Here are some excerpts from Def Jam’s new artist, Mann’s biography on Myspace.
“…In August of 2008, Mann met with David Massey president of the newly re-formed legendary Jazz label Mercury Records now a part of Island Def Jam Music Group. Mann recalls “I met Dave in his hotel and the cd player barely worked but I performed my songs anyway and he was blown away”…. He is the first rapper signed to Mercury Records since Kurtis Blow.”
Rihanna and Mann backstage before the Grammy’s
I suggest starting this video at the 2:00 min mark.. whoever posted it did a bad job. Sorry guys.
If you want to see the official and properly edited version click here.