Dijon Shariff Thames (born July 17, 1991), better known by his stage name Mann (often stylized in all caps), is an American rapper from Los Angeles, California. He was discovered by record producer J. R. Rotem. He's perhaps best known for his singles "Buzzin'" (featuring 50 Cent) and "The Mack" (featuring 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.[2]
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.webp) Mann in 2012 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Dijon Shariff Thames |
| Born | July 17, 1991 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2008–present |
| Labels |
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Since 2008, Mann has released four albums and six mixtapes, having collaborated with the likes of Jason Derulo, Jermaine Dupri, T-Pain, Kendrick Lamar, Frank Ocean, and Ty Dolla Sign, among others.[3]
Mann's latest album It's Over With was released on January 30, 2024.
Early life
editThames grew up in Los Angeles, California, and attended Alexander Hamilton High School.
Discography
editStudio albums
edit- Mann's World (2011)
- The Grey Area (2014)
- South Of Pico (2018)
- West LA Baby (2020)
- CashApp$YumpyD (2021)
- It's Over With (2024)
EPs
edit- Fairfax & Pico (2017)
- Live from the 3 (2018)
Independent albums
edit- 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)
Mixtapes
edit- Tell a Friend (2011)
- The Re-Introduction (2012)
- FMOV: Freshmann on Varsity (2012)
- The L.I.S.A. EP (2013)
- The Expansion Tape (2013)
- CAYD2 (2022)
Singles
editAs lead artist
edit| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US [4] |
US R&B/HH [5] |
US Rap [6] |
AUS [7] |
IRE [8] |
SCO [9] |
UK [10] | |||||||
| "Ghetto Girl" (featuring Sean Kingston) |
2008 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Non-album singles | ||||
| "We Are the World 25 for Haiti" (as part of Artists for Haiti) |
2010 | 2 | — | — | 18 | 9 | — | 50 | |||||
| "Text" (featuring Jason Derulo) |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | Mann's World | |||||
| "Buzzin'" (solo or remix featuring 50 Cent) |
61 | 70 | 13 | — | 20 | 8 | 6 | ||||||
| "The Mack" (featuring Snoop Dogg and Iyaz) |
2011 | — | — | — | 68 | — | 36 | 28 | |||||
| "Bend Ya" (featuring Kendrick Lamar and Frank Ocean) |
2013 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||
| "—" denotes a title that did not chart, or was not released in that territory. | |||||||||||||
As featured artist
edit| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Pop [4] |
UK [10] | ||||||||||||
| "Music Sounds Better with U" (Big Time Rush featuring Mann) |
2011 | 26 | 61 | 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
edit| Title | Year | Other artist(s) | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Crew Party" | 2012 | YMTK, Symba | — |
| "Nineties" | Audio Push | Inland Empire | |
| "Cat Daddy" (Remix) | The Rejectz, Tyga, Dorrough, Chamillionaire | — | |
| "Get Money" | Timati, Mims | Swagg |
References
edit- ^ Mann interview by Pete Lewis, 'Blues & Soul' May 2011. Bluesandsoul.com. Retrieved on 2011-07-29.
- ^ "Home". Retrieved 9 March 2015.
- ^ "Mann". HotNewHipHop. 27 March 2013. Retrieved 9 March 2015.
- ^ a b "Mann Album & Song Chart History: Hot 100". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. Retrieved June 23, 2011.
- ^ "Mann Album & Song Chart History: R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. Retrieved June 23, 2011.
- ^ Rap Songs. Billboard.com. Retrieved on 2011-07-29.
- ^ "Chartifacts - Week Commencing: 1st August 2011". Australian Recording Industry Association. Archived from the original on 20 August 2011. Retrieved 7 August 2011.
- ^ >> IRMA << Irish Charts - Singles, Albums & Compilations >> Archived 2011-11-24 at the Wayback Machine. Irma.ie (2011-07-21). Retrieved on 2011-07-29.
- ^ "Official Scottish Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts. Retrieved 9 March 2015.
- ^ a b Archive Chart. Theofficialcharts.com (2011-04-16). Retrieved on 2011-07-29.