Manifess
In late 1993, being influenced by Outkast's first album SouthernPlayalistiCadillacMuzik, Manifess (Marion Milton Jacobs, Jr.) wrote his first real verse. From that point on, he knew he wanted to be an M.C.
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
Manifess has worked continuously to master his craft and in 1996 found himself in the hip-hop group “Illa-Outpost” which consisted of Manifess, two of his older brothers, and some local talent. With no major successes, the group disbanded in summer 1997. Still seeking to achieve his goal, Manifess and his older brother Jonathan aka “Nomadic” founded their group NTLX (Negroes Thinking Logically eXisting). Again, this group garnered minimal success leading to another group break-up. At this point, life was about to change drastically for Manifess.
Manifess married his high school sweetheart Atlanta Martin in December 1999 and few months later, she gave birth to their son Mahki. Only five months after the birth of their son, Atlanta became the victim of a drive by shooting while sitting at a stoplight. After her death, Marion sought refuge through his son and through his music. Feeling that music was the only way to express his many emotions, he pursued it relentlessly
Now, due to his lyrical talent and the emotionally charged content of his music, Manifess has gained a significant fan base in Tulsa, OK and regular rotation on radio. He has done radio and television spots to promote his E.P. and now seeks to share his amazing lyrical skills and love for hip-hop music with the rest of the world!
The best style that represents Manifess is: Love, Stress and Anger, or as he would say, “A delivery influenced by real MC's and music influenced by those who are constantly on a quest to make cats vibe and bring their music and stories to life.”
Manifess now resides in Harlem, NY working on his first full length album
Your musical influences
Outkast, Pharaoh Monch, Roots, Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul, Black Star, Busta Rhymes, Jay Z, Method Man, Common, Little Brotha, Fugees, Slum Village, Lord Have Mercy, Kurupt, Souls of Mischief, Camp Lo, De Angelo, Bilal and Musiq
