ABOUT MANNA STEEL

Manna Steel (Jordan Steel-Cumberbatch)
Passionate, driven, and emerging performer, vocalist, songwriter, dancer, and actor, Manna Steel is destined to be an entertainer who can touch the lives and hearts of others while delivering excellence to himself, his family, and his Mannafests. Born and partially raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, before primarily growing up in DFW, Texas, Steel grew up in a highly artistic and expressive family where music, dance, and entertainment form a fundamental part of their identity and culture. Combining his musicality with his dance ability, he creates an exciting and engaging experience through his releases, videos, and performances.

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Music

Manna Steel's music is heavily inspired and influenced by R&B, Pop, K-Pop, Hip-Hop, and Alternative R&B, resulting in a unique blend of these genres. On May 10th, 2024, he made his solo music debut with You Got It Right, an uptempo Hip-Hop/Pop record, during his first year of college at the Savannah College of Art & Design (SCAD). The debut was met with widespread love and support, garnering thousands of global views and streams. On November 22nd, 2024, he released his first comeback single, Pack It Up, a moody Hip-Hop/Pop record, which was received with the same enthusiasm and also achieved thousands of global views and streams.

Collaboration is a significant part of Steel's career, as he frequently works with other creatives across various artistic disciplines. In music, he has collaborated with talented individuals such as alt/indie guitarist and producer astral, who produced and engineered both You Got It Right and Pack It Up. Additionally, he has worked with artist, rapper, songwriter, and producer chris!, who served as the recording, mixing, and mastering engineer for You Got It Right. Steel also featured A.J., a stunning vocalist, rapper, and songwriter, on You Got It Right (feat. A.J.) (Remix). May 30th, 2025, Manna Steel released his 3rd single Werk 'Em with artists Dr. Classified & Seyah, marking his first music collaboration. Beyond music, he has choreographed and collaborated with artist, songwriter, rapper, producer, and engineer Dylan Ramras on projects such as Lasik by Dylan Ramras.

 

Dance

Steel's versatility extends to dance, where he has trained extensively in multiple styles. He began his formal dance training in 2020 through online learning in the Byron Nelson High School dance department. Upon returning to in-person classes later that year, he quickly excelled in foundational dance techniques and terminology. By 2021, after developing a strong base in ballet and jazz, he expanded into lyrical/contemporary, pom, and hip-hop, ultimately finding his strengths in lyrical/contemporary, hip-hop, jazz, and pom. During his senior year (2022–23), Steel was honored as the first-ever founding Blue Royalty (now Blue Royals) Co-Captain, leading his dance team alongside Captain Talia Saulsberry.

In 2022, he ventured into competitive cheerleading and was recruited by Trinity All-Stars, where he cheered at the highest levels (3.2) under the guidance of Justin Russell and Leslie DeGracia until graduating in 2023. Continuing his passion for dance beyond high school, Steel became a member of the Nectar Dance Team at SCAD, directed and choreographed by Music Miranda, a hip-hop choreography specialist. His talent has drawn attention from the SCAD Casting Office, which has personally requested his dance tapes for their database. Additionally, Steel is frequently sought after by peers and collaborators for performances and choreography in various projects.

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Acting
While pursuing an acting degree with a minor in business entrepreneurship at SCAD, Steel has simultaneously built an impressive portfolio in the world of acting. In 2025, he began voicing the character Forrest Woods in the Legends of Serenity: Everlands Rising Saviors (LOS:ERS) podcast, showcasing his versatility and talent in voice acting. That same year, he starred as Walter in the original comedic tragedy play VACANCY, created, written, and directed by Grace Cafagna. He has also made appearances in several productions, including The Last Sip, directed by Noah Naidoo; King's Game, directed by Hannah Ballard; and With A Sickness, directed by Alicia Horton.

During his time at SCAD, Steel has been mentored by esteemed actors, directors, and professors. He has taken courses under the guidance of accomplished educators such as actress Meg Kelly Schroeder, actor and director Victor Maog, Dr. Emily Williams Burch—a doctorate-level educator specializing in chorus, voice, and music theory—and actress, director, and playwright Elizabeth Sampson. In just two years, he has made remarkable strides in his acting career, collaborating with many talented individuals and acquiring invaluable knowledge to refine his craft.

Through his education, career, and life experiences, Manna Steel remains dedicated to forging meaningful connections, honing his performance skills, and delivering impactful, life-changing stories through his art. Whether through music, dance, or acting, he continues to shape his artistic journey with passion, commitment, and excellence.