Numero001 Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 MR. BROOKS…A BETTER TOMORROW IN STORES MARCH 3, 2009In early March 2009, one of the most talked about dancehall artists Mavado will unveil the second chapter of his stirring street narrative, Mr Brooks…A Better Tomorrow, on VP Records. Mavado — who was crowned “Best New Reggae Artist” at the 2008 MOBO (Music of Black Origin) Awards and by Rolling Stone Magazine (April 2008) — is making dancehall a big screen production. The talented singjay from Kingston, Jamaica’s toughest ghetto Cassava Piece, has crafted his strongest album yet — a bittersweet struggle over the dichotomies in his world — past vs. present, hope vs. despair, and freedom from strife. Following Mavado’s critically acclaimed debut Gangster For Life: The Symphony of David Brooks (July 2007), Mr Brooks…A Better Tomorrow is a true reflection of who Mavado (David Brooks) is today. This second installment of his latest hits and daring exploits are built on apocalyptic synthesizer progressions to which Mavado chats and sings simplistic yet profound lyrics with strong conviction and ease. His contagious hook and clever outlaw antics from the album’s first single “So Special” (produced by Linton “TJ” White) has already turned this #1 Jamaican smash in into a U.S. commercial radio hit remaining on Billboard’s Top 100 Hot R&B/Hip Hop Airplay and Song chart for over a month and peaking at #52. The chart toppers will not end here, Mavado pours out his heart and soul on every track from his new diary. While his community is plagued by violence and corruption, Mavado unites the ghetto youth on rally cry anthems like “Overcome” (produced by Stephen McGregor) & “Don’t Worry” (produced by Daseca) and gives thanks to Jah for all his good fortunes on “So Blessed” (produced by Stephen McGregor). And a Mavado album would not be complete without a steamy track like “In Di Car Back” (produced by Stephen McGregor), where sexual escapades and desires run rampant on this spicy melody. This “rising star with a battle-scarred singing voice” (New York Times) has created a breakthrough set for his 2009 release. With a string of massive underground hits running back to 2006, his international street credibility, collaborations with hip hop’s biggest names (Jay-Z, G-Unit, Foxy Brown, Wyclef, Lil Kim and Busta Rhymes), his first album Gangster For Life: The Symphony of David Brooks remaining in the Top 25 Billboard Reggae sales chart since its debut, and major scores & endorsement deals, Mavado has gone from obscurity to ghetto super stardom. Deemed the “Gully God” by fans and media, the controversy surrounding him has also ignited an enigmatic gangster façade. Part prophet, part superhero and part fugitive, Mavado is the voice of the streets and represents dancehall for the new generation. To view Mavado’s media page and listen to songs from the album click here: http://www.vprecords.com/index.php?page=vp1842_sampler Most anticipated album in 09 for meHopefully it doesnt get pushed back. Been told it will get a major label push. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mic Man Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 big.... his last album was sick, was not diluted at all, which is why i rate him.even the filler tracks on the last album >>>>>>hope the next album dont get watered down too much tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReZiW Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 even thou I ride for Mavado, vybez is a joker.can't wait for dis tbh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 big!! tuff to make it better than his first tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Aleng Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 dnt even listen 2 dis type of sh*t no more, but mavado>>>>>>> i fuk wid dat sh*t Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquaman Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 1st album was album of the year imo in any genredid he go plat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Showerface Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 might pay actual money 4 dis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VonBoyage Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 Most anticipated album in 09 for me can't wait for dis tbhtrust.beeen feeenin for this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReZiW Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 admin, i beg u delete that showerface guys sig. comes like hes glorifying it, its offensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest haze-e Posted January 15, 2009 Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 Will defo spnd money.Never a download ting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numero001 Posted January 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2009 44 “SO SPECIAL”MavadoPRODUCED BY TJFrom Unfinished Business (riddim)Dancehall’s “Gangster For Life” has been everywhere this year, from Grand Theft Auto IV to collabos with Jay-Z and G Unit. Just in case you were wondering why, he breaks it down over a reprise of Dave Kelly’s “Showtime” riddim. “I’m so special,” he points out. “That’s why me strapped with a .45 special.”Taken from Vibe magazines Top 80 songs of 08http://www.vibe.com/news/online_exclusives...e_third_hot_16/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numero001 Posted January 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 Mavado - So Special Good quality, but what the f*ck is up with a green screen car? Make the man look like he's poor. They couldnt even rent or use his Range? Now people just gonna think he broke. SMH. Big L thereSupposed to be have been debuted on 106 & Park yesterday, but never happened. They were hyping it on BET adverts for 106. Hearing he's over there now so fingers crossed he's on there todayI'm moving this to HH room cos tbh Mavado appeals to more than Dancehall fans. Move back at a later date. Llow catching feelings please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PROFIT2 Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 [Most anticipated album in 09 for mef*ck a max b album! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VENI VIDI VICI Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 Good quality, but what the f*ck is up with a green screen car? Make the man look like he's poor. They couldnt even rent or use his Range? Now people just gonna think he broke. SMH. Big L therestop crying rasta man, like he'd give a flying f*ck wat u think others will thinkmany other big money artists have done itgoin on like any typical road nigger, u have to show ur p to prove to others that u have itda track is overly big tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest28 Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 tunes terrible doe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardface Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 tunes terrible doe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest28 Posted January 28, 2009 Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 tunes terrible doe im talking about the so special tune very boring Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mic Man Posted January 28, 2009 Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 tunes terrible doe biggest bashment tune of 2k8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numero001 Posted January 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 Good quality, but what the f*ck is up with a green screen car? Make the man look like he's poor. They couldnt even rent or use his Range? Now people just gonna think he broke. SMH. Big L therestop crying rasta man, like he'd give a flying f*ck wat u think others will thinkmany other big money artists have done itgoin on like any typical road nigger, u have to show ur p to prove to others that u have itda track is overly big thoHad anyone else said it you wouldnt have made that post so I'll take your comment as tryna get me to notice you. I've made your day by replying, init?Another thing missing is the new dances. A dancehall vid and only Killa's dancing? The rest are just bubbling wtf? Club scene looks like some coch, Jamaican parties arent like that. And cameos. Surely they could have got Bolt or Powell in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VENI VIDI VICI Posted January 28, 2009 Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 dread star & I are jus lol @ youjus sayin why r u going like ur mavado's paps? like ur jamaica's musical ambassador (u do it all da time)u know wat foreign bwoy, beg u go yard & show jamaicans how they shud party, wat they shud & shudn't do so sh*t looks right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numero001 Posted January 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 On topic, Mavado's brand new 'So Special' video was due to premier on BET's 106 & Park yesterday evening, but many viewers were left baffled as the video was never shown.Alliance Entertainment, Mavado's management team, has issued a press release this morning, outlining that BET's legal team had last minute objections to the video, particularly its "excessive display of alcohol" and "careless use of women as writhing set dressings!" Notably, Alliance Entertainment has outlined that when the video was first submitted to BET, they flagged several issues and it went through three different edits before final approval.Here's the main body of Alliance Entertainment's release: "We were as surprised as everyone at BET's decision not to follow through on their promise to premier the 'So Special' video on yesterday's 106 & Park. Despite 106 & Park's presenters hyping the premier for several days, including showing clips from the video, a last minute intervention by someone in the legal department prevented the video from airing. The anticipation was very high for the BET premier, and we weren't notified until late in the day that there was a last minute objection by one of the legals over there, who had a censorship issue. He objected to "excessive display of alcohol" and "careless use of women as writhing set dressings!" The video is now available to watch online so people can make up their own minds about that."The show's programmer had passed the video and had been running promos so she was livid at the decision. It's disappointing but all is not lost. If anything, this may help publicise the video even more. Mavado can't seem to step without some form of controversy!"What a piss take. Excessive alcohol and what the women were wearing? I would understand truesay its a yuteman program but Pop Champagne can be voted for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numero001 Posted February 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 Alliance bad boy 'David Mavado Brook' is being heralded by many as the new saviour of Dancehall, very ironic after years of vilification in the media and certain sectors of society, but its easy to see why.Currently breaking barriers for Dancehall music, Mavado is slowly entrenching himself in the fabric of North American popular culture. Recently another round of promotion in New York saw Mavado making an appearance at the MTV studios in Times Square, where he recorded an in-depth interview with Rahman Dukes for the station's flagship MTV News slot.From there it was on to the G-Unit offices, to record an interview for 50 Cent's wildly popular entertainment website thisis50.com. The videotaped interview will premiered on the site this Sunday and will be able available online for an entire week.With the release of his sophomore album 'Mr Brooks - A Better Tomorrow', on digital format via iTunes exclusively a week prior to the physical CD release, Mavado has once again broke new ground for Dancehall.Since iTune's inception almost six (6) years ago Bob Marley's timeless "Legend" album, voted the album of the 20th century, has been the number one (#1) selling album on the Reggae section of iTunes.Today that changed for the first time ever, as Mavado took the top spot with his 'Mr Brooks' album, released yesterday. With a hectic promotional schedule set for its physical release next week, including in-store signings and an appearance on HOT 97's Angie Martinez show, Mr Brooks certainly looks set to continue the huge strides he has made since bursting on to the scene three (3) years ago. The album is available for purchase via www.itunes.com . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goddaz Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 Big up to him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numero001 Posted February 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2009 Albums f*ckin ard! Didnt even realise Vado still had it like this, but boy the album is doing it. Deffo up there with Symphony of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goddaz Posted March 1, 2009 Report Share Posted March 1, 2009 Just finished listening to the album. It's hard but not as good as Symphony of David Brooks.I'm disappointed in the sense that they was no elements of surprises for example, I'm going through the album & finding myself skipping tracks because I've already heard them. If it was only 2 or 3 tracks then cool but 8? That was enough to feel slightly let down which in his defence, they isn't alot he can do about. Another thing that I was hoping for was knocking beats, dem up tempo beats that really tump in the club/whip which were so prolific in symphony of. but seemed lacking in this album except for say 'on the rocks', 'So blessed', 'So special' plus a few more others I can't remember right now. I loved the general sense of positivity in the album in contrast with his last offering, '...a better tomorrow' vibe defo rings out.It's a solid follow up album. It should do well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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