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Omavi Ammu Minder (born October 7, 1999), better known as Mavi (stylized in
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), is an American rapper from
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. 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 ''
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''. His most recent album, ''Shadowbox'', was released in 2024.


Artistry

Mavi's style draws inspirations from
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ideologies, which he named his first studio album ''Let the Sun Talk'' after. He cites rappers MF Doom and
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as his main influences. Mavi's music is marked by an often existential, intensely poetic writing style, and a laid back delivery. His beat selection leans towards soul-sample heavy, stripped instrumentals. Mavi's musical aesthetic is often associated compared to frequent collaborators
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and
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.


Personal life

Mavi's father was a hip hop producer and a gospel quartet singer. Mavi was a
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major at Howard University when he released ''Let the Sun Talk.'' He dropped out after his music began to garner interest.


Discography


Studio albums

* ''Let the Sun Talk'' (2019) * ''Laughing So Hard, it Hurts'' (2022) * ''Shadowbox'' (2024)


Extended plays

* ''End of the Earth'' (2021)


Projects

* ''Beacon'' (2016) * ''No Roses'' (2017)


Collaborative albums

* ''Rosewood Records Presents: Killswitch 2017'' (2017) * ''Rosewood Records Presents: Killswitch Vol. 2 2019'' (2021)


References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Mavi 1999 births Living people Rappers from North Carolina Musicians from Charlotte, North Carolina Alternative hip-hop musicians