BASSETERRE, St. Kitts- ALTHOUGH many have classed him as one who promotes violence in his songs, David Constantine Brooks, popularly known as Mavado, continues to make strides in his music career.
The ‘Gangsta for Life’ singer was recently awarded Best International Reggae Act in the 7th Annual Urban Music Awards held at the prestigious Hammerstein Ballroom last week.
Meanwhile, another Caribbean artiste took two spots at the awards show. Bajan princess, Rihanna, took the awards for Best Music Video with ‘Rehab’ and Best Female Act.
According to 876radio, the event saw a host of exclusive performances, surprises and winners who all joined in the excitement for what was truly a successful event.
The media house also stated that the Urban Music Awards USA has confirmed plans for next year’s awards show to be held in Los Angeles with a host of celebrities from television, sports, and the music world already lining up to attend.
The list of other winners for the 7th Annual Urban Music Awards are: Artiste of the Year – Akon; Best Album - Kanye West ‘808’s & Heartbreak’; Best Gospel Act - Kirk Franklin; Best International Latino Act - Enrique Iglesias; Best R&B Act - Bobby V; Best DJ 2009 – Funkmasterflex; Best Radio Station - Hot 97; Best TV show - Harlem Heights; Best Hip-Hop Act - Jay Z; Best Magazine - Hip-Hop Weekly;
Best Male Act - Bobby V; Best Collaboration - Ron Browz ft. Jim Jones & Julez Santana ‘Pop Champagne’; Best Producer - Swizz Beatz; Best Single- Kid Cudi for ‘Day & Night’; and the UMA Living Legend Award (1) - KRS 1 and Lifetime Achievement Award went to Grandmasterflash.
