Macntaj

Macntaj
Birth nameKwabena Boateng
OriginSeattle, Washington, USA
GenresHip Hop
Years active2016 – Present
LabelsBlocstar

Manctaj (born Kwabena Boateng), is a Ghanaian rapper based in Seattle, Washington.[1]

Biography

Manctaj grew up in the Seattle area, splitting time between his divorced parents' households. He became involved in gang culture in his teens, traveling frequently between Seattle and his friend’s home in the Garden Bloc neighborhood in Sacramento.[2]

He gained recognition in 2016 after being featured in Bassnectar's track "Level Up" off of Unlimited, as well as "Infrared" on Bassnectar's subsequent 2017 studio album, Reflective.[3][4] He and producer Levitate collaborated on a 2017 EP titled Omni, with tracks featuring Raz Simone and Gunplay.[5]

Following Omni's release, Macntaj undertook an tour through India. Later, he and producer Michelangelo released single "Live Enough" in October 2018.[citation needed] His mixtape Trappy Gilmore was released in February 2019.[6] He dropped his first full-length LP, Trappy Gilmore 2, in July 2019, after debuting album single "Ochit Wally" with The Source.[7] During the COVID-19 pandemic, he released a new single and music video entitled "I Hope You Cough," followed closely by the drop album 2020 Succs.[8]

Past collaborations include Jay Park, Black Tiger Sex Machine, and Kai Wachi.[9][10]

Discography

Singles

  • "Lightwaves" (2016)[3]
  • "Deception" (2017)[11]
  • "Sister" (2017)[12]
  • "Xtra" (2018)[13]
  • "Blocc Shit" (2018)
  • "Bang Out (feat. Levitate)" (2018)[9]
  • "Live Enough" (2018)[14]
  • "Carnage" (2018)[15]
  • "Ochit Wally" (2019)[7]
  • "Shakes" (2019)
  • "I Hope You Cough" (2020)
  • "QNC" (2020)
  • "Doomsday" (2020)

EPs

  • Omni (2018)
  • Trappy Gilmore (2019)

Studio albums

  • Trappy Gilmore 2 (2019)
  • 2020 Succs! (2020)
  • Big Bloc Meign (2021)

References

  1. ^ Alessandra Armano (2017-10-04). "LEViT∆TE & Macntaj Release New Single, 'Lightwaves Remix'". HOUSE of Frankie. Retrieved 2020-09-02.
  2. ^ Days, Salad. "Macntaj – 'Ochit Wally' (Official Music Video) | Salad Days Magazine". Retrieved 2020-09-02.
  3. ^ a b "Macntaj Pushing Seattle Hip-Hop Boundaries With Release Of 'Lightwaves'". Respect My Region. 2016-06-18. Retrieved 2020-09-02.
  4. ^ "3 Reasons Why You Should Listen to Bassnectar's Reflective EP". EDM World Magazine. 2017-06-17. Retrieved 2020-09-02.
  5. ^ C. M., Emmanuel (October 16, 2017). "Gunplay & Raz Simone Remix Macntaj and Levitate's Lightwaves". XXL. Retrieved 2020-09-02.
  6. ^ "Macntaj Proves He Is up Next with New Project 'Trappy Gilmore'". RESPECT. 2019-02-25. Retrieved 2020-09-03.
  7. ^ a b Miss2Bees (2019-07-17). "The Source |Macntaj Previews Trappy Gilmore 2 With "Ochit Wally"". The Source. Retrieved 2020-09-02.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  8. ^ Mitch, Pfeifer (2020-03-19). "Seattle Rapper Macntaj Wishes The Coronavirus On His Ex In New Song". Respect My Region. Retrieved 2020-09-03.
  9. ^ a b Yopko, Nick. "Macntaj & LEViT∆TE. Make Their Explosive Return with the Instant Trap Classic "Bang Out"". EDM.com – The Latest Electronic Dance Music News, Reviews & Artists. Retrieved 2020-09-02.
  10. ^ "Black Tiger Sex Machine Drops Hellish New Single "Doomsday" – Noiseporn". Retrieved 2020-09-05.
  11. ^ "Macntaj -Deception Seattles Bridge Between Hip-hop and Electronic?". Respect My Region. 2017-01-18. Retrieved 2020-09-02.
  12. ^ Staff (2017-02-22). "Macntaj – "Sister" (Produced by KEF)". Hypefresh Inc. Retrieved 2020-09-02.
  13. ^ "*World Premiere* Macntaj Spits 🔥 In New Song "Xtra"". Respect My Region. 2018-02-27. Retrieved 2020-09-02.
  14. ^ "West Coast Artist Macntaj Returns From International Tour With The New Single "Live Enough"". flowsfordays.com. 2018-12-29. Retrieved 2020-09-02.
  15. ^ "Seattle rapper Macntaj returns with the bars on 'Carnage'". Trillmatic.com. 2017-01-30. Retrieved 2020-09-02.