Macntaj Explained

Macntaj
Birth Name:Kwabena Boateng
Origin:Seattle, Washington, USA
Label:Blocstar
Genre:Hip Hop
Years Active:2016 – Present

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. 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

EPs

Studio albums

References

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