Alanis Morissette - I love how she's not afraid to say what she wants to say. Love it or hate it, she's going to say it. And her vocals are crazy; they're amazing, and I also love how her music is really organic. Manika afraidalanisamaze share on social
If I weren't a performer, I would be still be writing and songwriting. Plus, I also really want to get into producing. Manika performerproducesongwriting Change image and share on social
When I was 17 years old, Frank DiLeo saw my very first music video and flew to my hometown of Las Vegas to meet with my family and me. Frank told my dad, 'I am coming out of retirement to manage one last big act: Manika.' Manika actbigcome share on social
I had the opportunity to go and read to cancer patients in hospitals and saw how something as little as that could make someone's day. I also think it's important to support people who are standing up for a good cause, so that's why I get involved with different campaigns and charities. Manika campaigncancercharity share on social
Growing up, I was so shy, but it was weird because I was the complete opposite on stage. I was just free to be myself. Manika completefreegrow Change image and share on social
I always have melodies flowing in my head - whether I'm just at home, at the mall, at a restaurant or wherever. I'm always humming along to the random melodies that form in my head. My friends always ask me, 'What are you singing?' and I'll be like, 'I don't know!' Manika flowformfriend share on social
When I'm on stage, it's like a different world ... me connecting with the audience. It's a surreal experience. Manika audienceconnectexperience Change image and share on social
When I'm about to go on stage, and I look out and just see the fans filled out in the arena, all pumped up and screaming - that gives me butterflies! I just love that feeling, and I'm like, 'Oh my gosh, it's gonna be a great show!' Manika arenabutterflyfan share on social
The thing that can get kind of annoying is, when you travel so much, how hectic it gets. I was being interviewed once - it was a phone interview - and they said, 'Where are you right now?' and I didn't know where I was. Manika annoyhecticinterview share on social
