Because I'm from Manchester, Manksta sounded good, it also tells people where I'm from.

It helps get your music heard by lots more people.

Yes

Pharoahe Monche, Common, Talib Kweli, Tupac, B.I.G, Dr Dre, Game, Mac Dre, Necro, Ill Bill, Sway, Styles P, Rakim, Twista, Mos Def, Jay Z, Nas, Sticky Fingaz, Eminem, Kanye West, Big Syke, Outlawz, DMX, Busta Rhymes, Young Buck, Akon, N.O.R.E, Snoop Dogg, Nate Dogg, Warren G, Ludacris, Beanie Sigel, D12, T.I, Big L, Big Pun, Jin, Lethal B, Alchemist, Bone Thugs, Ice Cube, Eazy E, Crooked I, Dead Prez, Kano, DJ Quik, Scarface & Ghetto Boys, Immortal Technique, Lil Eazy, Kool Moe Dee, Slick Rick, Mobb Deep, Wu Tang, Scott Storch, Timbaland, Dizzee Rascal, Roll Deep, Tru Life.

There's lots more that I can't think of aswell.

My PC and my imagination!