While Manoj Mhapankar works in the corporate world, it is having music all around him that propels him through his days. In fact the Bay Area resident met Future Youth Records Founder/Executive Director Jason Wall in 2010 while engaging him as his drum teacher.

They kept in touch through the years and as both a musician and a proponent for social justice, Manoj was inspired by FYR’s product and messaging. He is a firm advocate of giving young people a platform to create their art and a safe place to use their voices. He is looking forward to seeing FYR further explore the global map.