Mann (rapper) explained

Mann
Birth Name:Dijon Shariff Thames
Birth Date:17 July 1991
Birth Place:Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Genre:Hip hop
Years Active:2008–present

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]

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, California, and attended Alexander Hamilton High School.

Discography

Studio albums

EPs

Independent albums

Mixtapes

Singles

As lead artist

Title! scope="col" rowspan="2"
YearPeak 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"
2010218950
"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)
201168 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

Title! scope="col" rowspan="2"
YearPeak chart positionsAlbum
US Pop
UK
"Music Sounds Better with U"
(Big Time Rush featuring Mann)
201126 61Elevate
"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

Title! scope="col"
YearOther artist(s)Album
"Crew Party" 2012YMTK, Symba
"Nineties" Audio PushInland Empire
"Cat Daddy" (Remix)
"Get Money"Timati, MimsSwagg

Notes and References

  1. http://www.bluesandsoul.com/feature/666/mann_its_a_manns_world/ Mann interview by Pete Lewis, 'Blues & Soul' May 2011
  2. Web site: Home. 9 March 2015.
  3. Web site: Mann. HotNewHipHop. 27 March 2013 . 9 March 2015.
  4. [{{BillboardURLbyName|artist=mann|chart=Hot 100}} Mann Album & Song Chart History: Hot 100]. Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. June 23, 2011.
  5. [{{BillboardURLbyName|artist=mann|chart=R&B/Hip-Hop Songs}} Mann Album & Song Chart History: R&B/Hip-Hop Songs]. Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. June 23, 2011.
  6. http://www.billboard.com/charts/rap-songs Rap Songs
  7. Web site: Chartifacts - Week Commencing: 1st August 2011 . . 7 August 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110820180357/http://www.ariacharts.com.au/pages/chartifacts.htm . 20 August 2011 . dead .
  8. http://www.irma.ie/aucharts.asp >> IRMA << Irish Charts - Singles, Albums & Compilations >>
  9. Web site: Official Scottish Singles Chart Top 100. . 9 March 2015.
  10. https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/singles-chart/20110410/7501/ Archive Chart