Mavado
David Constantine Brooks (born 30 November 1981), better known by his stage name Mavado, is a Jamaican singer. Mavado signed with DJ Khaled's We the Best Music Group, a then-imprint of Cash Money and Republic Records in 2011. He guest performed on each of Khaled's studio albums, beginning with We the Best Forever (2011) until parting ways with the label prior to the release of his twelfth, Khaled Khaled (2021). His 2013 single, "Give It All to Me" (featuring Nicki Minaj) was released in promotion for his debut major label studio album, which remains unreleased.
Biography
David Constantine Brooks was raised in the Cassava Piece community of uptown Kingston, Jamaica. He cites the music of Bounty Killer as an early influence. Bounty took him under his wing to show him the ropes of the music industry and introduced him to his manager, Julian Jones-Griffith. He decided to name himself "Mavado" after the Swiss watch company Movado, with his manager altering the spelling.
In 2005, Mavado had his breakthrough with his first single, "Real McKoy". Mavado released the album Gangsta for Life: The Symphony of David Brooks 10 July 2007 on VP Records. The single "Dying" from the album was featured...
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- 4 They Fear Me
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- 6 Last Night
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- 7 Weh Dem a Do
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- 8 Amazing Grace
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- 10 Don't Worry
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- 11 Inna Di Car Back
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Riddims Mavado voiced
Decibels Riddim
8 versions · 2013
Overtime Riddim
8 versions · 2012 · Tad's Record Inc.
Chill Spot Riddim
8 versions · 2012 · Tad's Record Inc.
WYFL Riddim
7 versions · 2026
Dreaming Riddim
3 versions · 2011
Anger Management Riddim
2 versions · 2007
Chiney K Riddim
2 versions · 2009
Soul Survivor Riddim
2 versions · 2020
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37 playable tracks in the catalog.
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- 2 Body Look (Raw)
Mavado · Dancehall
- 3 Every Situation
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- 5 On the Rock
Mavado · Dancehall
- 6 So Blessed
Mavado · Dancehall
- 7 So Special
Mavado · Dancehall
- 8 Caribbean Girls
Mavado · Mento
- 9 Life of a G
Mavado · Dancehall
- 10 Real Killer (No Chorus)
Mavado · Dancehall
- 11 Real McKoy with a Full Clip
Mavado · Dancehall
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Stories about Mavado from the JamaicansMusic archive, oldest first · 2012–2026
2012
2013
MusicMavado…putting in the necessary work while carrying Dancehall internationally on his back
Dropping singles on top of singles on top of singles, Mavado is truly channelling his new found We the Best/ YMCMB familia's work ethics.
Press ReleasesMavado Take It Video Exclusive Premiere on Billboard
Dancehall Star Mavado is First Caribbean Artist to Receive an Exclusive Billboard Video Premiere
MusicMavado continues to elevate his international status…eyes ultimate Dancehall crown
Building on the momentum of his worldwide stage presence, Mavado certainly have come a long way since his days of echoing "Anyway…gansta for life…" on his 2005 breakout hit Real McKoy.
InterviewsTroydon dedicated to spreading positivity through music
Already a talented and accomplished dancer, well known within the Jamaican dance fraternity, his reggae heroes like Bob Marley, Gregory Isaacs, Gyptian, Jah Cure, Tarrus Riley, Mavado and Vybz Kartel inspired him to also want to express himself through music. Jamaicansmusic.com caught up with the burgeoning artiste to find out a little more about his musical journey.
2014
MusicMavado dispels Alliance's claim of disloyalty
Sitting with Winford Williams' OnStage, Mavado recently attempted to clear the air of allegations of feuds, disloyalty and forgetting his roots and origins. While DJ Khaled cries for peace between the two entertainers and yearns to see a collaboration that is destined to draw Dancehall together. Check out the interview after the jump!
MusicBobby Shmurda taps Junior Reid, Mavado, Popcaan for Dancehall remix
With everyone doing their remix to one of the most popular summer anthems it's only right that Bobby Shmurda channels his Caribbean roots and tap some of Jamaica's most talented for a Dancehall remix.
2026
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