Manny was born in Silver Spring, Maryland, where he had spent the first 12 years of his life. He then moved to Ethiopia and carried on his life in the homeland of his family roots. His biggest influences for music includes artists like Drake, J.Cole and the Notorious B.I.G. Manny currently is stationed in the Silver Spring Area and has created a recording studio called “Stotle Studios” where he works with and develops new and upcoming artists in the area. He is set on creating a movement for the new sound of the DMV.