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 With Richmond, CA being home to some of the most influential hip hop artists of our time, Mani is proving he’s cut from the same cloth. Make no mistake, it’s Mani’s writing that sets him apart, and it’s his writing and producing for others that is elevating him as an important Bay Area artist. He has stood next to the likes of Locksmith, Rexx Life Raj and IAMSU. Mani has shined on production from Jake One, DJ Flow and Terrace Martin, and entered as the narrative voice on IAMSU’s critically acclaimed debut‘Sincerely Yours’. 
 Mani’s beat driven melodic underground sound is somewhat generation-less, with lyrics that find a natural bridge between power and vulnerability. Since 2015 Mani has consistently released full LPs, EPs and collaborative projects. Draper would find his footing providing original composition for the likes of Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein, Adidas and Meta. As a voiceover talent and writer, Mani’s voice and music has appeared in global campaigns for Ray-Ban and Nice Kicks. 
 Just prior to the pandemic Mani would join forces with some of the regions best creators to form art community, Grand Nationxl. Under the imprint the collective has released a total 10 projects, where Draper served as executive producer.