Manami

@manami · London

Manami is shifting gears, cranking up the low-end while steadfast in progressive eclecticism, unmatched dancefloor energy and community values to offer her most honest artistic expression yet through her productions, DJ and hybrid live sets. Having made a significant splash in Bristol and London over the past decade via a fierce reputation behind the decks, Manami now sets her sights on the next. Her forthcoming label and productions exhibit a sonic realignment, inspired by a revelatory introspection that has led to a liberatory opportunity of inner growth. It’s helped distill the next phase of her musical voice with a striking clarity; a sound fusing breakbeat and 140 bpm stylings, often edging into jungle and footwork territories, all doused in prog sensibilities that many will be familiar with from previous productions, or if fortunate enough to witness one of her celebrated DJ or hybrid live sets. It further defines her trajectory, and enhances an-already singular path for her within dance music. Born in Japan and subsequently raised in Bristol, Manami quickly absorbed her adopted city’s roots in dub and house. Foundational early-2010 parties like Slix Disco, Futureboogie, Timedance and Livity Sound were attended regularly, while further raving at Mala’s Deep Medi parties and later Amsterdam’s De School followed. Her musical duality of bass and prog undoubtedly spawned here, inspiring her to co-found the Better Days party alongside her friend Anil and later the Leve