From Manuel Cabral, Manny, Hands, to HandsOnDeck it has been nothing less than an adventure.  The young Boston native  oldest of four siblings (one sister and three brothers) was born and raised in Roslindale and received an education with Belmont public schools, with assistance from the "METCO" program, aiming to send city kids to the suburbs for a better education.

    Through the years attending Belmont, Manuel played 6yrs of basketball (2yr Captain) and one year of football in 2010. In that year of football, he would adopted the name "Hands" after leading a team from a 21-0 comeback for a win.

   After graduating high school in 2012, the current Entrepreneur continued to play basketball for four years in college and was Captain his last 2yrs and graduated in 2016 with his Bachelors degree in Psychology with a concentration in Mental Health. 

   Early in his music career Hands grew fond of the broken heart's symbolism and branded it as his own.  "Through the many challenges life throws our way we are constantly working to be perfect." With this inspiration, Hands would go on to brand the break heart symbol as "Imperfections" as a clothing design. More to come in fashion!

    As the young Entrepreneur continues to develop himself, he continues to work with kids and families in the community.  Along with following an independent music career, Hands is a Licensed Social Worker looking to improve the lives he comes into contact with in the Boston Region. It is passion for this young man as he continues to exceed his limitations on his path to success.

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