Mann (rapper)

Dijon Shariff Thames (born July 17, 1991), better known by his stage name MANN, is an American rapper from West Los Angeles, California discovered by J. R. Rotem. He's perhaps best known for his singles "Buzzin" with 50 Cent and "The Mack" with Snoop Dogg and Iyaz.[1] Mann was formerly signed to Mercury Records, a division of The Island Def Jam Music Group. He founded, owns and operates the independent imprint Peace Life Quality Recordings, which is currently home to artists Tone Oliver and LanaaMak a.k.a. Goldie Locs.[2]

MANN
Birth nameDijon Shariff Thames
Born (1991-07-17) July 17, 1991
OriginWest Los Angeles, California, U.S.
GenresWest Coast hip hop
Occupation(s)Rapper
Years active2008–present
LabelsBeluga Heights Records
Island Def Jam (former)
Peace Life Quality Recordings (current)
Associated actsJ. R. Rotem, 50 Cent, Jason Derulo, Sean Kingston, Iyaz, Snoop Dogg, T-Pain, Big Time Rush, Auburn, Dumbfoundead, Timati, Jetpack Jones

Since 2008, MANN has released four albums and six mixtapes, having collaborated with the likes of 50 Cent, Ty Dolla $ign, Skeme, Shawn Chrystopher, Jason Derulo, Audio Push, Kid Ink, Kram D, Jermaine Dupri, T-Pain, Travis Porter, Trev Case, Clyde Carson, Dizzy Wright, Matik, Kendrick Lamar, DJ Quik, Frank Ocean, Kevo Da Kid, A2TheK, Ymtk, Buddy, Bobby Brackins, Problem, Casey Veggies, Jetpack Jones, Raymancfc and more.[3]

MANN's latest album "The Grey Area" dropped on the June 24, 2014.[4]

Early life

Thames grew up in Los Angeles, and attended Alexander Hamilton High School.

Discography

Studio albums

EPs
  • Fairfax & Pico (2017)

Independent albums
  • "West LA Diaries Vol. 1: Vintage Cutz (2010)
  • "West LA Diaries Vol. 2: Near Life Experience (2011)
  • West LA Diaries Vol. 3: Birthday Philosophy (2011)

Official mixtapes
  • Tell A Friend (2011)
  • The Re-Introduction (2012)
  • FMOV: Freshmann On Varsity (2012)
  • The L.I.S.A. EP (2013)
  • The Expansion Tape (2013)

As lead artist
List of singles, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US
[5]		 US R&B
[6]		 US Rap
[7]		 AUS
[8]		 IRE
[9]		 SCO
[10]		 UK
[11]
"Ghetto Girl"
(featuring Sean Kingston)		 2008 ——————— Non-album single
"Text"
(featuring Jason Derülo)		 2010 ——————— Mann's World
"Buzzin'"
(solo or remix featuring 50 Cent)		 617013—2086
"The Mack"
(featuring Snoop Dogg and Iyaz)		 2011 ———68—3628
"Bend Ya"
(featuring Kendrick Lamar and Frank Ocean)		 2013 -------
"—" denotes a title that did not chart, or was not released in that territory.
List of singles, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US
[5]		 UK
[11]
"Music Sounds Better with U"
(Big Time Rush featuring Mann)		 2011 2661 Elevate
"Dance With You"
(Lucien featuring Mann)		 2012 —— Non-album singles
"Dominoes"
(Jess Wright featuring Mann)		 2013 ——
"—" denotes a title that did not chart, or was not released in that territory.

Guest appearances
List of non-single guest appearances, with other performing artists, showing year released and album name
Title Year Other artist(s) Album
"Crew Party" 2012 YMTK, Symba N/A
"Nineties" Audio Push Inland Empire
"Cat Daddy" (Remix) The Rejectz, Tyga, Dorrough, Chamillionaire N/A
"Get Money" Timati, Mims SWAGG

References
  1. Mann interview by Pete Lewis, 'Blues & Soul' May 2011. Bluesandsoul.com. Retrieved on 2011-07-29.
  2. "Home". Retrieved 9 March 2015.
  3. "Mann". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 9 March 2015.
  4. HipHopDX (17 June 2013). "Mann Discusses His Top Albums". HipHopDX. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 9 March 2015.
  5. "Mann Album & Song Chart History: Hot 100". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. Retrieved June 23, 2011.
  6. "Mann Album & Song Chart History: R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. Retrieved June 23, 2011.
  7. Rap Songs. Billboard.com. Retrieved on 2011-07-29.
  8. "Chartifacts - Week Commencing: 1st August 2011". Australian Recording Industry Association. Archived from the original on 7 August 2011. Retrieved 7 August 2011.
  9. >> IRMA << Irish Charts - Singles, Albums & Compilations >> Archived 2011-12-01 at WebCite. Irma.ie (2011-07-21). Retrieved on 2011-07-29.
  10. "Official Scottish Singles Chart Top 100". Retrieved 9 March 2015.
  11. Archive Chart. Theofficialcharts.com (2011-04-16). Retrieved on 2011-07-29.
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