Manifest is a rare commodity, a powerhouse with artistic and street credibility, making him one of east-coast rap's most distinctive up and coming talents. Using his life experiences as the fuel to spark the flames representing his life struggle, Manifest's hardcore lyrics and aggressive swag captivates, and paints images of the brutal reality of growing up in the streets of New York. He creates rhymes that capture the attention of younger generations in hopes of enforcing the importance of education.
Developing a passion for music from birth, the mix of Reggae, Soca, Jazz and Salsa filled the air of his childhood home. Manifest developed his musical skills when he realised his knack for rhyming and began experimenting with different formulas. Listening to various DJs like DJ Red Alert and Funk Master Flex, helped him hone his MC skills, writing and producing, making music a career.
Manifest joined a group call LNF (Leaders Never Followers), launching the talented teen into the world of underground radio shows, including New York's Night Hawks with DJ Red Bandit. After a short run with LNF, Manifest decided that a solo career would be best for him. Going back to the basics, the MC battled whoever was brave enough to step up. With word spreading through the streets of the linguistic genius, it didn't take long for him to attract the attention of various mixtape DJs. Manifest has collaborated with DJs such as: Don Damarco of Desert Storm, DJ Honda, DJ Scratches, DJ Hurricane, DJ Simonsez, DJ N.O., DJ Cassius Clay and promoter Master Moo. Manifest has also worked with artists such as: Harlem Red, Mysonne, Quess, E Hustle, just to name a few. Soon Manifest came together with DJ Honda, which resulted in the creation of the multi-platinum record featuring the hit songs "The Eclipse" and "We Don't Play". This took Manifest on tour in Japan. Once back in the States, Manifest ran into childhood friend, P. Swagger and Kris Kartel who had similar interests in music. Together they formed the label "Kartel Route- Hostile Takeover".
