Brooks was raised in an area known as "Cuban", a micro ghetto within the heart of Kingston, Jamaica's Cassava Piece community. His grandmother gave him his first musical experience at a young age, bringing him to church to sing. He also cites the music of Bounty Killer as an early influence.
The boyhood idol became his mentor when at the age of 15, Bounty took him under his wing to show him the ropes of the music industry. He decided to name himself "Mavado" after the Swiss watch company Movado, altering the spelling.
His debut single, "Real McKoy" on the Anger Management riddim in 2004, provided him instant success.He further established himself with the follow-up record “Weh Dem a Do”, on the Red Bull & Guinness riddim. After a string of hits in 2005 and 2006, Mavado released the album ''Gangsta for Life: The Symphony of David Brooks'' July 10, 2007 on VP Records. "Weh Dem A Do" and "Dying", two singles from the album, were featured heavily on R&B/hip-hop radio in New York.
That same year brought Mavado off-stage controversy, as he was arrested and booked by Jamaican police on what was later revealed to be gun charges. While in police custody, the singer claims he was thrown into a glass window, losing three fingers in the process, which were reattached at a local hospital. Police claimed Mavado escaped from custody while at the hospital. The incident caused him to be refused entry into the United States a short time later. He was again arrested and charged with shooting with intent and illegal possession of firearm in relation to an event occurring July 27, 2007. He was later freed of all charges.
In March 2008, Mavado was featured performing a rendition of his song "Real McKoy" for Grand Theft Auto IV] Trailer #4 "Everyone's a Rat". "Real McKoy", along with "Last Night" (both from the album ''Gangsta for Life''), were also featured in the game on the radio station "Massive B Radio".
In November 2009, Mavado lost out to Sean Paul for the Best Reggae Artist award at Soul Train Music Awards. He won the 2010 EME award for Male Singjay of the Year.
In 2008 Mavado was given the prestigious UK MOBO Award for Best Reggae Act.
In April 2010, Mavado starred as a gangster in Drake's song Find Your Love for Drake's album Thank Me Later
Mavado formed his own label, Mansion Records, in 2011, debuting with the single "Delilah".
Along with Bounty Killer, he has cited 2Pac as a childhood idol, comparing the late rapper's life to his own.
In 2011, Mavado recorded with U.K. Grime artist Chipmunk on the track "Every Gyal"
On 1 September 2011, Mavado appeared on the Angie Martinez show on New York's Hot 97 radio station to announce that he had signed a deal with DJ Khaled's record label We the Best Music Group. Mavado released two singles "Emergency" featuring Ace Hood and "Survivor" featuring Akon on We the Best Music Group.
Mavado has confirmed the first song on his next album. It is called "For Jamaica, for the world" part 2 Featuring DJ Khaled, Rick Ross and Birdman.
Settle Down
Mavado Lyrics
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Say is her destiny, yeah
Say is her destiny, say is her destiny, say is her destiny
She say is her destiny fi get next me
This yah gal waan flex wid me
Progress wid me nothing less you see
So me gi har di best of me
Di gal ah wine like a gypsy
One more shot and she get tipsy
She have itsy di real itsy bitsy
Chorus
Settle down nuh(no) mi lady
You nuh(no) see say you a drive me crazy
The way you wine you amaze me
You nuh(no) tek a bag a man like di navy
Settle down nuh (no) mi lady
Bruck it out pon di floor you nuh lazy
You lifestyle it nuh shady
You nuh tek a bag a man like di navy
You nuh see di ting tun up inna air
Gal a wine it like a propeller
Brace it, brace it up pon da summn’ yah
Dis same one yah damage up Jennifer
Mi lace har up like a air nike
She tek a ride pon di big bike
She mussi think say di ting slight
Gal bawl out like lightning di ting strike
Sekkle, Sekkle
Chorus
Pon di beach or a pool party
Man nah talk no fool fool party
Fi di gal dem mi keep free party
Any gal cyaan wine get Double D 40
Eh, Eh,
Gal wine up you body
Climb up, wine up like you want me, eh
You pretty looks a charm me
Di moment that you saw me
Chorus
You nuh see di ting tun up inna air
Gal a wine it like a propeller
Brace it, brace it up pon da summn’ yah
Dis same one yah damage up Jennifer
Mi lace har up like a air nike
She tek a ride pon di big bike
She mussi think say di ting slight
Gal bawl out like lightning di ting strike
Chorus
Ha, Roach Gully God
In "Settle Down" by Mavado, the singer acknowledges that a particular woman is destined to be with him, and she confirms this by pursuing him relentlessly. Despite the woman's persistent advances, he encourages her to settle down and commit to him fully. The lyrics describe the woman's seductive behavior, including her ability to dance sensually and get intoxicated with just a little alcohol. The song also praises the woman for her moral values and refusal to sleep around like some women do. The phrase "Sekkle" is repeated throughout the song, suggesting that the singer wants the woman to calm down and make a long-term commitment to him.
Line by Line Meaning
Say is her destiny, say is her destiny, say is her destiny
Reiterating the fact that fate has already decided the girl's future.
Say is her destiny, yeah
Affirming the notion that the girl's destiny is already written.
She say is her destiny fi get next me
The girl states it's her destiny to be with the singer.
This yah gal waan flex wid me
The girl wants to impress the singer.
Progress wid me nothing less you see
The relationship with the singer is advancing and he expects nothing less.
So me gi har di best of me
The singer is giving his all to make the relationship work.
Di gal ah wine like a gypsy
The girl is dancing suggestively.
One more shot and she get tipsy
One more drink and the girl becomes drunk.
She have itsy di real itsy bitsy
The girl has small dance moves.
Settle down nuh(no) mi lady
The singer is telling the girl to settle into a committed relationship.
You nuh(no) see say you a drive me crazy
The girl is making the singer go crazy.
The way you wine you amaze me
The girl's dance moves are incredible to the singer.
You nuh(no) tek a bag a man like di navy
The girl doesn't entertain many men.
Bruck it out pon di floor you nuh lazy
The singer is asking the girl to dance with energy.
You lifestyle it nuh shady
The girl's actions are honorable.
Settle down nuh (no) mi lady
The singer is repeating his request for a committed relationship.
You nuh see di ting tun up inna air
The girl's dance moves are getting wild.
Gal a wine it like a propeller
The girl's dance move involves spinning her hips.
Brace it, brace it up pon da summn’ yah
The girl should maintain her dance move.
Dis same one yah damage up Jennifer
The same dance moves resulted in Jennifer getting hurt.
Mi lace har up like a air nike
The singer prepared the girl well for the relationship.
She tek a ride pon di big bike
She took a ride on the singer's motorcycle.
She mussi think say di ting slight
The girl believes the relationship won't go far.
Gal bawl out like lightning di ting strike
The girl screams as if struck by lightning.
Pon di beach or a pool party
Could be a venue for their date.
Man nah talk no fool fool party
The singer wants a good party for just the two of them.
Fi di gal dem mi keep free party
The singer is keeping a party for the girls.
Any gal cyaan wine get Double D 40
Only select girls can dance with the singer.
Gal wine up you body
The singer wants the girl to dance on him.
Climb up, wine up like you want me, eh
The girl should come up to the singer and show her dance moves.
You pretty looks a charm me
The girl's beauty makes the singer happy.
Di moment that you saw me
The singer still remembers the girl's first impression.
Ha, Roach Gully God
A reference to the singer's nickname, Roach Gully God.
Contributed by Harper Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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