And while Tessanne Chin is mellow, Mavado is hardcore. Some would say they don’t come harder than Mavado - who is Bounty Killa’s protégé. Mavado hit it big in 2004 with “the real McKoy” in 2004 and hasn’t looked back since. He has released only one album but has become an almost over night sensation. And the sensation has A lot to do with his lyrics – some of which are graphic. But this “Gangsta for life” told Keith Swift it will be a violence-free event
Keith Swift,
What can we expect from you tonight?
Mavado, Performer
“A crazy something. We don’t have to tell the people what to expect, they just know from they heard who is there so I just want the people to turn out and see for themselves. Self praise is no recommendation.”
Keith Swift,
A lot of people are concerned about your violent lyrics.
Mavado,
“Violence happens all over the world, it happens everywhere. Me can’t control it, you can’t control it – it the people who do violence who can control it. All we can do is tell the people that less violence and for us to live in unity. Music is entertainment, don’t put violence in it. Don’t blame violence for everything. All we can tell you who do violence is to stop, leave it, stop killing the people and build the people.”
Keith Swift,
Assure your fans that they will be safe going to show though.
Mavado,
“Yes my fans always come out and they never worry about anything. I have been so many places in the world and my fans always turn out and nothing ever happens. All I can say is that Belize I am here, in live and living colors, there is only one gangsta, only one Mavado – I am the one.”
Mavado along with Tessanne Chin will be backed by the Alliance Crew. A member of that crew is O’Neill Thomas. He arrived late yesterday evening and somewhere between the airport and the Princess Hotel he lost his passport. He is offering a US$1,000 reward for its recovery.
