Mannie Fresh: The New Orleans Sound That Changed Hip-Hop

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Music legend Mannie Fresh sits down with Poinciana Magazine Contributor Nikia Wells for a conversation about the music, culture and city that helped shape his unmistakable sound.

The legendary New Orleans producer and DJ reflects on his New Orleans roots, the incredible longevity of the records he helped create and what it means to see generations of fans still connecting with his music decades later.

Mannie also talks about taking that energy to the stage and what audiences can expect when he performs at the Jon Batiste Jazz Club on August 19 & 20.

From the sound of New Orleans to a catalogue that helped define an era of hip-hop, hear from the man behind some of the genre’s most unforgettable records.

Cover photo courtesy of Mannie Fresh