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Mann (rapper)

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.

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

As featured artist

Guest appearances

References