Mannie Tseayo

In the artist’s words: Describe one of your earliest musical memories in detail. One of my earliest musical memories is walking into my uncle’s studio behind our house when I was about eight years old. I would sit quietly and watch artists write and record their songs. Being in that room made music feel alive, and it inspired me. What are your top 3 all-time favorite albums on Apple Music, and why? Why did you choose these three albums in particular? Florence + the Machine, High As Hope Kendrick Lamar, DAMN. Lana Del Rey, Born to Die I found these albums at very pivotal moments of my life As a human i connected As an artist i was inspired As a consumer i wanted more... Find a song of yours on Apple Music that you love and tell us what makes it special. Tell us why you chose this song. “The Shine” I wrote this song as an ode to my family's legacy. The Tseayo clan prides itself on its culture and traditions. The line "Don't leave the shine on the dance floor " is a reminder to me and others to carry that spark wherever we go. What’s one of the most memorable moments in your career so far? The day I left my parents' house. That's all I'll say about that. Is there anything left on your bucket list as an artist or band? There are a few things on the bucket list, actually - I'd love to play live internationally with my band called "The Mid-tones" -Finish one of my stories for a feature film