Mannie Fresh

Mannie Fresh feels reborn. As one of Cash Money’s pioneering producers, the New Orleans native has worked with the likes of Lil Wayne and Juvenile since they were both just kids. Today, Mannie is back in the spotlight and is cooking up new music with Wiz Khalifa, Mos Def, and even the original Hot Boys. Before, he got on the turntables and rocked Red Bull’s Street Kings competition in Treme, Mannie opened about all his upcoming endeavors. “I’m doing bass trap, I’m doing EDM songs,” Mannie told VIBE. “So you’ll see a lot of mixes from Mannie Fresh in the near future.” Fresh says he’s also open to release a new solo album in the near future.

Right before Red Bull’s 2013 Street Kings competition, VIBE talked to the legendary DJ Mannie Fresh in the epicenter of New Orleans’ Tremé section. As a native, the producer grew up with Brass Band music in his DNA and still incorporates the sounds into his music. “[Brass Band] been a part of my background and my high school put out a lot of the greats like Kermit Ruffins, and the Rebirth Brass Band. All of us went to school together and came up under the same umbrella and started out with Jazz music,” Mannie tells VIBE. “It’s a part of our DNA, so it’s just we’ve got people like Trombone Shorty who worked on some of the earlier Cash Money songs when he was just a kid.”

Famed producer Mannie Fresh explains how he first met Kanye West when he came through Cash Money with another artist and Mannie lent him recording equipment. Mannie also reveals if his songs with Mystikal will drop, and gives advice to up and coming producers. Previously: Mannie Fresh Addresses Big Tymers Situation [Video]

Esteemed producer and artist Mannie Fresh gives a word of advice to aspiring rappers, telling them not to lie about their story, because it can really hurt your career. Mannie also gives a run-down on his favorite albums from a producer’s perspective, and dissects Biggie and Tupac’s legacy. Previously: Mannie Fresh: “Record Labels Will Be Gone In 20 Years” [Video]

The New Orleans rapper/producer discusses Mac Miller and Macklemore achieving success without a label, saying he’s not surprised one bit. “You don’t really need the machine right now,” says Fresh. “There’s a bunch of lies and b.s. being told to make some other dudes money,” he adds. Fresh also weighs in on whether he thinks their success is partly to do because they’re white, and also says record labels will be a thing of the past 20 years from now. Previously: Mannie Fresh & Mayalino – Anything Could Happen [Audio x Download]

Legendary producer/rapper Mannie Fresh explains that New Orleans has been supporting gay rappers for a long time, and thinks that it’s highly possible for a gay rapper to break into the mainstream without a problem. Mannie also talks about the prevalence of gay artists making bounce music, and his thoughts on the term “sissy bounce.” Previously: Mannie Fresh Talks Problems With Hot Boys Reunion [Video]

Legendary producer and artists Mannie Fresh opens up about the rumored Hot Boys reunion, revealing that it’s “going to take a lot of money” for him to jump on that project. Mannie also details his relationship with Juvenile, revealing if they will ever work on music together in the future.