Eponymous is Maneikis' first release of 2021. Visuals drop on Friday!

Produced by Nicolas Azlon
Engineered by Robie Rowland

Lyrics:
CHORUS
[I heard that money ain’t a thang
Still I’m tryna get my cash up
I see people skip the work and call it bad luck
My shovel crushing rubble, I’m here to dig that trash up, 
M - A -N - E - I - K - I -S] 

[I heard that money ain’t a thang
Still I’m tryna get my stacks up
I see people skip the work and call it bad luck
My shovel crushing rubble, I’m here to dig that trash up, 
M - A -N - E - I - K - I -S] 

VERSE 1
I been lost in the stars
It’s been a week since I hit the pillow
I’m bringing smoke to these bars
Just like a cigarillo
I am the flyest, like Ozymandias 
Talking Lord Voldemort shit I ain’t fucking with riddles
I ain’t stuck in the middle, so you better learn the last name
M - A -N - E - I - K - I -S

No alarm clock needed, I’m here to get that worm and eat it
Early bird shit - y’all underfeeding
You’re a Worker bee who lost the pollen
I aint worried bout no boss calling
(Bzzzz)
I got zeros in my loss column

That’s means I’m prepped, I keep it fresh, just like Crest do
My girl impress, she got them curves like an S do
My circle small but the quality will test you
I know it’s hard, but you’re fucking with the best
The name is simple but the game’s complex
M - A -N - E - I - K - I -S

CHORUS

VERSE 2
I found my truth in ambition
And loose inhibitions
I Blew the roof off the booth and shot through what was missing
I Put some juice up in the boosters and refueled up in my rocketship
Played some music for the gods and now they rock with it

It’s cuz I’m prepped, I keep it fresh, just like Crest do
My girl impress, she got them curves like an S do
My circle small but the quality will test you
I know it’s hard, but you’re fucking with the best 
The name is simple but the game’s complex
If I never reach the top still I gave my best
M-A-N-E-I
K-I-S the sky
Make y’all testify
Paper set to fire
I think it’s best if I
Take the rest of time 
Test the limits of my birth don’t question my
Worth and you know that I placed my bet
M-A-N-E-I-K-I-S


CHORUS

Eponymous (M-A-N-E-I-K-I-S)

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Blind Melon - No Rain (Pumpkin Remix)

Killin' Hip Hop is a thought provoking yet still entertaining record! It questions what little soul the corporate ran commercial music industry may have left with bar after bar depicting the experiences of a young up and coming artist whom record execs truly do like, but neglect to sign. Backed by an explosive instrumental this single may be exactly what the game has been missing.

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Learn to read The Fine Print.  Instead of being controlled, you may be rewarded for once.  - NEW SINGLE FROM Zeles (nominated for Lyricist of the Year and Mixtape of the Year [The Layover: Grounded, But Still Lifted])

The Fine Print (prod. by The Alchemist)

So here's week five. Had a lot of trouble with mixing, but I think it'll be alright

Here's where I got the beat: https://soundcloud.com/greg-bitzer/lets-kick-it-on-the-couch

Lyrics:

I’ve been 
Feeling pretty ok with waiting 
You Seem pretty ok with complaining 
That’s cool
I just said to say it 
That’s cool 
I just set it the same 
Turned it
Everything changed
Learned
Remember the day’s earned 
temper the pace
Hurry  
Temper the pace
Hurry 
Temper the pace 
Worried 
Having to pay double 
I’m sure I’ll just happen to stay humble 
The current fact that I may crumble 


Dont serve me 
After today 
heard me
After today
Cure me
after today

Can’t avenge it unless you retain fury  


You just Need a better plan
Get too caught up and you miss it 
See it bigger, need to pan 
Its been hot up in the kitchen 

Got your vida in the hand 
Let you hop into a mission 
Undefeated, in demand
If you droppin inhibition 

Fuck around with it uh
I’ve been working down in it uh
I’ve been searchin for a minute uh
Ain’t been good enough
Make me put it up 

I could end it now 

I’ve been in and out 

I begin to doubt 
(I begin to doubt)
I could ever get an ounce 

I just want it to be true 
Find my body in the water 
I’ve been coming back to you
Holdin on is gettin harder


I dont need a time or place
I’ll repeat til I find my way

Play Station 5 prod. Greg-bitzer

Produced by Mantra
Mixed & mastered by Robie Rowland (@RobieRowland)
Artwork by Danny Diamonds (@DannyDiamonds)

30 Below - Single

30 Below

Official Music Video

Produced by Origami
Mixed & mastered by Robie Rowland (@RobieRowland)
Artwork by Ben Batchelder

No Mo - Single

No Mo

Maneikis, vocalist for Austin's "Black Sheep Optimists" featuring Daryl Uberoi (Van Aarde) and David Price, is a rapper and educator from Boston, MA whose mission is to use his platform to inspire the next generation to chase their dreams while living authentic, empathetic lives as conscious citizens of the world.  

Growing up, he was a shy child and found himself writing poetry at a young age.  He was fascinated by Hip-Hop during high school, but usually found himself as a spectator during the after-school cyphers.  It wasn't until his college years at BC that he shared his poetry with an audience, and he soon began working with his cousin, DJ Enlyte, to put those words to a beat.  After a few years of struggling to find his voice in the studio, Maneikis moved to Austin, TX and began performing at open mics to hone his craft.  It was at these open mics that he met many of his future collaborators (Jackie Venson, Clint Manning, Raul Ochoa, and Samantha Lee) and also discovered his lane in Hip-Hop.  What started as self-discovery turned into a life mission as Maneikis performed under the name RNAtheMESSENGER for 3 years rapping about love, friendship. philosophy, politics, and the art of writing itself.  After releasing his 2nd project, "Here Cometh The Dreamer", Maneikis teamed up Diego Lozano (www.diegolozano.net) to make music videos for his songs Mechanical Hounds (https://youtu.be/8iOkB4JIROE) and American Dreams (https://youtu.be/lwqspgcpRtA).  American Dreams has been highly lauded as one of the best rap videos ever made in Austin, TX and is the lead single from his album "American Subconscious". 

Maneikis has been compared to Blue Scholars, Atmosphere, Eminem, and Tupac, though his favorite emcees are Kanye West and Lauryn Hill.  His music will elicit strong imagery in the mind of his audience and will take you down a rabbit hole of self-reflection and outward awareness.

CONCUSSION is his third music video with Director Diego Lozano