Early life
A New Orleans native, Byron Thomas became the in-house producer for Cash Money Records and half of the duo Big Tymers with Birdman.
Career
He produced the label's signature bounce-inflected sound for Juvenile, Lil Wayne, and the Hot Boys, including the smash "Back That Azz Up."
Major achievements
He produced numerous platinum records that defined the sound of late-1990s and 2000s Southern rap.
Legacy
Mannie Fresh built the sonic identity of Cash Money, a foundational architect of New Orleans rap.
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