MAVI | |
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 Mavi in 2020 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Omavi Ammu Minder |
| Also known as | Mayor, miracle baby |
| Born | October 7, 1999 Sumter, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Origin | Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Genres | |
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| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
| Years active | 2014–present |
| Labels | Mavi 4 Mayor Music |
| Website | Management Alicia Gelernt co Zay Shimkin |
Omavi Ammu Minder (born October 7, 1999), better known as Mavi (stylized in all caps), is an American rapper from Charlotte, North Carolina.[1] Mavi emerged in 2014 as a member of North Carolina music collective KILLSWITCH, and later rose to prominence in 2019 with the release of his debut solo album Let the Sun Talk and his guest appearance on Earl Sweatshirt's EP Feet of Clay.[2] His most recent album, Laughing so Hard, it Hurts, was released in 2022 and met with critical acclaim, including "Best New Music" from Pitchfork.[3]
Artistry[edit]
Mavi's style draws inspirations from Five-Percent Nation ideologies, which he named his first studio album Let the Sun Talk after. He cites rappers MF Doom and Prodigy of Mobb Deep as his main influences.
Mavi's music is marked by an often existential, intensely poetic writing style, and a laid back delivery.[4] His beat selection leans towards soul-sample heavy, striped instrumentals.[5] Mavi's musical aesthetic is often associated compared to frequent collaborators Earl Sweatshirt and MIKE.[6]
Personal life[edit]
Mavi's father was a hip hop producer and a gospel quartet singer. He had a child before they passed away while he was on tour.
Mavi was a neuroscience major at Howard University when he dropped Let the Sun Talk. He dropped out once he saw how much interest his music was garnering.[7]
Discography[edit]
Studio albums[edit]
- Let the Sun Talk (2019)
- Laughing So Hard, it Hurts (2022)
Extended plays[edit]
- End of the Earth (2021)[8]
Projects[edit]
- Beacon (2016)
- No Roses (2017)
Collaborative albums[edit]
- Rosewood Records Presents: Killswitch 2017 (as a member of Killswitch) (2017)
- Rosewood Records Presents: Killswitch Vol. 2 2019 (as a member of Killswitch) (2021)
References[edit]
- ^ Callender, Brandon (2019-10-31). "MAVI's vision for a free, black future". The FADER. Retrieved 2021-02-12.
- ^ Bruce-Jones, Henry (2019-10-31). "Earl Sweatshirt enlists Alchemist, Mavi and Mach-Hommy for Feet Of Clay". Fact Magazine. Retrieved 2021-02-12.
- ^ Thompson, Paul A. "Mavi: Laughing so Hard, it Hurts". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2022-11-08.
- ^ "Mavi: Let the Sun Talk". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2023-12-16.
- ^ "Mavi: Let the Sun Talk". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2023-12-16.
- ^ "Mavi: Laughing so Hard, it Hurts". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2023-12-16.
- ^ Thorn, Jesse (February 3, 2023). "Rapper Mavi on his new album "Laughing So Hard It Hurts"". NPR. Retrieved December 16, 2023.
- ^ "Listen to Mavi's End of the Earth EP".