Mann (rapper)

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Background information
Birth nameDijon Shariff Thames
BornJuly 1991 (age 32)
Origin Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Genres Pop-rap
Occupation(s)
  • Rapper
  • songwriter
Years active2008–present
Labels

Dijon Shariff Thames (born July 1991), better known by his stage name Mann (often stylized in all caps), is an American rapper from West Los Angeles, California 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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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

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

Discography

Studio albums

EPs

Independent albums

Mixtapes

Singles

As lead artist

List of singles, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
TitleYearPeak chart positionsAlbum
US
[4]
US R&B/HH
[5]
US Rap
[6]
AUS
[7]
IRE
[8]
SCO
[9]
UK
[10]
"Ghetto Girl"
(featuring Sean Kingston)
2008Non-album singles
"We Are the World 25 for Haiti"
(as part of Artists for Haiti)
2010218950
"Text"
(featuring Jason Derülo)
Mann's World
"Buzzin'"
(solo or remix featuring 50 Cent)
6170132086
"The Mack"
(featuring Snoop Dogg and Iyaz)
2011683628
"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
TitleYearPeak chart positionsAlbum
US Pop
[4]
UK
[10]
"Music Sounds Better with U"
(Big Time Rush featuring Mann)
20112661 Elevate
"Dance with You"
(Lucien featuring Mann)
2012Non-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
TitleYearOther artist(s)Album
"Crew Party"2012YMTK, Symba
"Nineties" Audio Push Inland Empire
"Cat Daddy" (Remix)The Rejectz, Tyga, Dorrough, Chamillionaire
"Get Money" Timati, Mims SWAGG

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