News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Thursday. October 24, 2024: Jamaican Dancehall Superstar Mavado is back on the concert scene, recently delivering an electrifying performance at the National Stadium in Guyana for the Cricket Carnival Super Concert. Fans can watch the full performance on YouTube.
Born David Constantine Brooks, Mavado, also known as “Gully Gad,” has built a successful career in dancehall music, amassing a net worth of $4 million. Growing up in the Cassava Piece community in Kingston, Jamaica, Mavado found inspiration in the music of dancehall legend Bounty Killer, who became his mentor and helped him navigate the music industry.
Mavado burst onto the scene in 2005 with his first hit single, “Real McKoy.” Over the years, he cemented his place on the global music scene with chart-topping hits and collaborations with high-profile artists including Nicki Minaj, DJ Khaled and Akon. In 2011, he signed with DJ Khaled’s We the Best Music Group, further elevating his career. Mavado’s album Gangsta for Life: The David Brooks Symphonypublished in 2007, remains one of his most popular works.
Beyond music, Mavado’s career has not been without controversy. In 2007, he was involved in a highly publicized incident with the Jamaican police, which resulted in his temporary detention. The singer was later banned from several Caribbean countries due to violent and anti-gay lyrics in some of his songs. Despite these challenges, Mavado’s music continued to flourish and his influence on the dancehall genre remained strong.
In addition to his music career, Mavado has ventured into acting, starring in Drake’s 2010 music video for “Find Your Love” and forming his own label, Mansion Records, in 2011. Over the years, he has released a string of singles known. including “Progress,” which was featured on DJ Khaled’s Grammy Award The main key album of 2016.
Mavado’s personal life has also faced challenges. In 2021, his teenage son, Dantay Brooks, was convicted of murder in Jamaica, a case the singer described as an example of corruption in the Jamaican legal system. Despite the difficulties, Mavado continues to produce new music and live performances. He recently dropped “Raw Dancehall Mix 2024 – Strictly Mavado / Gully Gad Mixtape”, available for streaming on SoundCloud.
Now based in the US, Mavado remains a major figure in dancehall music, continuing to captivate audiences with his unique sounds and performances.
