Manafest Shares Inspiration
Behind New Album “The Moment”

Rap artist Manafest has plenty to share, and he pours his heart out in his lyrics in a compelling, personal way — almost like an eye-witness account of stories set to music. These stories in his songs flow like adventures in a book you cannot seem to put down.

And Manafest doesn’t follow the crowd or chase trends with his music. He marches to his own beat, and so far it is working very well. His current album, “The Moment,” is deep, distinct, and well-constructed. I especially enjoy “Diamonds,” a song about addiction that he co-wrote with Thousand Foot Krutch’s Trevor McNevan. (And in our interview below, Manafest explains the inspiration behind “Diamonds.”)

A Canadian-born, now California resident, Manafest is crossing over into mainstream music. His lyrics are inspiring and creative; many people from different backgrounds have been able to relate to them, and he wants to bring the hope of Christ into people’s lives.

I caught up with Manafest for a quick email chat about his career and his new album: