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, among others. MANN's latest album ''The Grey Area'' was released on the June 24, 2014.

Early life

Thames grew up in Los Angeles, and attended Alexander Hamilton High School.

Discography

Studio albums

* ''

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'' (2011) * ''The Grey Area'' (2014)

EPs

* ''Fairfax & Pico'' (2017)

Independent albums

* "West LA Diaries Vol. 1: Vintage Cutz (2010) * "West LA Diaries Vol. 2: Near Life Experience (2011) * ''West LA Diaries Vol. 3: Birthday Philosophy'' (2011)

Official mixtapes

* ''Tell A Friend'' (2011) * ''The Re-Introduction'' (2012) * ''FMOV: Freshmann On Varsity'' (2012) * ''The L.I.S.A. EP (2013) * ''The Expansion Tape (2013)

Singles

As lead artist

As featured artist

Guest appearances

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Mann Rappers from Los Angeles 1991 births Living people African-American male rappers West Coast hip hop musicians 21st-century American rappers 21st-century American male musicians 21st-century African-American musicians