Manoo began his carreer in 1995 in Lyon. His musical culture at this time included a wide range of styles: Hip-hop (De la soul, A Tribe called Quest), Afro-beat (Fela Kuti, high life music..) and more specifically House music. He built himself a strong reputation as a Dj, and more precisely for his capacity to dig out hot and exclusive tracks. In 1996 he became resident of the Ambassade known in France for having amazing sets and regularly hosted famous DJs. Thats how Manoo got the opportunity to heat the crowd for stars such as: David Morales, Kerri Chandler, Todd Terry, Little Louie Vega, Dimitri from Paris, Dj Deep, Saint Germain Thanks to his passionate and burning sets, he gained week after week a larger and devoted following.