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Born in Hollywood, CA January of 1984 Mnaj was no stranger to music. Raised in the Inland Empire Mnaj is recognized as an executive producer, writer, artist as well as composer.
Mnaj was always heavily influenced by undeniable Hip Hop like Run DMC, Dana Dane, N.W.A., Slick Rick, King 45 and the list goes on. At the age of 13 he made a debut appearance on Ninon De'Vere De Rosa's show "Kidstalk, Voices of Tomorrow". At age 15 Mnaj was noticed by Tracey Edmonds CEO of then Yab Yum Music now Edmonds Recording Group, for his charisma let alone his talent (99'). That led to his first opportunity to be seen and heard. Mnaj went on to do work with Planet Grande Pictures and released his first published work with Eamon Harrington through Disney called "2 Hour Tour" (00'). The same company in fact asked him to do a project for HBO called "Freshman Year"(00') Composition and Production. After the beginning of his success music became a dream that Mnaj had to make a constant reality. He recorded a few albums and they went nowhere. Trials and tribulations of an artist.
From labels to investments he understood what it took to become a business at the end of the day. He started a production company, Mnaj Media/Syndicate Music Group and began to focus on other projects such as song placement, song writing and publishing ventures. Mnaj received a call from Courtney Cox to compose a theme with David Salas and Bill Lefler for her first spin off after "Friends" called "Mix It Up"(03'). That led to the recognition of Mnaj Media/Syndicate Music Group as a new production unit.
Mnaj has produced for Jane Carrey(daughter of Jim Carrey), writer for former American Idol (Season 7) contestant Danny Noriega's smash hit 24/7, hosted Playboy's Asian Model Palooza w/ Too Short,(03') post production for legendary adult stars Heather Hunter as well as Vanessa Blue (03'-), interviewed on "How the west was won"(04'), recorded with "The Executives" rap group w/ The Company Records/Universal Records (04'), released "Hands High" single from "Mnaj Nonfiction album (08'), and Vh1 placement on "For the Love of Ray J"(09'), Currently the I.E. native is working on an array of projects soon to come.Check out the links to this page to view more from this artist as well as future work.....The EXECUTIVES @ the EL RAY
