatives, music supervisors and forward-thinking entertainment executives are acknowledging Mannik Dara as music’s next pioneer.
Hey sweetie it's been a while but Im still here. Hope the music & travel is going well make sure you make a song for me...lol Wish you could come hang out with my fam for the Holidays that would be great!!!!! Let me know if you are close by... talk to you soon the girls are doing great and miss you much...YOURS TRUELY CHARLEE
Thank you for your kind words and comments! Its really something wonderful to fathom all the talent here. Stay strong in doing all you love! And please feel free to keep in touch and drop me a message or a comment anytime you'd like. Keep me updated on what's up and how you're doing.
On November 15th, my first new age style listening adventure, "Desert Seas" will be released. Please search for Miss Kristin on Itunes and you will find all 8 of my unique and special CDs. Check em out! Some rock and some groove, i'm sure you will find one just right for you!
We have lots more great music in store for you in the coming year too, so be patient, hold tight, stay tuned and sit right. Warm and sultry, heart to heart comin your way! Much Love, Miss Kristin
MUCH Thanks for your Support n Comment. We really appreciate and are always grateful, Give Thanks, jah Guide n Protect, Sista Kiya @TW Rhino Do CHECK OUT WWW.MYSPACE.COM/SOULISRAEL The Members of Soul Israel we worked with on “ Typical “ and “ Bad Girl” Kazam http://www.myspace.com/kazamashquad TOP 6 on our TW Rhino Profile Pampi Judah http://www.myspace.com/pampyjudah TOP 7 on our TW Rhino Profile Shemaiah: http://www.myspace.com/shemaiahmicah TOP 8 on our TW Rhino Profile. Hope you enjoy their music and get blessed as much as I have,Blessed Love,Jah Guide and Protect, Sista Kiya (aka Rouqayyah)
Hi Thanks a lot for your comments and your kind words Sorry for the late reply Been busy doing some new tracks. All the best to you Hope you're well Thanks for your support Best Nicolas
Greetings And Love Mannik Dara, Respect To You !!!!!!! I Give Heartfelt Thanks And Appreciation For Your Love, Beauty, Support, Connection And Friendship !!!!!!! Please Stay Close And Keep In Touch !!!!!!! Blessed Love And Guidance Always
hey..bro..keep the good vibes and your creative wind!!!.. they encourage and inspire the spirit...respect from the Bahamas.where the sun is hot and vibes are cool...bless!!..never..settle!!!!
HI SWEETIE! STOPPING BY TO SHARE THIS JOYFUL LUV I'M FEELIN TODAY.....HAVE A WONDERFUL REST OF THE WEEK OK....IT'S ON ME....LOL!!!! TALK TO YOU SOON SWEETIE...CHA~CHA
HEY HANDSOME! I'M POPPIN BY TO LET YOU KNOW THE DRINKS WERE GREAT AGAIN THIS WEEKEND & I WAS THINKIN OF YA, MAKE SURE YOU DON'T OVER WORK YOURSELF OK. HAVE A PEACEFUL WEEK BABE....CARLEE!!!!
