David M

Artist Information

Biography

David M. is not an artist that you'll easily forget. His velvety voice and uplifting messages will linger in your heart long after the last note has been played.

David M. says though he was destined to make music, his career has endured numerous setbacks, none of which, however, have deterred him from his dream of becoming an internationally recognized recording artist.

Starting out on the piano at age six, he spent most of his childhood singing and playing in front of live audiences. Says David, “My early days were characterized by music lessons twice a week and playing piano in the orchestra or playing at festivals or shows on Saturdays.” It wasn't long before David's love for playing and singing would lead him to write and produce his own songs. But his plan to pursue music as a career would have to wait until he graduated from college and completed his schooling at Norman Manley Law School in Jamaica. Shortly after leaving Norman Manley -- law degree in hand -- David's father passed away and the singer-turned lawyer shifted gears and took over the reigns of his family's waste disposal and janitorial business.

Once again music had to take a back seat much to David's disappointment. “It was frustrating to again put my musical career on hold,” he says, “but it was a necessary commitment to my family and our business.”

In the early 90s David hooked up with Anchor Recordings honcho Augustus Clarke, a well known music impresario who was often referred to as the Berry Gordy of Jamaica. While with Clarke, David wrote songs for such artists as Gregory Isaacs, Freddie McGregor, Coco Tea, and JC Lodge. But after a couple of years of penning hits, he once again abandoned music to take on the rigors of the family business. “My life has taken many twists and turns,” says David, “but music has always been my passion. No matter how many detours my life has taken, music has always been there. It has always been that special place that I come home to at the end of the day.”

Now, with nothing to stand in his way, David M has returned and he's ready to make his presence felt on the world stage. With the release of two notable singles, “Lest We Forget” and “Here Comes Your Life,” both from the forthcoming CD, “Here Comes Your Life,” David is already catching the eyes and ears of radio and television.
Written in 1994 on the eve of the inauguration of Nelson Mandela as president of South Africa, “Lest We Forget” resonates with words that are as relevant today as they ever were. “The feeling that I had
on that day has been renewed many times over the years,” says David. “From the election of Barack Obama to the many other achievements by men and women of African descent, I am proud of our achievements and humbled by the opportunity to pay homage to them in song.”

This soul-searching world beat song, which opens with excerpts from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s famous “I Have A Dream” speech, not only speaks to the Civil Rights Movement and the hard work of Dr. King, but also gives credence to the work and sacrifices made by stalwarts such as Marcus Garvey, Rosa Parks, Malcolm X, Nelson Mandela, Steven Biko and others who have been instrumental in the struggle for equality and justice, paving the way for positive change.

Written entirely by David M, “Here Comes Your Life” brims with heart-tugging, thought-provoking music, including the irresistible title track and the undeniable “Heart of Everyone” which pays homage to the legacy of the legendary Bob Marley. Says David, “Bob's as yet unmatched contribution to Reggae music and his singular and outstanding rich musical gifts and the respect he deserves for them, are not open to discussion. He touched the heart of everyone.”

In true David M fashion, the CD's title track hits us right between the eyes with the truth, reminding us that we can never escape our past. “We all have things in our past that we would not like others to know,” he says. “Sometimes these things come back to haunt us and whether we are able to deal with it or not 'here comes your life.' This song is about a particular woman I know who found herself in this position.”

David M bubbling enthusiasm and musical artistry has seen him perform on the Rochester Music Festival in Rochester, New York in July 2009. His music video for the single “Lest we forget” was featured on BETJ, Music Choice, Tempo and BET “Lift Your Voices” programme respectively. As the sky is the limit for this rising star, his latest single “This is our world” (an environmental song) has been chosen by the United Nations as a theme song and is presently featured on their website www.playersforpeace.org. Furthermore, David M is already part of an historic lineup slated to perform on the “Players for Peace” humanitarian concert to be held in Missouri in September 2010.

As for David M, it appears that all the dreams of his past life are now coming true and not a moment too soon. “I've waited a long time for this moment,” he says, and he is, without a doubt, poised to take his place among the great songwriter/artists of this generation.

Instrumentation

Discography

Girls Night Out
Lest We Forget
Here Comes Your Life
90 Million Francs
Heart of Everyone (tribute to Bob Marley)
Love Remains
Middle Passage
This Is Our World

Official Website

http://www.davidmmusic.com

Links

• Jango
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• Twitter
• David M Music

Audio

• Lest We Forget
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• Girls Night Out
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• This Is Our World
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• Hearts of Everyone - Bob Marley Tribute
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Lyrics

• Lest We Forget

Video

David M - Girls Night Out

Lest We Forget - David M

Photo Gallery

Press

• David M: One Man's Contribution to History
  

  Singer's campaign honors African American who've led the way

• Black History Month Campaign of World Music Artist David M [+ Show ]
  

  New York, NY (RPRN) 12/29/10 — "Our Silence Speaks Volumes" Black History Month campaign of World M...New York, NY (RPRN) 12/29/10 — "Our Silence Speaks Volumes"
  Black History Month campaign of World Music Artist David M
  "Lest We Forget"
  There is a serious lack of acknowledging African-American contributions made to America. I'm requesting your support to this project - "Our Silence Speaks Volumes."
  According to a recent Nielsen Report, African-Americans are more voracious consumers of cell phones and their applications than any other

• Men of Soul keep the Sexy Mood Flowing [+ Show ]
  

  Irvington, New Jersey Mayor Wayne Smith presents proclamation to singer David Minott (aka David M) f...Irvington, New Jersey Mayor Wayne Smith presents proclamation to singer David Minott (aka David M) from Kingston, Jamaica who is internationally reknowned for the socially conscious message in his music..

• Fireworks for David M U.S. Publicity Campaign [+ Show ]
  

  David M’s U.S. publicity campaign has been fully implemented and the support and feedback has been g...David M’s U.S. publicity campaign has been fully implemented and the support and feedback has been great’ this is the disclosure of BGM Entertainment (recording company) Manager, Noel McKinson “We have engaged the services of a U.S. base firm, TMA Publicity to enhance the possibility of David’s dream of becoming an internationally acclaimed artiste. Over the past few months, David M has been busy with interviews and appearances that include the VH1 Save the Music event held at Lords and Taylors on 5th Avenue in New York. He was caught on camera in the company of R&R Hall of Fame Legend, Darryl “DMC’ McDaniels and Blues Guitarist and Singer/Songwriter Patrick Droney at that event http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs975.snc4/ ....

• Reggae Artiste Spotlight - David M [+ Show ]
  

  David M is a Jamaican born artist, who started playing the piano at age six. His childhood was spent...David M is a Jamaican born artist, who started playing the piano at age six. His childhood was spent singing and playing the piano in front of live audiences. In the 1990’s, David M wrote songs for top reggae artists such as Gregory Isaacs, Freddie Mcgregor, CoCo Tea, and JC Lodge. After being behind the...

• Recapturing A Dream [+ Show ]
  

  The fulfillment of Barack Obama’s presidential dream gave newly minted recording artist David Minott...The fulfillment of Barack Obama’s presidential dream gave newly minted recording artist David Minott (known musically as David M.) the impetus to revisit his own dream.....

• David M: One Man's Contribution to History
  

  Singer's campaign honors African American who've led the way

• Jamaican Singer-Songwriter David M. On Obamas Impact, Musical Consciousness, Inspiration [+ Show ]
  

  David M.’s career path was more winding than most. The Jamaican musician started honing his talents ...David M.’s career path was more winding than most. The Jamaican musician started honing his talents early, as his entire family was musically inclined. “I did music from 6-years-old,” says the talented singer-songwriter....

• David M Urges us to Remember! [+ Show ]
  

  David Minott's current hit, is a fun dance track perfect for a night with the ladies, but don't judg...David Minott's current hit, is a fun dance track perfect for a night with the ladies, but don't judge his whole body of work by that track. ...
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• Jamaica's "New Age Conscience" Artist [+ Show ]
  

  "Following after his musical founding fathers Bob Marley, Stevie Wonder and Marvin Gaye, he is desti..."Following after his musical founding fathers Bob Marley, Stevie Wonder and Marvin Gaye, he is destined to spread inspirational songs amongst his listeners through his velvety voice, diverse instrumentals and mixed genre of sounds....."
  

• From all quarters, the drums are rolling for David M [+ Show ]
  

  IT'S amazing how in one year, the impact new kid on the block David M has made and the attention he ...IT'S amazing how in one year, the impact new kid on the block David M has made and the attention he has been getting in his blossoming musical career. The lawyer-turned-singer who the Observer in September of last year stated was on a roll after only four months as a recording artiste, is now more firmly placed on the brink of stardom.
  David M, whose video Lest We Forget from the single of the same name, was at the time about to be shown on the popular US Music Choice video channel, is now poised to gain even more exposure. The artiste, who is being courted by major labels, recently received an email from no less an entity than the highly rated Black Entertainment Television (BET), that his Lest We Forget video will be aired on BET's Lift Every Voice gospel show on Sunday, March 14, at 10:00 am (EST).
  The marketing savvy entertainer who is also being eyed by the United Nations to perform at a humanitarian concert later this year, has recorded a song for Haiti, entitled 90 Million Francs. It tells the history of that battered nation ravaged by man-made and natural disasters.
  "The objective is to use the song as a promotional tool to raise money for the Haiti Relief Fund," David M said in a press release. "We will ask Corporate Jamaica to sponsor the song in a 'Pay for Play for Haiti' format where companies will pay each time the song is played on the radio. Every spin sponsored by a company only cost $1,000. Therefore, if a company sponsors five thousand dollars ($5,000) the song will be played five times allocated by the station based on the different disc jocks who will be playing the song," he explained.
  According to the press release, Mayberry Investment Limited has already committed $200,000 for 200 plays. Other confirmed commitments have also been received from private sector companies such as Burger King, Super Clubs, Anchor Recording Studio, Tropical Battery, Calatel, Terminex Jamaica Limited, Caribbean Broilers, Minott Chemicals, Gas Investments Limited, Continental Garage, Hard Rock Café Jamaica Zinc Shac, Liquid Light and many more pending to come on board.
  "There will be no handling of the money by David M or his representatives. All cheques/cash will go directly to the Haiti Relief Fund for our brothers and sisters in Haiti," the release stated.
  
  Editor: Basil Walters

• Another Successful NY Campaign for David M [+ Show ]
  

  After a successful performance at the Puerto Rican Day Parade in New York recently, where he paraded...After a successful performance at the Puerto Rican Day Parade in New York recently, where he paraded throughout the length of 5th Ave, Manhattan and rocked an estimated 800,000 screaming Latinos and other revelers...
  
  
  

• David M Performs on Puerto Rican Day Parade In New York [+ Show ]
  

  The last known Jamaican artiste to have come close to getting his music video premiered on B.E.T. wa...The last known Jamaican artiste to have come close to getting his music video premiered on B.E.T. was Mavado with his run away “So special” hit single. Many fans of the “Gully Gad” sat on the edge of their seats that day in October 2009 awaiting the big moment which never happened. Later news broke from the artist camp that legal issues prevented the airing of the video. Few months later Jamaica World Music artiste David M......
  
  
  

• Another Jamaican Artist Video has hit B.E.T. [+ Show ]
  

  The last known Jamaican artiste to have come close to getting his music video premiered on B.E.T. wa...The last known Jamaican artiste to have come close to getting his music video premiered on B.E.T. was Mavado with his run away “So special” hit single. Many fans of the “Gully Gad” sat on the edge of their seats that day in October 2009 awaiting the big moment which never happened. Later news broke from the artist camp that legal issues prevented the airing of the video. Few months later Jamaica World Music artiste David M......

• David M Music [+ Show ]
  

  David M. says though he was destined to make music, his career has endured numerous setbacks, none o...David M. says though he was destined to make music, his career has endured numerous setbacks, none of which, however, have deterred him from his dream of becoming an internationally recognized recording artist.

• David Urges Black Community To Flex Its Economic Power [+ Show ]
  

  The Worl Music artist launches national campaign to boycott cell phone usage for 24 hours in Februar...The Worl Music artist launches national campaign to boycott cell phone usage for 24 hours in February

Setlist

Professional Sound System.
•Professional Lighting.
•At least Eleven (11) Wedge Monitors, Four (4) for the artiste, Two (2) for the Key Board Player, One (1) for the Bass Player, One (1) for the Guitar Player (Lead), One (1) for the Rhythm Guitar Player and One (1) each for Back Ground Vocals.
•One (1) Artiste Piano Stool.
•One (1) Boom Mike Stand. (Long Neck)
•One (1) Wireless Microphone for Artiste.
•4 Key Boards: Yamaha MOTIF Es6. Kong Triton Studio, Yamaha MOTIF6, Roland G7 all with pedals.
•One (1) Guitar Twin REVERB amplifier.
•One (1) Marshall 2000 Lead series guitar amplifier with One (1) 4X12 Cabinet
•?Bass: One (1) Ampeg Bass AMP with Two Cabinet
•?Drums: Complete drum set with all pedals and cymbals
•?Background vocals three (3) Mics.

Basic Requirements

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