Manny Silva, artistically known as S-I-L-V-E-R, is a rising talent in the Christian hip-hop scene. Born in Houston, Texas as Emanuel Silva in 2012, S-I-L-V-E-R moved to Baytown at six and later to his permanent home of Colony Ridge TX at nine, where he developed his musical identity. At just twelve years old, he is already gaining attention for his rapping skills, influenced by his musical family and artists like WHATUPRG, nobigdyl., Aha Gazelle, and Hulvey. Despite not being active on social media whatsoever, S-I-L-V-E-R still believes he can go large.

S-I-L-V-E-R’s musical journey began at age five when his father played artists like Hulvey during car rides. His first performance was at a local Gospel & Hip-Hop Night in September, hosted by Tocoma Butler of Love Is The Assignment, Inc., where he debuted his song “Lift My Hands.”

S-I-L-V-E-R dreams of collaborating with his idols like Aha Gazelle and nobigdyl. He is also working on an EP, Child’s Play, and a debut album, Gospel in the Ghettos. With a strong foundation in faith and passion for music, S-I-L-V-E-R is set to make a significant impact in the hip-hop world. Be here to watch it happen.