Mavado – Still Gully

Mavado’s music always has been the perfect mix between gritty lyrics, sexy play words for the ladies with a touch of spirituality.

One minute, the Kingston artist sings about his war artillery in Sixteen, the next minute he seduces ladies into his sheets (Come Around, Come Into My Room). He then asks Jehovah for guidance on I’m on The Rock.

Mr. Brooks who arrived on stage around 2 am, was accompanied by his guitarists and vocalists. Live music can sometimes be overwhelming but the electric guitars and the church choir vocals were a great addition to the singer’s performance.

Dressed  in all white, Mavado arrived on the Olympia’s stage with a warm energy. The crowd got hyped as soon as they heard the anger management instrumentals,  a riddim that sent the singer to superstardom ten years ago.

During his hour plus performance, Mavado tried his best to go over his vast music repertoire for the new and older fans. It was not an easy job. The singer performed many of his hits such as Tie Yuh, Pepper, When You Lonely, On the Rock, Cut Them Off and Nah Use Dem. He did not forget his latest hits, Up Like 7 and Inna my League.

 The performance felt a bit rush at times and some of his best songs were only played for 30 seconds. Certainly, an artist like Mavado would have needed an extra hour to perform all his songs.

In any case, Mavado proved the crowd that he is one of the most successful reggae artist of his time. Hopefully  Mavado first ever appearance will set a new trend amongst international artists to pay Montreal a visit in the next year.

Hundred of fans came to see the Gully God.

 

One of Mavado’s guitarist

 

Former Dancehall Queen Rhythm Pink was the only opening act of the night.

 

 

The Brooklynite performed her song, Bad Gyal Pose.

 

Movado had no problems receiving the affection from the female fans.