Meet The Brave

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Meet The Brave with Poe & LG The Intro Jul 30, 2018

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Meet The Brave - Mani is joined by his cousins Poe and LG! The 3 of them discuss Michelle Williams open letter about mental health. Azealia Banks vs Wylin' Out and the world. They also try to crack the case whether or not Tekashi69 is an industry plant, Will Smith Rap Radar interview and so much more! Take a listen to the first edition of Meet The Brave with Poe and LG!

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Martina Abrahams Ilunga @m__tina Jul 30, 2018

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Mani sits down with a super source of inspiration for him...Martina Abrahams Ilunga! Co-Founder of The You Had Me At Black Podcast. Along with her sister Britney, Martina created You Had Me at Black to reclaim the narrative and highlight parts of the black experience that aren't typically shown in the media- the innocent, carefree, heartbreaking, painful, victorious moments that make up our lives. Listen as Mani talks growing up and so much more with Martina. Mani also has appeared on You Had Me At Black. Listen here

Mani announces the official release of new installment of Meet The Brave with his cousins Poe and LG! Tune in later today to episode 1.

Sndtrak @sndtrak Jul 16, 2018

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In the return of Meet The Brave Mani sits down with - Oakland, CA music producer Sndtrak. The two of them talk early influences, family history and collaboration. Sndtrak also talks about the release of his project #howitsnd on @attheaverecords by way of @onedaysoon_ods. #howitsnd is now available both digitally and on cassette..Purchase here.

Mani also announces a new show! Meet The Brave will now be released every Thursday in addition to the Monday conversations, where Mani will be joined by his cousins @juan.poe & LG. The trio will discuss everything......EVERYTHING! Tune in this Thursday for the first installment of the madness.

NOBL @noblmusic Jun 18, 2018

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On this weeks episode of MTB Mani is joined by Bay Area music Producer, NOBL. Earlier this year Mani released a single titled "Hard Truth", that NOBL co-produced alongside friend and frequent collaborator Max Kane. On this episode the two discuss process, the high of exploration and collaboration. NOBL also talks about his family history and goes in depth about the impact his mentors have had on his journey. This episode is brought to you by SNDTRAK of One Day Soon. We are only weeks away from SNDTRAK's first release on AT The Ave Records., #howitsnd. Be sure to follow @sndtrak, @onedaysoon and @attheaverecords for more details about the release!

Hard Truth(Produced by Max Kane & NOBL)

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Ethan Machell @doctor_hospital Jun 11, 2018

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On this episode of Meet The Brave Mani is joined by artist and Cincinnati native, Ethan Machell. Mani sits down with his collaborative partner as they enter the final recording sessions of their joint album in Portland, OR. It was two years ago exactly when Ethan and his wife Kristina opened their home to Mani. The two of them discuss everything from his early introduction to music from his older brother to how being multi-talented in the truest form played as a significant obstacle till recently, when he was able to combine all of those talents and create his own universe. This Episode is sponsored by DJ Flow & Mani. Friday June 15 they will be live from Brick & Mortar in San Francisco with Detroits own Black Milk and the Nat Turner Band.

Purchase tickets here: https://www.ticketweb.com/event/dj-flow-mani-draper-brick-and-mortar-music-hall-tickets/8404025

Emily McLean @emilymcleanmusic Jun 04, 2018

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After a week off Mani's back with his conversation with singer/songwriter/producer, Emily McLean. The two were on a Thinkbeat Radio show bill together in April of this year. Emily joins MTB and talks growing up in Connecticut, moving to NYC at 16...alone, entering the Jazz program and eventually settling on the west coast. Emily's most recent release "Shades" is available of Spotify and Soundcloud.

Listen here: https://soundcloud.com/emilymclean/sets/shades-ep

This Episode is sponsored by DJ Flow & Mani. Friday June 15 they will be live from Brick & Mortar in San Francisco with Detroits own Black Milk and the Nat Turner Band.

Purchase tickets here: https://www.ticketweb.com/event/dj-flow-mani-draper-brick-and-mortar-music-hall-tickets/8404025

Todd Davis @bambamdavis51 May 21, 2018

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Mani chats with NFL Linebacker Todd Davis. Todd walks us through growing up in Inglewood to fighting for his spot in the league. The two talk in detail about the politics in sports and the amount information that is processed at his position and legacy! This conversation was had all while having the NFL draft experience live in Dallas, TX. This episode is sponsored by KC's BBQ of Berkeley, CA. Last year, Owner Pat Davis and the entire family were attempting to regroup after a devastating fire. Now a year later with help of the community they have served for 50 years, KC's is back stronger than ever. Be sure to follow them on Instagram @kcsbbq

Kuya @heartbreakkuya May 14, 2018

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In this episode of MTB, Mani chats with Kuya of the HBK Gang! Producer, manager, investor, big brother....you name it he's done it all for the greater good of the team. From the rich culture to their signature sound, Kuya has been instrumental. He also manages to stay relatively off the grid, which is what the family man prefers most. It falls right in line with allowing his brothers to shine the brightest! This episode is sponsored by KC's BBQ of Berkeley, CA. This time last year Owner Pat Davis and the entire family were attempting to regroup after a devastating fire. Now a year later with help of the community they have served for 50 years, KC's is back stronger than ever. Be sure to follow them on Instagram @kcsbbq

Special @Specialsays_ May 07, 2018

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Radio personality Special of 106 KMEL and The Special Delivery Podcast chats with Mani about her upbringing, introduction to music and identifying what she wanted her profession to be as early as 10 years old. Special talks about what being at legendary KMEL means to her and how she manages to run her podcast and much more! This episode is sponsored by KC's BBQ of Berkeley, CA. This time last year Owner Pat Davis and the entire family were attempting to regroup after a devastating fire. Now a year later with help of the community they have served for 50 years, KC's is back stronger than ever. Be sure to follow them on Instagram @kcsbbq

Special Delivery Podcast https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/special-delivery/id1273766670?mt=2

Jahvid Best @jahvidbest pt. 2 May 01, 2018

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In part two of their conversation Mani sits with former NFL running back Jahvid Best. The two talk being CYO teammates as kids and Jahvid also walks Mani through his rise to becoming a star in both football and track and field, then eventually being in the first wave of players to walk away from the field early. This episode is sponsored by The Based Space Podcast with Ian McKee. Bay Area Super producer who has worked with the likes of P-Lo, Rexx Life Raj, Kodak Black, Kate Lamont, Calaborate, Turk and many more . Ian's Podcast Based Space covers everything from politics to creative expression. Mani was actually a guest on the recent release, epsiode #35.

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