Mannie Fresh

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Biography

Byron O. Thomas, (born March 20, 1969) professionally known by his stage name Mannie Fresh, is a rapper and hip-hop producer who is best known for his work with Cash Money Records from 1993 to 2005 and one half of the hip-hop duo Big Tymers. Mannie Fresh is currently signed to both Def Jam South and his own division company, Chubby Boy Records.

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Year Formed 1969
Number of Albums 7
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Genres

Hip Hop

Trivia

What is the name of the American DJ, record producer, and rapper?

Byron Otto Thomas

...Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to navigation Jump to search Byron Otto Thomas (born March 20, 1969), better known by his stage name Mannie Fres...
How many multiplatinum, platinum or gold albums did Thomas produce?

17

... DJ, record producer, and rapper. He produced all or most of the songs on 17 multiplatinum, platinum or gold albums for Cash Money from 1998 to 2004 b...
When did Cash Money start?

1991

...bel. He also was their only inhouse producer when the company started in 1991 . Life and career edit Thomas was born and raised in the 7th Ward of New ...
What was Thomas' father's name?

DJ Sabu

...orn and raised in the 7th Ward of New Orleans. Influenced by his father DJ Sabu , Thomas became a DJ for New Orleans hip hop crew New York Incorporated...
How old was Thomas when he started a partnership with MC Gregory D?

15

...me a DJ for New Orleans hip hop crew New York Incorporated in 1984 at age 15 . In the late 1980s, he began a partnership with New Orleans rapper MC Gre...
When did Thomas and Gregory D release their first album together?

1987

...pper MC Gregory D. They released their first album together Throwdown in 1987 , with Mannie Fresh producing and MC Gregory D rapping. They would releas...
In what year did Thomas meet Bryan?

1993

...r in the late 1980s and early 1990s. After their last album together, in 1993 , Thomas met Bryan Baby Williams, who gave him an opportunity to become t...
What group did Thomas form along with Williams?

Big Tymers

...l tracks on the members' solo works as well. Later, Thomas formed the Big Tymers along with Williams, as Mannie Fresh and Birdman respectively, bringi...
What record label was Manny Fresh a part of?

Cash Money Records

...inhouse producer for the successful New Orleansbased record label Cash Money Records . Unlike most modern hiphop producers, Fresh does very little outs...
In what year did Mannie join the New York Incorporated?

1984

...e albums for Cash Money artists. The New Orleans native got his start in 1984 as a member of New York Incorporated, arguably New Orleans' first hiphop...
What was the name of the first hiphop crew in New Orleans?

New York Incorporated

...sts. The New Orleans native got his start in 1984 as a member of New York Incorporated , arguably New Orleans' first hiphop crew. The parties Mannie st...
Who was the first rapper to recognize Manny as a DJ?

Gregory D

...me were to become legendary and brought him to the attention of rapper Gregory D . Mannie Fresh became the DJ and producer for Gregory D, and in 1987 o...
What was the name of Gregory D's 1987 album?

Throwdown

...regory D, and in 1987 on D&D Records, they released the album entitled Throwdown . Though they mostly produced what would be considered Miami Bass at t...
What label did D Rule the Nation On Yo land a deal with?

MCA Records

...creating a style unique to New Orleans. After they landed a deal with MCA Records , Mannie became dissatisfied with MCA's handling of the project and d...
How long was Fresh the sole inhouse producer for Cash Money Records?

over a decade

...He was the sole inhouse producer for Cash Money Records for over a decade and has since found continued success as an independent artist after leaving...
What did Fresh parents buy for Christmas gifts?

musical instruments

...g the label in 2005. For holiday gifts, his parents bought Mannie musical instruments rather than toys, and it didnt take long before Fresh knew he wa...
What city did Fresh start his DJing career in?

New Orleans

...ed to pursue a career in music. He started out DJing school dances in New Orleans and quickly made the transition to small local venues and house part...
What was the popular street term for shoes in the 80s?

fresh kicks

... called him Mannie) and the popular street term for shoes in the 80s, fresh kicks . While still in his teens, Mannie formed the group New York Incorpor...
Mannie Fresh was the Nola representative in what decade?

1980s

...la representative earned his stripes on the local DJ circuit in the late 1980s , before going on to become the primary production force behind the Cash...
Mannie Fresh discussed his time with Cash Money Records, the effects and aftermath of what hurricane?

Hurricane Katrina

...ry, his time with Cash Money Records, the effects and aftermath of Hurricane Katrina , and more. Hosted by Jeff Chairman Mao Audio Only Version Transcr...
Mannie Fresh is a legendary producer, DJ, and what else?

New Orleans musical legend

... very, very Our pleasure to welcome a legendary producer, DJ, New Orleans musical legend , Mr. Mannie Fresh. What have we been listening to just in the...
How old was Thomas when he began loving music?

nine

...g Tymers with Birdman. Biography Thomas began loving music at the age of nine as a local New Orleans DJ, playing songs at parties and clubs. In the la...
What was Thomas' debut album called?

The Mind of Mannie Fresh

...sed five albums. In 2004, he released his own debut solo album The Mind of Mannie Fresh , which consisted of 30 tracks and featured the single Real Big...
In what year did he split from Cash Money?

2005

...red the single Real Big, which peaked at 72 on the Billboard Hot 100. In 2005 , he split from Cash Money for financial reasons, and later joined Def Ja...
Who was considered one of the most influential hiphop producers of all time?

Byron O. Thomas

... Byron O. Thomas , known professionally by his stage name Mannie Fresh, is a Grammynominated producer and rapper from New Orleans. Best known as inhouse...
What was Thomas' mother's job?

teacher

...one of the most influential hiphop producers of all time. His mother, a teacher , and his father, a popular local radio disc jockey who went by the nam...
Who was his father's name?

Sabu

..., and his father, a popular local radio disc jockey who went by the name Sabu , encouraged their sons musical aspirations. Thomas quickly leaped from e...
What was the name of Thomas' 1987 classic album?

Throw Down

...l rapper Gregory D soon followed, resulting in the 1987 classic album Throw Down . Thomas moved to California with Gregory D after initial interest fro...
Where did Thomas move to after initial interest from major labels?

California

...owed, resulting in the 1987 classic album Throw Down. Thomas moved to California with Gregory D after initial interest from major labels. While there,...
What legendary Chicago house DJproducer did Thomas work with while in California?

Steve Silk Hurley

... spent time as an understudy to legendary Chicago house DJproducer Steve Silk Hurley and toured as a DJ, backing West Coast rappers Spice1 and Too hor...
How long did Thomas serve as a producer for Cash Money Records?

1993 until 2005

...er for the internationally successful Cash Money Records label from 1993 until 2005 , Thomas is widely considered one of the most influential hiphop pr...
What rappers did Thomas support on the West Coast?

Spice1 and Too hort

... Steve Silk Hurley and toured as a DJ, backing West Coast rappers Spice1 and Too hort . After majorlabel disappointments, Thomas returned to New Orlean...
What group did Thomas produce for?

the Hot Boys

...cks. Thomas helped skyrocket Cash Money to international fame as a producer for the Hot Boys , a group composed of Juvenile, B.G., Turk, and Lil Wayne....
What label is Mannie Fresh a part of?

Cash Money

...He's half of the brains behind the Cash Money label, his productions have moved over 23 million units, and it all started because of a DJ father. Surr...
What was the name of the album Mannie and Gregory D worked on?

The Real Deal

...y D. The two partnered and worked on album that was to become 1992's The Real Deal released on RCA. Although they remained friends, Mannie and Gregory...
When was The Real Deal released?

1992

...pper Gregory D. The two partnered and worked on album that was to become 1992 's The Real Deal released on RCA. Although they remained friends, Mannie ...
What label did The Real Deal come out on?

RCA

...d and worked on album that was to become 1992's The Real Deal released on RCA . Although they remained friends, Mannie and Gregory D split professional...
Who offered Mannie a chance to join Cash Money?

Brian Baby Williams

...reet music. The stage was now set for the producer's meeting with Brian Baby Williams . When Williams offered Mannie a chance to join his fledgling Cas...
When did Mannie and Williams form Big Tymers?

1998

...and Mannie and Williams were now working on their own group. The two formed Big Tymers in 1998 and released a series of successful singles and albums....