Mante Takes the Leap From North Carolina to Los Angeles to Chase a Dream

Making It Big In LA The Story Of Mante 

Written by Terrance Stone 

Sometimes the biggest moves come from the smallest towns.
Straight out of North Carolina, artist Mante packed up everything, sold his car, and made a decision most people only talk about: he moved across the country to chase his vision.

We sat down with him at Abyss Market LA in Valley Village, CA, to talk about the journey, the sacrifices, and what it really means to bet on yourself. Mante shared the full story of how selling his car funded his journey, how New York was his first stop, and how that path eventually brought him all the way to Los Angeles. Just grind, conviction, and a belief that the world had more in store for him.

He talks about:

- taking risks when comfort is holding you back
- building new opportunities city by city
- why creativity needs motion, not permission

His story is a blueprint for anybody thinking about leaving home to chase something bigger.

From the Interview to the Stage

Not only did Mante share his story with us,
He also stepped up as one of the featured freestylers at the Who’s The Hottest Live Show on Melrose.
He proved his hunger on camera and in the cypher, showing that he’s not just talking about the dream, he’s living it. You can watch his performance now on the Jersey Watch Blog. Artists like Mante represent the heart of the culture, the ones willing to travel miles, make sacrifices, and put themselves in new rooms to be seen and heard.

His journey reminds us:
Big dreams require big moves.
And sometimes it all starts with letting something go, even your car.

Watch the Full Interview