The “My Life” series is a musical project that showcases the best in underground hip hop. The series was created by two Lower East Side, NY natives, the late Chris Manley, who owned the My Life Clothing store on the corner of Houston st and Ave.D, and DJ Silva Sir-Fa, “The Universal Crowd Rocker”. The series’ title pays homage to Chris M.’s iconic store and his love for music.

Chris M. had an excellent ear for music and would handpick vinyl from local record stores such as Fat Beats, A-1, Bates, Rock N’ Soul, among others. He would then drop off bags full of vinyl to DJ Silva Sir-Fa’s lab, where Sir-Fa would sort and select the best of the batch to be featured on the mixtapes. Their collaboration resulted in six completed mixtapes and three that were in production but unfortunately came to a halt after Chris M.’s untimely passing.

“My Life pt.1 – The Chronicles” is a testament to the musical taste of Chris M. and his passion for underground hip hop. If you’re an avid listener of hidden gems from the underground hip hop scene of the golden era, then this series is a must-listen. You’ll be treated to a unique blend of sounds that are handpicked by one of the greatest tastemakers & blend masters of our time. The “My Life” series is a true masterpiece that continues to inspire and entertain listeners to this day.