Mavado

Mavado

• Birth name: David Constantine Brooks
• Born: November 30, 1981 (age 40)
• Occupation: Singer, songwriter, rapper
• Nationality: Jamaican
• Genres: Reggae, dancehall, hip hop
• Labels: Cash Money Records, VP Records
• Associated acts: Vybz Kartel, Bounty Killer, Popcaan, Dexta Daps

Biography

Mavado was born David Constantine Brooks on November 30, 1981, in Kingston, Jamaica. He grew up in the Cassava Piece area of Spanish Town, a tough and crime-ridden neighborhood. Mavado's father was killed when he was young, and his mother raised him and his siblings as a single parent.

Mavado began his music career in the early 2000s, working with local producers and sound systems. In 2004, he released his debut album, "Gangsta for Life," which was a commercial success in Jamaica. Mavado's music is often characterized by its aggressive and confrontational lyrics, which have earned him the nickname "The Gully God."

In 2006, Mavado released his second album, "Mr. Brooks," which was an even greater commercial success than his debut. The album featured the hit singles "Weh Dem a Do," "Dying," and "Real McKoy." Mavado's music began to gain international attention, and he was soon touring the world and collaborating with artists such as Jay-Z, Rihanna, and Nicki Minaj.

In 2009, Mavado released his third album, "Bad Boy," which was another commercial success. The album featured the hit singles "So Special," "Give It All to Me," and "On the Rock." Mavado continued to tour and collaborate with other artists, and he became one of the most popular reggae and dancehall artists in the world.

In 2013, Mavado released his fourth album, "The Messiah." The album was a commercial success, but it was also met with some controversy due to its violent and misogynistic lyrics. Mavado has been criticized for his lyrics in the past, and some have accused him of promoting violence and homophobia.

Despite the controversy, Mavado remains one of the most popular reggae and dancehall artists in the world. He continues to tour and release new music, and he has a large and devoted fan base.

Discography

• Gangsta for Life (2004)
• Mr. Brooks (2006)
• Bad Boy (2009)
• The Messiah (2013)
• Guts Over Fear (2019)

Awards and nominations

• MOBO Awards: Best Reggae Act (2008, 2009)
• BET Awards: Best International Act: Caribbean (2011)
• Soul Train Awards: Best International Performance (2011)
• Grammy Awards: Best Reggae Album (nominated in 2010, 2011)

Personal life

Mavado has been married twice. He has two children from his first marriage and one child from his second marriage. Mavado is also a devout Christian.