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Man Mantis

Official World Around Alumnus

Man Mantis is a DJ, producer and multimedia artist from Denver, Colorado. Following the release of his first album, Dawn of the Def, he worked continuously to polish a unique sound, which seamlessly blends the soulful, organic feel of samples with glistening synthesizers and crisp drums, culminating in Cities Without Houses, his incredible debut LP on World Around Records.

For years, Mantis was a fixture of the local music scene in Madison, Wisconsin, where he worked extensively with various groups ...

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dumate

Official World Around Alumnus

In 2005, dumate made their debut with the self-released album, dumate Rite: The Known Knowns. In the four ensuing years, core members Laduma Nguyuza (aka Dudu Stinks) and drummer/vocalist Jah Boogie continued to tighten up their live show, and expanded their ranks to include bassist Bobby Peru, rapper/producer D.L.O. the Iceman, and producer/MPC wizard Man Mantis.

Their second album & World Around debut, 2009’s We Have The Technology, was released to widespread acclaim, eventually going ...

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We may have shut our doors in 2016, but 2017 was still a banner year for the World Around family. Here’s a list of all the new music released by former World Around artists.
• Farewell, World Around (2006–2016)

After a decade of delivering high-quality alternative hip hop, we’re closing our doors. To all of the artists, fans, friends & listeners who joined us on our journey, thank you. It’s been an absolute pleasure, and we’re glad we got to share it with you.
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Has-Lo and Open Mike Eagle join Zilla Rocca for some late summer rap antics in the heart of Philadelphia.
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From the new album PremRock & Willie Green: Reassembled.
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We’re kicking off our new bi-weekly World Around Wednesdays download series with a brand new single from Man Mantis.
• New Album: Nights & Weekends EP

Zilla Rocca’s third solo outing is a monumental ode to good diners, bad women, dive bars and black coffee.
• KICKSTARTER: Funding "Nights & Weekends"

Donate today to help Zilla Rocca take his summer release to the next level with CDs, shirts and Super 8 film!
• Classic Logo Shirts Now Available!

Show your support for World Around with one of these awesome, hand-screened tees.
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Man Mantis teams with videographer Joe Ramos to tell a remarkable story of science gone wrong.
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Congratulations and respect to our boys, who took home Urban/R&B Album of the Year at the 2010 Madison Area Music Awards!
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Six years of home-brewed recordings. Sixteen tracks. One hell of a debut album.
• VIDEO: Man Mantis - Minor Aches and Pains

Whether he’s donning the mantle of director or producer, Man Mantis has the cure for what ails you.
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Take Man Mantis, DLO, Dudu Stinks and some found footage, and you’ve got a recipe for an awesome video.
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• dumate T-Shirts Now Available

Simple and fresh. These new dumate shirts, previously only available at shows, can now be ordered online.
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Drums + Bass + MPC + 2 Emcees = dumate. This album is awesome.