Those opening violin strings have become the universal signal to assemble on the dance floor. Juvenile featuring Lil Wayne and Mannie Fresh, “Back That Thang Up” (1999) A lot of the credit for this anthem of excess goes to Mannie Fresh, whose beat literally blings as loudly as the B.G.’s verses. It’s not often that a song becomes so iconic that its very title makes its way into Merriam-Webster. featuring Big Tymers and Hot Boyz, “Bling Bling” (1999) This beat best encapsulates the Cash Money sound – energetic, brazen and downright inescapable. Big Tymers featuring Lil Wayne and Juvenile, “#1 Stunna” (2000) Thank Mannie for his work on this track – it made me a believer. When Wayne began to break out in the mid ’00s as rap’s next big star, many fans (including me) were a bit skeptical of the hype. Yeah, it’s pretty ridiculous and that makes you love it even more. Big Tymers, “Still Fly” (2002)īorrowing a melody that sounds straight from Gilligan’s Island, Mannie created one of the goofiest, yet most endearing cuts of the past 20 years. This one song transformed them both into stars. Juvenile’s big breakout hit was built on two things – his off-kilter flow and Mannie’s bounce. Slim Thug featuring Young Jeezy, Killa and Slick Pulla, “Diamonds (Remix)” (2005)Īrguably this oft-forgotten remix is the most overlooked cut in Mannie’s deep catalog. Mannie was the maestro behind what would become Jeezy’s first anthem. Young Jeezy featuring Mannie Fresh, “And Then What” (2005)īOOM BOOM CLAP. Thank Mannie for this hilarious Mother’s Day tribute. Young or old, this was EVERY woman’s song back in 2001. Mannie was always able to capture the essence of the block and infuse it with the energy of the club – those are the elements that made this track resonate with listeners. T.I., “Top Back” (2006)Īnother cut that’s a bit different from Mannie’s norm, the triumphant horns and heavy hand claps are fit for royalty. The horns, pulled straight from a HBCU marching band, make this an unforgettable offering. Cash Money Millionaires, “Project Chick” (2000)Īnother day, another anthem. The hand claps and gentle knock push those synths to new heights. One of Mannie’s most underrated offerings, mainly because it deviates from his typical formula. T.I., “Big Things Poppin” (2007)įew can ride Mannie’s uptempo cuts like T.I., who turns this song into the ultimate motivation music. Bouncy production, call-and-response hook, random WHATs accenting the track – just turn off your brain and ride. Yep, there are going to be quite a few solo Juve tracks on this list, including this infectious head-nodder. You cannot remain still while hearing this. That ever-present “do it” looped throughout the track adds another level of energy. On the surface, this one isn’t much different than many other Mannie beats, but it’s the detail that seal the deal. One of the few standout cuts from Biggie’s problematic posthumous album, Mannie gathered the entire Cash Money Army to ride for Big Poppa.
featuring Cash Money Millionaires, “Hope You N****s Sleep” (1999) THIS is the type of hyperactive track that made Mannie a superstar – whether it’s the radio, the club or the block, it grabs your ears and refuses to let them go. This slinky cut was tailor made for the Players Ball, which is why it’s such a good fit for Sweet Jones himself. Lil Wayne, “BM JR” (2004)īy 2004, Lil Wayne was beginning to hit his stride as an artist and this foreboding track (complete with chilling chime in the background) aided his ascent.
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Mannie’s infectious bounce was on full display here, fueling a track that would become one of Cash Money’s anthems. Mannie deviated a bit from his normal sound on this one, crafting a track with a distinct West Coast feel for this Westside Connection reunion. Mack 10 featuring Ice Cube, Butch Cassidy and WC, “Connected For Life” (2001) He kept this high-energy cut for himself, and it became his best-performing solo single. Mannie’s not gonna give ALL to good beats out to other artists. has received quite a bit of love over the years too, including this block banger. Mannie’s known for lacing his Cash Money brethren with heat, but T.I. featuring Mannie Fresh, “The Greatest” (2004) Honorable mentions: Juvenile, “U Understand” Lil Wayne, “Shine” Birdman, “Get Your Shine On” 25. So today, let’s bring the feeling back and revisit 25 of his best beats.
These days, Mannie keeps a lower profile so he’s often forgotten in discussions of great producers. Mannie’s distinctive sound is what fueled Cash Money’s hip-hop dominance at the turn of the century, giving us some of the most infectious production in rap history. Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, lil’ chirren, dogs and cats – few people on this planet have drum patterns that compare to those of Mannie Fresh.
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