THE STORY BEHIND THE SOUND
THE STORY BEHIND THE SOUND
THE STORY BEHIND THE SOUND
Every note, every pause, every detail carries a piece of me.
This isn’t just music - it’s memory, intention,
and the journey I’ve walked to get here.
Every note, every pause, every detail carries a piece of me. This isn’t just music -
it’s memory, intention, and the journey I’ve walked to get here.
Every note, every pause, every detail carries a piece of me. This isn’t just music - it’s memory, intention,
and the journey I’ve walked to get here.
MANIFESTO
MANIFESTO
MANIFESTO
This is more than music and film — it’s a record of my soul, and an invitation to yours. Every project is a cinematic portrait: a soundtrack to a feeling, a frame that captures a truth. Waves Central Studios is where these stories come alive. Here, I shape them into music films that resonate beyond genre — honest, raw, and real. My mission is to document the unsaid, to give voice to what lives in the quiet. To build a world that doesn’t just entertain, but reminds: you’re not alone. Welcome to Manny XO — where every film is a heartbeat, and every soundtrack a journey.
This is more than music and film — it’s a record of my soul, and an invitation to yours. Every project is a cinematic portrait: a soundtrack to a feeling, a frame that captures a truth. Waves Central Studios is where these stories come alive. Here, I shape them into music films that resonate beyond genre — honest, raw, and real. My mission is to document the unsaid, to give voice to what lives in the quiet. To build a world that doesn’t just entertain, but reminds: you’re not alone. Welcome to Manny XO — where every film is a heartbeat, and every soundtrack a journey.
This is more than music and film — it’s a record of my soul, and an invitation to yours. Every project is a cinematic portrait: a soundtrack to a feeling, a frame that captures a truth. Waves Central Studios is where these stories come alive. Here, I shape them into music films that resonate beyond genre — honest, raw, and real. My mission is to document the unsaid, to give voice to what lives in the quiet. To build a world that doesn’t just entertain, but reminds: you’re not alone. Welcome to Manny XO — where every film is a heartbeat, and every soundtrack a journey.
BIOGRAPHY
BIOGRAPHY
BIOGRAPHY
Manny XO. Music. Rhythm. Poetry. Film. Genre-fluid and story-driven, Manny XO blends R&B, rap, afrobeats, and soul with cinematic intent. For nearly two decades, he’s refined his craft as a professional sound engineer and artist, shaped by a First Class Bachelor of Arts with Honors in Film, TV, and Theatre. This foundation in film infuses every note, every project, every narrative. Previously signed to Universal Music Spain under the name DMOL, Manny XO reemerged with his real name — with XO marking out “Donhkon,” a borrowed surname from his father’s migration story. “Odoi” remains, rooted in pride from his mother’s side. Every release is a reflection: sometimes a vibe, sometimes a memory — always real.
Every piece is designed to feel like you lived it — even if you didn’t.
Manny XO. Music. Rhythm. Poetry. Film. Genre-fluid and story-driven, Manny XO blends R&B, rap, afrobeats, and soul with cinematic intent. For nearly two decades, he’s refined his craft as a professional sound engineer and artist, shaped by a First Class Bachelor of Arts with Honors in Film, TV, and Theatre. This foundation in film infuses every note, every project, every narrative. Previously signed to Universal Music Spain under the name DMOL, Manny XO reemerged with his real name — with XO marking out “Donhkon,” a borrowed surname from his father’s migration story. “Odoi” remains, rooted in pride from his mother’s side. Every release is a reflection: sometimes a vibe, sometimes a memory — always real.
Every piece is designed to feel like you lived it — even if you didn’t.
Manny XO. Music. Rhythm. Poetry. Film. Genre-fluid and story-driven, Manny XO blends R&B, rap, afrobeats, and soul with cinematic intent. For nearly two decades, he’s refined his craft as a professional sound engineer and artist, shaped by a First Class Bachelor of Arts with Honors in Film, TV, and Theatre. This foundation in film infuses every note, every project, every narrative. Previously signed to Universal Music Spain under the name DMOL, Manny XO reemerged with his real name — with XO marking out “Donhkon,” a borrowed surname from his father’s migration story. “Odoi” remains, rooted in pride from his mother’s side. Every release is a reflection: sometimes a vibe, sometimes a memory — always real.
Every piece is designed to feel like you lived it — even if you didn’t.
PHILOSOPHY
PHILOSOPHY
PHILOSOPHY
At the heart of this work is family — the people who shape us, the voices we carry with us. Waves Central Studios exists to honor those connections and to create music films that cut through the noise. We don’t chase streams or viral hits. We don’t create for the algorithms.
We create to connect. To build worlds that feel real. To offer a quiet truth in a world that moves too fast. This is the philosophy that guides me:
– Trust in the feeling.
– Embrace the flaws.
– Honor the family we’re born into and the family we create.
– Honor the journey.
Because art is not just what we see or hear — it’s what stays with us when the lights go out.
At the heart of this work is family — the people who shape us, the voices we carry with us. Waves Central Studios exists to honor those connections and to create music films that cut through the noise. We don’t chase streams or viral hits. We don’t create for the algorithms.
We create to connect. To build worlds that feel real. To offer a quiet truth in a world that moves too fast. This is the philosophy that guides me:
– Trust in the feeling.
– Embrace the flaws.
– Honor the family we’re born into and the family we create.
– Honor the journey.
Because art is not just what we see or hear — it’s what stays with us when the lights go out.
At the heart of this work is family — the people who shape us, the voices we carry with us. Waves Central Studios exists to honor those connections and to create music films that cut through the noise. We don’t chase streams or viral hits. We don’t create for the algorithms.
We create to connect. To build worlds that feel real. To offer a quiet truth in a world that moves too fast. This is the philosophy that guides me:
– Trust in the feeling.
– Embrace the flaws.
– Honor the family we’re born into and the family we create.
– Honor the journey.
Because art is not just what we see or hear — it’s what stays with us when the lights go out.
WAVES CENTRAL STUDIOS
WAVES CENTRAL STUDIOS
WAVES CENTRAL STUDIOS
This is where the world is built.
From direction to scoring, visuals to
final mix - every project comes to life
under one roof.
It's not just a studio.
It's part of the story.
This is where the world is built.
From direction to scoring, visuals to
final mix - every project comes to life
under one roof.
It's not just a studio.
It's part of the story.
This is where the world is built.
From direction to scoring, visuals to
final mix - every project comes to life
under one roof.
It's not just a studio.
It's part of the story.
Explore the Texture
Explore the Texture
Explore the Texture
The stories in the close-up
The stories in the close-up
The stories in the close-up
Music is the script.
Visuals are the memory.
Music is the script.
Visuals are the memory.
Music is the script.
Visuals are the memory.