There are so many different musicians I look up to for different reasons - from hip-hop to rock to pop. Some are Alanis Morissette, Michael Jackson, …

- Manika

I get butterflies in my stomach before I perform. I love them! They let me know I'm ready to perform, that I'm ready to rock out on stage.

- Manika

When I was little - like in preschool - I was very shy, but whenever I went on stage I just exploded. Ever since then I knew that this was what I wan…

- Manika

I like playing an array of different roles. From the fun, comedic roles to the serious roles. It's always fun to play the role that either closely re…

- Manika

For me my passion is music. I just can't let it go!

- Manika

I get my inspiration from everyday life, things people my age are going through in life, good and bad experiences.

- Manika

I approach song writing three different ways. One way is where I write the initial melody and lyrics first and then take it in to the producer to col…

- Manika

It's really important to me that my sound is a combination of beats and melody.

- Manika

I love hearing strong, confident beats in music because I love to dance. At the same time, melody is really important to me because I love singing.

- Manika