''David Constantine Brooks''' (born November 30, 1981), better known by his… Read Full Bio ↴''David Constantine Brooks''' (born November 30, 1981), better known by his stage name '''Mavado''', is a Jamaican musician, actor, DJ and music producer.

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.

This Morning
Mavado Lyrics

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Genius the cops search mi house this morning
Tell mi what them searching for
Them she a me flaws the most box a money in a house
Plus them see the bran new car
Only yo friends know yo secret
So a somebody wa me an them spar
A them know the link an a picture snap from far

An a she mi just fuck gal an buss gun
(Buss gun)
Fuck gal an buss gun
(Buss Gun)
Fuck gal an buss gun
(Buss gun)
Buss gun meck the whole place buss down

Wa mi she fuck gal an buss gun
(Buss gun)
Fuck gal an buss gun
(Buss gun:]
Fuck gal an buss gun
Fuck gal an buss gun
Whole place buss wown

Dem she mi a dan an dem wan fi si mi sink
But tuh know a trainers week as it weakest link
So dem wan fi know how mi flex, an how mi move, an how mi think.
But as dem try fi know dem marrow flash pan the Zink
Dem wi sell yuh fi a grand an the shearer dem
But man a meck dem disappear no reappear again
True mi rock the most ice an mi thing a clear again
Go tell the cops when yuh see something near again
Mi hear yuh tell dem

Listen in a full black with a full strap
Suicidal talk so no listen two pack
So much enemies out there bay things a chat
Dem said am in Jamaica if I can leave back
Yes still gully in the Benze an a ease back
Dem run up paw mi shooter buss it till the breeze clack

The diamonds in a mi bazzle a 7 mill flat
Yuh see mi chain a Jacob build that

Overall Meaning

Mavado's "This Morning" is a song that talks about police officers searching his house in the morning. He questions why they are searching his house and who has told them to search it. He says that only his friends know his secrets, and they are the ones with whom he keeps his links. He suggests that his friends have taken a snap shot of him and shared it with the police, leading them to investigate him.

Mavado further explains in the song that he has slept with women and shot guns. He claims that his enemies are spreading rumors about him, and he feels like everybody wants to know his every move. However, he is not afraid to show off his wealth and belongings, such as his new car, which the police had found during their search in his house. He also talks about the diamonds in his bracelet, which were worth about 7 million dollars.

The song portrays Mavado as someone who has made enemies and has acquired wealth, but the police are always trying to bring him down. He does not hesitate to express his power and fearlessness through his lyrics, claiming that he can make people disappear if they try to mess with him. In conclusion, "This Morning" is a power-packed song representing Mavado's strength and confidence.

Line by Line Meaning

Genius the cops search mi house this morning
The police came to my house this morning and searched it, but I was smart enough to handle it calmly.

Tell mi what them searching for
I want to know what the police are looking for in my house.

Them she a me flaws the most box a money in a house
The thing that caught their attention the most is the huge amount of cash I have hidden in my house.

Plus them see the bran new car
The police also saw my new car, which is another suspicious thing to them.

Only yo friends know yo secret
Only your true friends know your secrets, and I thought I could trust them not to spill my secrets to others.

So a somebody wa me an them spar
It must be someone who has a personal problem with me and my friends who told the police about me.

A them know the link an a picture snap from far
It was probably them who took a photo of me from a distance and showed it to the police as proof.

An a she mi just fuck gal an buss gun
I had sex with a woman and used my gun afterwards.

(Buss gun)
Gunshots were fired.

Buss gun meck the whole place buss down
The gunshots caused chaos and confusion everywhere.

Dem she mi a dan an dem wan fi si mi sink
Some people are against me and want to see me fail.

But tuh know a trainers week as it weakest link
I know that any weak point in my plan could lead to failure.

So dem wan fi know how mi flex, an how mi move, an how mi think.
They want to find out more about my lifestyle, my actions, and my thoughts.

But as dem try fi know dem marrow flash pan the Zink
Whenever someone tries to get closer to me or investigate me, they end up getting burned or hurt.

Dem wi sell yuh fi a grand an the shearer dem
Some people will betray you for money, even if they were supposed to be loyal to you.

But man a meck dem disappear no reappear again
I have the power to make anyone who crosses me disappear forever.

True mi rock the most ice an mi thing a clear again
Because I have a lot of diamonds and jewelry, I can afford to buy anything I want and everything is clear to me.

Go tell the cops when yuh see something near again
If anyone sees something suspicious and reports it to the police, I will know and take care of it.

Listen in a full black with a full strap
I always listen carefully and I am prepared with a loaded weapon at all times.

Suicidal talk so no listen two pack
I do not listen to anyone who talks about suicide, like the rapper Tupac who often sang about it.

So much enemies out there bay things a chat
There are a lot of people who hate me and spread rumors about me behind my back.

Dem said am in Jamaica if I can leave back
People are saying that I am in Jamaica and cannot come back home.

Yes still gully in the Benze an a ease back
Even though I am driving a luxurious car, I am still humble and relaxed.

Dem run up paw mi shooter buss it till the breeze clack
When someone tries to approach me or hurt me, my bodyguard will fire their gun fiercely until they are gone.

The diamonds in a mi bazzle a 7 mill flat
The diamonds in my watch are worth seven million dollars.

Yuh see mi chain a Jacob build that
My necklace is so valuable that it is a special creation by a famous designer named Jacob.

Writer(s): Dennis, Paul Crossdale, Andrae Johnson, Vanraj Bhatia

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