Since his 2019 debut album Let The Sun Talk caught the attention of listeners around the globe, Mavi
has become one of the leading lights of hip-hop’s next generation. Subtly molding his fascinating
stream of consciousness into a fluid mosaic of elaborately interlocking rhymes, the Charlotte, North
Carolina emcee has gone on to amass millions of streams, tour nationally and internationally, work with
artists like Earl Sweatshirt and Alchemist, and see his music championed by Pitchfork, Rolling
Stone, NPR, and more. These accomplishments flow from the powerful resonance of deeply personal
artistry and raw poetic talent. Mavi’s latest album Shadowbox is his most fully realized work to date,
exploring the nuances of new experiences and perspectives within substantive layers of abstraction
and metaphor. With atmospheric soundscapes illuminating the oceanic depth in Mavi’s intricate lyrics,
the acclaimed collection is a compelling step forward from a visionary young artist. After much
anticipation, Shadowbox is now available on vinyl for the first time ever.
- 20,000 leagues
- open waters
- i did
- i’m so tired
- tether
- the sky is quiet
- latch
- grindstone
- drown the snake
- drunk prayer
- the giver
- too much to zelle
- testimony
- my own way
Among hip-hop’s most exciting young artists, Mavi has been profiled by XXL, Complex, and Okayplayer, and has worked with Earl Sweatshirt, Alchemist, Smino, Pink Siifu, TOBi, and more. This fall, he will be touring with Freddie Gibbs and Alchemist in over 20 cities across North America.
- Mavi has discussed Shadowbox in recent interviews with Rolling Stone, NPR, The Fader, Hypebeast, The Washington Post, and more. The album has also drawn praise from Pitchfork and been covered by BrooklynVegan, Stereogum, Exclaim, HotNewHipHop, and more.
- Mavi has over 1 million monthly Spotify listeners, and is currently featured on several popular playlists including Most Necessary, Spilled Ink, and Mellow Bars.
- Mavi was recently announced as the latest artist featured in YouTube’s Foundry program, which offers wide ranging promotional support for rising independent artists.
