David Constantine Brooks
is better known by his stage name, Mavado. This Kingston, JA born
dancehall and reggae singer released his debut single “Real McCoy”
in 2004. Mavado released his album “Gangsta for Life: The Symphony
of David Brooks in 2007."Weh Dem A Do" and "Dying,”
two singles from the album, were introduced seriously on R&B/hip-hop
radio in the U.S.A. and around the world. With all his success came
some controversy. On July 27, 2007 Mavado was unlawfully detained by
Jamaican police. While in police custody, he claimed they threw him
through a glass window, slicing three fingers, causing him be
hospitalized. The police claimed Mavado escaped from custody, even
though they let him walk out with his manager to go to the hospital.
Mavado was later arrested and charged with shooting, with intent and
illegal possession of firearm in relation to an event that occurred
on July 27, 2007. He was later freed of all charges. Even though he
has had disagreement with the police, this brother is talented.
Mavado has teamed up with a number of well-known artists such as
Busta Rhymes, Wyclef, Ludacris, Birdman, Fabulous, Ace Hood, Akon,
Snoop Dog; and is the only Jamaican act to have worked with Jay Z. If
you have not heard of Mavado, take a listen to this brother on
Streetwise Radio. Here are some of my picks: “Weh Dem A Do,”
“Dying,” “Real McKoy,” “Caribbean Girls,” “Give It All
To Me” ft. Nicki Minaj, “Take It” feat. Karian Sang and “Settle
Down.” You can also listen to Streetwise Radio on Pandora, iTunes,
MyGen365, Live365, Athena365 and Gilroy Radio.
LM
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