He started singing at age 16 when he wrote and recorded his first single under the influence of his father, Jah Thomas, who was a dancehall star in the 1970's.
"I voiced the first song for him, my first real recording. I felt like I was continuing my father's legacy."
Prior to that, the singer had been singing in the St. Peter Claver Church choir and performing at local school functions.
Da'Ville enjoyed singing so much that he knew from an early age that music would be at the forefront of his career goals.
"I once thought that I would become an accountant or a manager for a large corporation, but music influenced me so much that I felt a sense of satisfaction using it as a medium to express my life experiences. In the end, my music became my greatest influence, passion and joy."
After working for a few years with former group members of ARP and creating quite a buzz for themselves on the Jamaican reggae scene, in 2001 Da'Ville decided to go solo.
He signed with Penthouse Records under the management of Donovan Germaine, where he recorded hit singles such as: Love Will Show Me the Way, Cruzin, My Ego, and All My Life, which he recorded with, then label mate, Marcia Griffiths.
All My Life, was nominated for the 2001 Reggae Soca Awards. Since leaving Penthouse Records, Da'Ville has continued to build on quite an impressive repertoire which also includes other hit singles such as: Gallis, This is the Feeling, Banana, The one for me, and chart topping hits: Hey Baby, and In Heaven.
Da'Ville's versatility with music allows him to create cool lovers' lyrics while still competing in the fast-paced world of dancehall.
His major concert performances include appearances on the 2003 Sting Reggae Festival stage, as well as Reggae Summerfest in 2004.
Da'ville has shared the stage with artistes such as Sean Paul, Lady Saw and Beenie Man.
The crooner's excellent vocal skills and his definitive lovers rock and dancehall style delivery allow him to reach a very diverse musical audience.
Special appearances
Aside from his vocal abilities, Da'Ville is a great songwriter, composer and producer. He has written most of his songs and has produced several of his singles on the NAP Musiq and Fashozy Record Labels. Da'Ville adds to his credits several music videos and special appearances in television commercials.
In 2005 his debut album In Heaven was released in Japan by Avex Entertainment Group. The album has also been released in Jamaica and is available through arrangements with All Access Entertainment in Kingston and Florida as well as VP Records in New York. The In Heaven CD is also being sold online through www.cdbaby.com.
The success of Da'Ville's first album in Japan has led to several tours and the decision by Avex to release his second Japanese album Can't Get Over You. Two singles released in Jamaica from this new album Can't Get Over You and On My Mind and the accompanying videos have received a whole lot of love from popular radio, club and sound system DJs, setting the stage for another successful album.
Can't Get Over You hit the number 1 spot on Hit94FM in Aruba and On My Mind is proving to be Da'Ville's biggest hit to date with the video rising to number 1 on the RE TV Reggae Top 20. The single also made it to number 1 on the South Florida Reggae charts and the top 5 on Reggae charts in Jamaica and New York.
There is definitely love in the local and international marketplace for Da'Ville and his music. The many fan emails and responses received at his personal website www.davillevibe.com and his page onmyspace.com www.myspace.com/daville1 provide very clear evidence of an ever-expanding national and international fan base.
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Missing You Right Now
Daville Lyrics
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How I miss you baby
Really wish you were here with me
[Verse 1:]
When you called me
On the telephone early this morning
I was feeling downFeeling alone
But me heard your voice
I just couldn't hold back the feelings
It was like a melody to my soul
[Hook:]
How I wish you were here with me now
How I wish I could be with you so now
[Chorus:]
Cause baby I'm missing you right now
Baby I'm needing you right
Yee-eess, I'm missing you right now
And how I wish you were around me
Because I wouldn't be feeling
This way right now
[Verse 2:]
So close
But yet so far away
I sit stearing at the pictures
Of you all day
My arms are open wide
Can't wait to hold you
But I'm gonna have to wait
One more day
[Hook:]
How I wish you were here with me now
How I wish I could be with you so now
[Chorus:]
Cause baby I'm missing you right now
Baby I'm needing you right
Yee-eess, I'm missing you right now
And how I wish you were around me
Because I wouldn't be feeling
This way right now
[Verse 3:]
Because you're not with me
Inside I'm so empty
I need your love to lift me up
Take me much higher than the mountains
Don't wanna be lonely
So hurry on baby
Cause I need to see you noooowww...
Ohh baby
[Chorus:]
Yee-eess, I'm missing you right now
Baby I'm needing you right
Yee-eess, I'm missing you right now
And how I wish you were around me
Because I wouldn't be feeling
This way right now
[Outro:]
Oh baby
I'm missing you
Baaabby
I'm needing you
Yeee-aaaah
Now and forever
I'm gonna be right here
Waiting on you
I'm missing you baby
I'm needing you now baby
I'm missing you
I'm missing you
Missing you
The song "Missing You Right Now" by Daville is about the singer missing someone who is not physically present with him at the moment. In the first verse, the singer describes feeling down and alone before hearing the voice of the person he's missing, which feels like a melody to his soul. The chorus repeats the sentiment of missing this person, wishing they were present to alleviate the feeling of emptiness. The second verse describes the physical distance between the singer and the person he's missing, with him looking at pictures of them all day and waiting one more day to hold them. The third verse emphasizes just how much the singer needs the person he's missing, saying he's empty without them and needs their love to lift him up. The outro ends the song with the singer saying he'll always be waiting for this person to return.
Overall, "Missing You Right Now" is a straightforward love song about how much the singer misses and needs the person he's singing about. The verses emphasize the distance and loneliness the singer feels without this person, while the choruses reinforce the idea that the only thing that would make him feel better is their presence.
Line by Line Meaning
How I miss you baby
Expressing a strong desire and affection for a loved one
Really wish you were here with me
Desiring the presence of a significant other
When you called me
Recalling a phone conversation with a loved one
On the telephone early this morning
Giving context to the previous line with specific details
I was feeling down
Feeling sad or depressed
Feeling alone
Experiencing a sense of isolation and loneliness
But me heard your voice
Reacting to the sound of the loved one's voice
I just couldn't hold back the feelings
Expressing overwhelming emotions
It was like a melody to my soul
Describing the emotional impact of hearing the loved one's voice
How I wish you were here with me now
Expressing a strong desire for the presence of a loved one
How I wish I could be with you so now
Expressing a longing to be close to the loved one
Cause baby I'm missing you right now
Acknowledging the absence of the loved one and the resulting emotions
Baby I'm needing you right
Expressing a strong desire for the love and affection of the loved one
Yee-eess, I'm missing you right now
Reiterating the ongoing sentiment of missing the loved one
And how I wish you were around me
Expressing a longing to be in the presence of the loved one
Because I wouldn't be feeling
Attributing negative emotions to the absence of the loved one
This way right now
Explaining the negative emotions and longing for the loved one
So close
Describing the proximity of the loved one
But yet so far away
Describing the emotional distance despite physical closeness
I sit stearing at the pictures
Reflecting on past memories with the loved one
Of you all day
Explaining the focus of thoughts and emotions
My arms are open wide
Expressing a desire for physical contact with the loved one
Can't wait to hold you
Anticipating the happiness felt through physical contact with the loved one
But I'm gonna have to wait
Acknowledging the temporary absence of the loved one
Because you're not with me
Expressing the negative effects of the loved one's absence
Inside I'm so empty
Describing the emotional void without the loved one's presence
I need your love to lift me up
Expressing a yearning for the closeness and affection of the loved one to improve one's well-being
Take me much higher than the mountains
Describing the power and impact of the loved one's presence
Don't wanna be lonely
Describing a desire for companionship and closeness
So hurry on baby
Expressing a need for the loved one's presence soon
Cause I need to see you noooowww...
Reiterating the need for the loved one's presence immediately
I'm gonna be right here
Assuring the loved one of one's commitment and presence
Waiting on you
Expressing readiness for the loved one's arrival
Missing you
Summarizing the overall sentiment of the song
Contributed by Kaelyn O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@wade96225
Classic Da'Ville, this one is hot. I am loving it
@mshotta1
lovely song daville i listen to this song every day.keep it up.
@MsMissmocha
beautiful man with a beautiful voice n talent gorgeous song :)
@Truewise
Still a hit on my playlist
@iluvemmanuel
the real good music is overlooked these days man. i hate that crap, that's why i keeps my ears to the undergound guys like this.
@ayanafelix3732
Can't stop listening in 2017
@butercup0516
This is a very good song this is how reggae should be man
@evon58
love Deville and love this tune cus i am missing Hugh right now !!!
@Sweetpealov
i miss my babes! see u in april lov
@ff2832
Love the music, so much talent!