MANU appeared on the rap scene in Summer 2000 with his first EP titled "Manu Drastic". After this, he founded the group Rime Organisé (Organized Rhyme) with three other MCs. In 2003, they took first place at the Festival hip hop 4 ever, which enabled them to go to France to perform in Marseilles at the Festival d'Aubagne. On their return to Quebec, Rime Organisé participated in many mix-tapes and compilations, and released the EP "Règlement de comptes" (Settling Scores) in the beginning of 2004.