WKYJ Radio Presents! Mannie Fresh Live!!! with Performances by: Zerrik TrainGgang, Dan Smith, Samwyse and more

WKYJ Radio Presents!
Grammy Nominated, Rapper

Platinum Producer, Mannie Fresh!

Cafe Instanbul on October 26, 2017

Doors Open: 8:00 p.m.
Live Taping: 9:00 p.m.

• Cafe Intanbul Phone: (504) 975-0286
• Address: 2372 St Claude Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117

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Mannie Fresh, is an American rapper, record producer and DJ who is best known for his work with Cash Money Records from 1993 to 2005 and one half of the hip hop duo Big Tymers. Mannie Fresh is currently signed to both Def Jam South and his own division company, Chubby Boy Records. born and raised in New Orleans. Influenced by his father who worked as a DJ, Thomas became a DJ for New Orleans hip hop crew New York Incorporated in 1984 at age 15.

In the late 1980s he began a partnership with New Orleans rapper MC Gregory D. They released their first album together Throwdown in 1987, with Mannie Fresh producing and MC Gregory D rapping. They would release two more records together in the late 1980s and early 1990s. After their last album together, in 1993 Thomas met Bryan "Baby" Williams who gave him an opportunity to become the in-house producer of his record label Cash Money Records. With Williams's help, Thomas made chart-topping albums for the Hot Boys, which was composed of Lil Wayne, B.G., Juvenile, and Turk, producing all of the group’s singles. He also produced all tracks on the members’ solo works as well.

Later, Thomas formed the Big Tymers along with Williams, as Mannie Fresh and Birdman respectively bringing him fame, and released five albums. In 2004, he released his own debut solo album The Mind of Mannie Fresh, which consisted of 30 tracks and featured the single “Real Big,” which peaked at #72 on the Billboard Hot 100. In 2005, he split from Cash Money for financial reasons, and later joined Def Jam South, to which he is currently signed. On October 27, 2009, Mannie Fresh released his second solo album, Return of the Ballin'. The album was entirely produced by Fresh himself and featured prominent guests Rick Ross and Lil Jon.

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Many mainstream artists and local artists have graced the airwaves on WKYJ Radio, including but not limited to, Mystikal, Juvenile, MIA X, Beats By the Pound, Mr. Serv On, Fiend, 3-6 Mafia, UNLV, etc. In 2018, Erykah Badu will be making her debut on WKYJ Radio.

WKYJ Radio will be launching its “Live In Front of A Studio Audience,” on October 26, 2017, Platinum Producer (Mannie Fresh)! Including, live performances by the following artists: Zerrik TraingGang, Dan Smith, and Samwyse. See below for each artist's bio, link to video, etc.

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Zerrik Landor (28 years-old), better known by his stage name Zerrik TrainGang, is an American Rapper, lyricist and producer on his own label (TrainGang Records) from Lacombe, Louisiana (St. Tammany Parish) which is about an hour from New Orleans on the (North side of Lake Pontchartrain). He’s a prolific rapper and songwriter. His words and his rhymes are not just (words and rhymes). They are the story of his life! He lives a "Hard-Knox Life" every single day, but keeps his chin up. But, Zerrik can see what many folks cannot see that there's light at the end of the tunnel. Through his hard work, determination, drive and passion for music, he is undoubtedly on his way to breaking every chain, every lock and every barrier that stands in his way.

Zerrik is a "Beast in the studio and a Triple-Threat on the mic and the stage."

Manager: paulajeans63@gmail.com
Instagram: TrainGgang_100

Facebook: Zerrik TrainGgang

Snap Chat: JinkyCorner15

Dan Smith (26 years old) is an American Rapper/Producer from Abita Springs, Louisiana (St. Tammany Parish). He is the youngest of four siblings, and his parents divorced when he was 10 years-old. Dan graduated from Covington High School. And, while there, he participated in Operation Jump Start and Last Youth Challenge programs.

Dan says his beautiful mother (Gillian Casnave) and father (Dan Smith Sr.) helped train him at the age of 9 years old which started with a "Bucket and two sticks." He learned how to keep rhythm until he eventually mastered it. His dad later bought him a drum set and he began playing drums at various church gatherings.

In addition, Dan's interests peaked and he learned how to play the bass guitar and became anointed through God (one of the youngest bass players in St. Tammany Parish). As Dan got older and better, he performed a bass solo at Abita Middle School in a Talent Show and won! The school sent him to a music audition in New Orleans and long story . . . he could not read music, and did not qualify. At the end of the day, Dan says "This is what made me push through because just because they tell you know, doesn't mean you have to accept it." 

Dan has either produced or collaborated with some highly talented local artists from St. Tammany Parish, including but not limited to the following: Vandross Callahan known as "Colosso," Kenneth Faure formerly known as "Ya Boy Kool," Ra Ra Rodgers with 36 Ent., Curt Allen (C-Diggs) an artist and videographer, etc. He's done several mix-tapes and various projects.

E-mail: deezybeats360@yahoo.com

Twitter: Jiggamandan

Instagram: Deezybeats360

Facebook: Dan Smith

Snap Chat: Destined36

Sam "Sanwyse" Girardot is an artist, producer, engineer, songwriter, and multi-instumentalist hailing from Washington, DC.

Currently based in New Orleans, Louisiana, Samwyse effortlessly composes catchy melodies with genuine lyrics to create a truly unique experience for his listeners both live and at home. His musical passion draws inspiration from artists such as D’Angelo, Erykah Badu, Nas, and Anderson .Paak; and manifests in the form of violin, saxophone, guitar and vocals. His multi-faceted array of instrumentation and versatility on the microphone is prevalent in his newest single “Intuition ft. Ottie James,” recorded at The Parlor Studios.

Samwyse is also a co-founder of the IRIE Collective, a reggae/soul fusion music collective and produces a variety of acts professionally. His clientele includes a variety of R&B/soul and hip-hop artists such as Ayotemi, Keith Jone$, Pro$per Jone$, Dave State of Mind, as well as members of the OG Coun Soul and the Off Topic roster.

Currently backed by his entrepreneurial spirit and management team at Off Topic Entertainment, Samwyse operates at a level of professionalism not often seen in younger independent artists. His affinity for making quality music and forming partnerships creates lasting impressions on those he surrounds himself with. 

All of Samwyse’s music can be found on Spotify, Apple Music, Google Play, Soundcloud, Tidal,iTunes, and Amazon. 

Facebook: Samwyse 

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