Dijon Shariff Thames (born July 17, 1991), better known by his stage name Mann (often stylized in all caps), is an American rapper. Based in Los Angeles, he was discovered by record producer J. R. Rotem and signed with his label Beluga Heights Records in 2008. Mann is perhaps best known for his 2010 single "Buzzin'" (featuring 50 Cent), which entered the Billboard Hot 100.Mann interview by Pete Lewis, 'Blues & Soul' May 2011 . Bluesandsoul.com. Retrieved on 2011-07-29.
He is the founder of the label Peace Life Quality Recordings.
Since 2008, Mann has released four albums and six mixtapes, and has collaborated with Jason Derulo, Jermaine Dupri, T-Pain, Kendrick Lamar, Frank Ocean, and Ty Dolla Sign, among others. 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 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 Fairfax & Pico (2017) Live from the 3 (2018)
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)
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) CAYD2 (2022)
Singles
As lead artist + List of singles, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name Title Year Peak chart positions Album US US R&B/HH US RapRap Songs. Billboard.com. Retrieved on 2011-07-29. AUS IRE>> IRMA << Irish Charts - Singles, Albums & Compilations >> . Irma.ie (2011-07-21). Retrieved on 2011-07-29. SCO UKArchive Chart. Theofficialcharts.com (2011-04-16). Retrieved on 2011-07-29. "Ghetto Girl" (featuring Sean Kingston) 2008 — — — — — — — Non-album singles "We Are the World 25 for Haiti"20102——189—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 + List of singles, showing year released and album name Title Year Peak chart positions Album US Pop UK "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 + List of non-single guest appearances, with other performing artists, showing year released and album name Title Year Other artist(s) Album "OMG" 2010 Fly Guys Facegang "Go Ahead" Casey Veggies Sleeping In Class "Better" BEeFF All Style, No Substance "Do What You Does" 2011 Trev Case Wake Up "When It Goes to Five" Shawn Chrystopher I Wear Glasses 3 "This Ain't Water" Starting Six Let's Talk About S6x "Reppin My City" Bobby Brackins "Bruh" Fly Guys, Shawn Chrystopher Facegang 2 "Live It Up" Kid Ink Daydreamer "Champion" Shawn Chrystopher Silent Films For The Blind "Crew Party" 2012 YMTK, Symba "Hit It On Top" Bobby Brackins Stay On It "Nineties" Audio Push Inland Empire "Cat Daddy" (Remix) The Rejectz, Tyga, Dorrough, Chamillionaire "Garcia Vega" BEeFF Leaders of the Fake World "Get Money" Timati, Mims Swagg "Fan of Me" 2013 Eric Bellinger Born II Sing, Vol. 2 "That's All" Jetpack Jones, Brock Berrigan The 3rd Eye Initiative "Tuition" 2014 BEeFF #BEeFF "Chill" Prince Sole, YMTK Sunset Champagne + Cocaine "Smoke Something" 2016 YMTK Broad Life "Prove It To Me" YMTK, Buddy
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