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{{Infobox musical artist
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = MadeinTYO
| name = MadeinTYO
| image = Madeintyo Prime Music Festival North Carolina 2018.png
| image = Madeintyo Prime Music Festival North Carolina 2018.png
| caption = MadeinTYO performing in 2018
| caption = MadeinTYO performing in 2018
| birth_name = Malcolm Jamaal Davis
| birth_name = Malcolm Jamaal Davis
| alias = {{hlist|MadeinTYO|Made in Tokyo|Mr. Tokyo<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.preciseearz.com/tokyomack-bubble-wrap-a-tap-mixtape/|title=TokyoMack – Bubble Wrap$ & A$ Tap$ #Mixtape – PreciseEarz|date=September 4, 2014|access-date=July 1, 2016}}</ref>|Jamaal Davis<ref>{{cite web|url=https://soundcloud.com/jamaaldavis/|title=JamaalxDavis|access-date=July 1, 2016}}</ref>
| alias = {{hlist|MadeinTYO|Made in Tokyo|Mr. Tokyo<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.preciseearz.com/tokyomack-bubble-wrap-a-tap-mixtape/|title=TokyoMack – Bubble Wrap$ & A$ Tap$ #Mixtape – PreciseEarz|date=September 4, 2014|access-date=July 1, 2016}}</ref>|(Jamaal) Davis<ref>{{cite web|url=https://soundcloud.com/jamaaldavis/|title=JamaalxDavis|access-date=July 1, 2016}}</ref>
}}
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1992|04|12}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1992|04|12}}
| birth_place = [[Honolulu]], [[Hawaii]], U.S.
| birth_place = [[Honolulu]], [[Hawaii]], U.S.
| origin = [[Tokyo]], Japan<br />
| origin = [[Tokyo]], Japan<br />
[[Atlanta]], [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]], U.S.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://hypebeast.com/2017/5/madeintyo-tokyo-interview-2017/|title=MadeinTYO Talks Growing Up in Japan & Sheds More Light on His Upcoming Album| date=May 31, 2017 |publisher=hypebeast|access-date=August 10, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vashtie.com/blog/featured-instant-gratification-madeintyo//|title=Featured: Quickie With MadeinTYO|publisher=vashtie|access-date=August 10, 2017}}</ref>
[[Atlanta]], [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]], U.S.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://hypebeast.com/2017/5/madeintyo-tokyo-interview-2017/|title=MadeinTYO Talks Growing Up in Japan & Sheds More Light on His Upcoming Album| date=May 31, 2017 |publisher=hypebeast|access-date=August 10, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vashtie.com/blog/featured-instant-gratification-madeintyo//|title=Featured: Quickie With MadeinTYO|publisher=vashtie|access-date=August 10, 2017}}</ref>
| genre = [[Hip hop music|Hip hop]]
| genre = [[Hip hop music|Hip hop]]
| occupation = {{hlist|Rapper|singer|songwriter}}
| occupation = {{hlist|Rapper|singer|songwriter}}
| years_active = 2015–present
| years_active = 2015–present
| label = {{hlist|[[Ingrooves]]|[[Private Club Records|Private Club]]|MADEINSOUNDS|[[Warner Records|Warner]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/madeintyo/id1064987464#fullText/|title=MadeinTYO on iTunes| website=[[iTunes]] |access-date=July 1, 2016}}</ref>|Big Noise<ref>{{cite web|url=https://bignoise.com/talent/madeintyo/|title=MadeinTYO|accessdate=July 8, 2021}}</ref>}}
| label = {{hlist|[[Ingrooves]]|[[Private Club Records|Private Club]]|MADEINSOUNDS|[[Warner Records|Warner]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/madeintyo/id1064987464#fullText/|title=MadeinTYO on iTunes| website=[[iTunes]] |access-date=July 1, 2016}}</ref>|[[Nick Gross#Big Noise|Big Noise]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://bignoise.com/talent/madeintyo/|title=MadeinTYO|accessdate=July 8, 2021}}</ref>}}
| associated_acts = {{hlist|[[24hrs (rapper)|24hrs]]|[[ASAP Ferg]]|[[Sonny Digital]]|[[Toro y Moi]]}}
{{Infobox person
{{Infobox person
| child = yes
| relatives = [[24hrs (rapper)|24hrs]] (brother)}}
{{Infobox person
| child = yes
| child = yes
| children = 1
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'''Malcolm Jamaal Davis'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://repertoire.bmi.com/title.asp?blnWriter=True&blnPublisher=True&blnArtist=True&keyID=21766254&ShowNbr=0&ShowSeqNbr=0&querytype=WorkID/|title=BMI – Repertoire Search|access-date=July 1, 2016}}{{dead link|date=March 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://hiphopsince1987.com/2014/videos/jamaal-davis-xandlerbarz-video/|title=Jamaal Davis – Xandlerbarz (Video)|date=August 27, 2014|access-date=July 1, 2016}}</ref> (born April 12, 1992), better known by his stage name '''MadeinTYO''' (pronounced '''Made in Tokyo'''), is an American-Japanese rapper and singer born in [[Honolulu]], Hawaii. He rose to prominence in 2016 after the release of his single "[[Uber Everywhere]]"; its official remix (featuring [[Travis Scott]]) was later included on his mixtape ''[[You Are Forgiven]]''. His debut studio album, ''[[Sincerely, Tokyo]]'', was released in October 2018.
'''Malcolm Jamaal Davis'''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bmi.com/news/entry/indie-spotlight-madeintyo|title=Indie Spotlight: MadeinTYO |author=Staff |date=July 6, 2017 |website=[[Broadcast Music, Inc.]] |access-date=December 15, 2024 }}</ref> (born April 12, 1992), better known by his stage name '''MadeinTYO''' (pronounced '''Made in Tokyo'''), is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. He is best known for his 2016 single "[[Uber Everywhere]]," which peaked at number 51 on the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]]. It spawned a remixed version by [[Travis Scott]], which served as lead single for his debut mixtape, ''[[You Are Forgiven]]'' (2016). His debut studio album, ''[[Sincerely, Tokyo]]'' (2018), peaked at number 98 on the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]].


== Early life ==
== Early life ==
Malcolm Jamaal Davis was born on April 12, 1992, in Honolulu, Hawaii.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTke_e5M_g4&t=12s|title=On The Come Up: Madeintyo|last=HotNewHipHop|date=June 29, 2016|via=YouTube}}</ref> He grew up as a [[Military brat (U.S. subculture)|military brat]], moving around and living in areas such as Hawaii, [[California]], [[Texas]], [[New York (state)|New York]], and [[Virginia]], before spending the rest of his teenage years in [[Tokyo]], Japan.<ref name=":0">{{cite web|url=https://www.vice.com/read/madeintyo-is-making-some-of-atlantas-best-hip-hop-from-his-parents-kitchen|title=Madeintyo Is Making Some of Atlanta's Best Hip-Hop from His Parents' Kitchen – VICE – United States|access-date=July 1, 2016}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite news|url=https://hypebeast.com/2017/5/madeintyo-tokyo-interview-2017|title=MadeinTYO Talks Growing Up in Japan & Sheds More Light on His Upcoming Album|work=HYPEBEAST|access-date=July 1, 2017}}</ref> Davis was inspired to begin writing music after watching his cousin produce music in his room while living in [[Washington, D.C.]]<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.vashtie.com/blog/featured-instant-gratification-madeintyo/|title=Featured: Quickie With MadeinTYO – VASHTIE|date=January 11, 2017|work=VASHTIE|access-date=July 1, 2017|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/magazine-feature/7401325/rapper-madeintyo-on-hit-uber-everywhere-career|title=Rapper MadeinTYO on His Hit 'Uber Everywhere': 'I Wanted to Make It Realistic, Not a Flex'|magazine=Billboard|access-date=July 2, 2017}}</ref>
Malcolm Jamaal Davis was born on April 12, 1992, in Honolulu, Hawaii.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTke_e5M_g4&t=12s|title=On The Come Up: Madeintyo|last=HotNewHipHop|date=June 29, 2016|via=YouTube}}</ref> He grew up as a [[Military brat (U.S. subculture)|military brat]], moving around and living in areas such as Hawaii, [[California]], [[Texas]], [[New York (state)|New York]], and [[Virginia]], before spending the rest of his teenage years in [[Tokyo]], Japan.<ref name=":0">{{cite web|url=https://www.vice.com/read/madeintyo-is-making-some-of-atlantas-best-hip-hop-from-his-parents-kitchen|title=Madeintyo Is Making Some of Atlanta's Best Hip-Hop from His Parents' Kitchen – VICE – United States|date=December 5, 2015 |access-date=July 1, 2016}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite news|url=https://hypebeast.com/2017/5/madeintyo-tokyo-interview-2017|title=MadeinTYO Talks Growing Up in Japan & Sheds More Light on His Upcoming Album|work=HYPEBEAST|access-date=July 1, 2017}}</ref> Davis was inspired to begin writing music after watching his cousin produce music in his room while living in [[Washington, D.C.]]<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.vashtie.com/blog/featured-instant-gratification-madeintyo/|title=Featured: Quickie With MadeinTYO – VASHTIE|date=January 11, 2017|work=VASHTIE|access-date=July 1, 2017|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/magazine-feature/7401325/rapper-madeintyo-on-hit-uber-everywhere-career|title=Rapper MadeinTYO on His Hit 'Uber Everywhere': 'I Wanted to Make It Realistic, Not a Flex'|magazine=Billboard|access-date=July 2, 2017}}</ref>


After he came back from a trip from Tokyo to the United States, Davis moved to [[Atlanta]] with his older brother [[24hrs (rapper)|24hrs]] for his later young adulthood.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://vimeo.com/50471773|title=Jamaal Davis – Nightime Coolin|access-date=July 1, 2016}}</ref><ref name=":0" /><ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/madeintyo/id1064987464|title=Madeintyo on iTunes| website=[[iTunes]] |access-date=July 1, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://genius.com/a/how-the-artist-formerly-known-as-rolls-royce-rizzy-reinvented-himself-as-24hrs|title=How The Artist Formerly Known As Rolls Royce Rizzy Reinvented Himself As 24hrs|website=Genius|language=en|access-date=February 14, 2018}}</ref>
After he came back from a trip from Tokyo to the United States, Davis moved to [[Atlanta]] with his older brother [[24hrs (rapper)|24hrs]] for his later young adulthood.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://vimeo.com/50471773|title=(Jamaal) Davis – Nightime Coolin|access-date=July 1, 2016}}</ref><ref name=":0" /><ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/madeintyo/id1064987464|title=Madeintyo on iTunes| website=[[iTunes]] |access-date=July 1, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://genius.com/a/how-the-artist-formerly-known-as-rolls-royce-rizzy-reinvented-himself-as-24hrs|title=How The Artist Formerly Known As Rolls Royce Rizzy Reinvented Himself As 24hrs|website=Genius|language=en|access-date=February 14, 2018}}</ref>


== Career ==
== Career ==
MadeinTYO released his debut single titled "[[Uber Everywhere]]" on February 26, 2016, on Commission Music and Private Club Records. The song peaked at number 51 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and number 10 on urban radio. The official remix of the song featured American rapper [[Travis Scott]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thefader.com/2016/07/12/madeintyo-uber-everywhere-music-video-travis-scott|title=Madeintyo's "Uber Everywhere" Video With Travis Scott Is Like An Indie "California Love"|work=[[The Fader]]|date=July 12, 2016|access-date=September 5, 2016}}</ref> The single was eventually certified [[Music certification|double platinum]] by the [[Recording Industry Association of America certification|Recording Industry Association of America]] (RIAA).<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2016/12/madeintyo-gets-first-platinum-plaque/|title=Madeintyo Gets His First Platinum Plaque – XXL|website=XXL Mag|access-date=February 14, 2018}}</ref> His subsequent singles, "I Want" (featuring [[2 Chainz]]) and "Skateboard P", were certified gold and platinum by the RIAA.<ref name="RIAA">{{cite web| url=https://www.riaa.com/gold-platinum/?tab_active=default-award&ar=MadeinTYO| title=Gold & Platinum – RIAA| publisher=[[Recording Industry Association of America]]| access-date=March 14, 2017}}</ref> The remix version of the latter features rapper [[Big Sean]] was released on November 4, 2016.
MadeinTYO released his debut single titled "[[Uber Everywhere]]" on February 26, 2016, on Commission Music and Private Club Records. The song peaked at number 51 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and number 10 on urban radio. The official remix of the song featured American rapper [[Travis Scott]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thefader.com/2016/07/12/madeintyo-uber-everywhere-music-video-travis-scott|title=Madeintyo's "Uber Everywhere" Video With Travis Scott Is Like An Indie "California Love"|work=[[The Fader]]|date=July 12, 2016|access-date=September 5, 2016}}</ref> The single was eventually certified [[Music certification|double platinum]] by the [[Recording Industry Association of America certification|Recording Industry Association of America]] (RIAA).<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2016/12/madeintyo-gets-first-platinum-plaque/|title=Madeintyo Gets His First Platinum Plaque – XXL|website=XXL Mag|date=December 5, 2016 |access-date=February 14, 2018}}</ref> His subsequent singles, "I Want" (featuring [[2 Chainz]]) and "Skateboard P", were certified gold and platinum by the RIAA.<ref name="RIAA">{{cite web| url=https://www.riaa.com/gold-platinum/?tab_active=default-award&ar=MadeinTYO| title=Gold & Platinum – RIAA| publisher=[[Recording Industry Association of America]]| access-date=March 14, 2017}}</ref> The remix version of the latter features rapper [[Big Sean]] was released on November 4, 2016.


In April 2016, MadeinTYO premiered his debut mixtape, ''[[You Are Forgiven]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/madeintyo-you-are-forgiven-disc-2-new-mixtape.116384.html|title=Madeintyo – You Are Forgiven (Disc 2)|date=April 26, 2016|work=HotNewHipHop|access-date=September 5, 2016}}</ref> It was commercially released on [[iTunes]] in August 2016.<ref name="ForgiveniTunes">{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/you-are-forgiven/id1136241000|title=You Are Forgiven by Madeintyo|work=iTunes| date=August 19, 2016 |access-date=September 5, 2016}}</ref> ''You Are Forgiven'' peaked at number 122 on the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]] chart.:<ref name="B200">{{cite magazine |url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/6901739/madeintyo/chart?f=305 |title=MadeinTYO – Chart History: Billboard 200 |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |access-date=August 30, 2016}}</ref> According to ''[[Business Insider]]'', MadeinTYO was one of the top five most streamed new artists of 2016 on [[Spotify]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://uk.businessinsider.com/spotifys-biggest-breakout-artists-of-2016-2016-11|title=The top 5 breakout artists of 2016 who you need to hear, according to Spotify|work=Business Insider|access-date=February 14, 2018}}</ref> MadeinTYO has released two [[Extended play|EPs]], ''24Hrs in Tokyo'' (a collaboration with his brother, 24hrs) and ''True's World'', in 2016 and 2017, respectively.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2016/08/madeintyo-thank-you-mr-tokyo-ep/|title=Madeintyo and 24Hrs Drop Their '24hrs in Tokyo' EP|website=XXL|access-date=December 28, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/trues-world-ep/id1267362989|title=True's World – EP by MadeinTYO on Apple Music|website=iTunes|access-date=August 12, 2017}}</ref>
In April 2016, MadeinTYO premiered his debut mixtape, ''[[You Are Forgiven]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/madeintyo-you-are-forgiven-disc-2-new-mixtape.116384.html|title=Madeintyo – You Are Forgiven (Disc 2)|date=April 26, 2016|work=HotNewHipHop|access-date=September 5, 2016}}</ref> It was commercially released on [[iTunes]] in August 2016.<ref name="ForgiveniTunes">{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/you-are-forgiven/id1136241000|title=You Are Forgiven by Madeintyo|work=iTunes| date=August 19, 2016 |access-date=September 5, 2016}}</ref> ''You Are Forgiven'' peaked at number 122 on the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]].<ref name="B200">{{cite magazine |url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/6901739/madeintyo/chart?f=305 |title=MadeinTYO – Chart History: Billboard 200 |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |access-date=August 30, 2016}}</ref> According to ''[[Business Insider]]'', MadeinTYO was one of the top five most streamed new artists of 2016 on [[Spotify]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.businessinsider.com/spotifys-biggest-breakout-artists-of-2016-2016-11|title=The top 5 breakout artists of 2016 who you need to hear, according to Spotify|work=Business Insider|access-date=February 14, 2018}}</ref> MadeinTYO released two [[Extended play|EPs]], ''24Hrs in Tokyo'' (a collaboration with his brother, 24hrs) and ''True's World'', in 2016 and 2017, respectively.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2016/08/madeintyo-thank-you-mr-tokyo-ep/|title=Madeintyo and 24Hrs Drop Their '24hrs in Tokyo' EP|website=XXL|date=August 19, 2016 |access-date=December 28, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/trues-world-ep/id1267362989|title=True's World – EP by MadeinTYO on Apple Music|website=iTunes|access-date=August 12, 2017}}</ref>


In 2017, MadeinTYO was selected for that year's ''[[XXL (magazine)|XXL]]'' freshman class list along with [[A Boogie wit da Hoodie]], [[PnB Rock]], [[Playboi Carti]], [[Ugly God]], [[Kyle (rapper)|Kyle]], [[Aminé]], [[Kamaiyah]], [[Kap G]], and [[XXXTentacion]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2017/06/2017-xxl-freshman-cover/|title=2017 XXL Freshman Cover Revealed|website=XXL Mag|language=en-US|access-date=August 1, 2017}}</ref>
In 2017, MadeinTYO was selected for that year's ''[[XXL (magazine)|XXL]]'' freshman class list along with [[A Boogie wit da Hoodie]], [[PnB Rock]], [[Playboi Carti]], [[Ugly God]], [[Kyle (rapper)|Kyle]], [[Aminé]], [[Kamaiyah]], [[Kap G]], and [[XXXTentacion]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2017/06/2017-xxl-freshman-cover/|title=2017 XXL Freshman Cover Revealed|website=XXL Mag|date=June 13, 2017 |language=en-US|access-date=August 1, 2017}}</ref>


On June 1, 2018, MadeinTYO released a single "Ned Flanders" featuring rapper [[ASAP Ferg]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/asap-ferg-joins-madeintyo-on-new-song-ned-flanders-new-song.1978848.html|title=A$AP Ferg Joins Madeintyo On New Song "Ned Flanders"|work=HotNewHipHop|access-date=June 15, 2018}}</ref> It later served as the lead single from his debut studio album, ''[[Sincerely, Tokyo]]'', released on October 26, 2018.
On June 1, 2018, MadeinTYO released a single "Ned Flanders" featuring rapper [[ASAP Ferg]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/asap-ferg-joins-madeintyo-on-new-song-ned-flanders-new-song.1978848.html|title=A$AP Ferg Joins Madeintyo On New Song "Ned Flanders"|work=HotNewHipHop|access-date=June 15, 2018}}</ref> It later served as the lead single from his debut studio album, ''[[Sincerely, Tokyo]]'', released on October 26, 2018.


On October 30, 2020, he released his second studio album, ''Never Forgotten''.
On October 30, 2020, he released his second studio album, ''Never Forgotten''. The album had features from artists including [[J Balvin]], [[Young Nudy]], and [[Ty Dolla Sign]].

In 2021, a collaborative album with [[UnoTheActivist]] titled ''Yokohama'' was released. On February 19, 2021 he officially released the single "HUNNIDDOLLA", which as of March 2024 had over 82 million streams on Spotify.

In 2023, he released his third studio album, ''NEO TYO.'' The album consists of 12 tracks featuring [[Famous Dex]] among other artists.

In 2024, he released an album ''TYO 808, with 18 tracks.''


== Artistry ==
== Artistry ==
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== Personal life ==
== Personal life ==
Davis began dating Philadelphia based painter and digital artist Distortedd (real name Anhia Santana), in late 2015. The couple announced that they were expecting a baby boy in June 2016 via social media. Their son was born on January 29, 2017.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2017/01/madeintyo-welcomes-first-child/|title=Madeintyo Welcomes His First Child – XXL|website=XXL Mag|language=en-US|access-date=July 1, 2017}}</ref> The couple announced that they were engaged in February 2017. The engagement was later called off.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDd_djuUW78|title=MadeinTyo Hot 97 interview|date=February 23, 2017|website=Youtube|access-date=July 1, 2017}}</ref> Davis lives in Los Angeles with his son.<ref name=":1" />
Davis began dating Philadelphia based painter and digital artist Distortedd (real name Anhia Santana), in late 2015. The couple announced that they were expecting a baby boy in June 2016 via social media. Their son was born on January 29, 2017.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2017/01/madeintyo-welcomes-first-child/|title=Madeintyo Welcomes His First Child – XXL|website=XXL Mag|date=January 30, 2017 |language=en-US|access-date=July 1, 2017}}</ref> The couple announced that they were engaged in February 2017. The engagement was later called off.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDd_djuUW78|title=MadeinTyo Hot 97 interview|date=February 23, 2017|website=Youtube|access-date=July 1, 2017}}</ref> Davis lives in Los Angeles with his son.<ref name=":1" />


== Discography ==
== Discography ==
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* ''[[Sincerely, Tokyo]]'' (2018)
* ''[[Sincerely, Tokyo]]'' (2018)
* ''Never Forgotten'' (2020)
* ''Never Forgotten'' (2020)
* ''NEO TYO'' (2023)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/neo-tyo/1667189539|title=MadeinTYO - NEO TYO |publisher=[[Apple Music]] Tyo 808 (2024) |accessdate= February 17, 2023}}</ref>
* ''TYO 808'' (2024)


== References ==
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MadeinTYO
MadeinTYO performing in 2018
MadeinTYO performing in 2018
Background information
Birth nameMalcolm Jamaal Davis
Also known as
  • MadeinTYO
  • Made in Tokyo
  • Mr. Tokyo[1]
  • (Jamaal) Davis[2]
Born (1992-04-12) April 12, 1992 (age 32)
Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
OriginTokyo, Japan
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.[3][4]
GenresHip hop
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
Years active2015–present
Labels
Relatives24hrs (brother)
Children1
Websitemadeintyo.com

Malcolm Jamaal Davis[7] (born April 12, 1992), better known by his stage name MadeinTYO (pronounced Made in Tokyo), is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. He is best known for his 2016 single "Uber Everywhere," which peaked at number 51 on the Billboard Hot 100. It spawned a remixed version by Travis Scott, which served as lead single for his debut mixtape, You Are Forgiven (2016). His debut studio album, Sincerely, Tokyo (2018), peaked at number 98 on the Billboard 200.

Early life

[edit]

Malcolm Jamaal Davis was born on April 12, 1992, in Honolulu, Hawaii.[8] He grew up as a military brat, moving around and living in areas such as Hawaii, California, Texas, New York, and Virginia, before spending the rest of his teenage years in Tokyo, Japan.[9][10] Davis was inspired to begin writing music after watching his cousin produce music in his room while living in Washington, D.C.[11][12]

After he came back from a trip from Tokyo to the United States, Davis moved to Atlanta with his older brother 24hrs for his later young adulthood.[13][9][14][15]

Career

[edit]

MadeinTYO released his debut single titled "Uber Everywhere" on February 26, 2016, on Commission Music and Private Club Records. The song peaked at number 51 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 10 on urban radio. The official remix of the song featured American rapper Travis Scott.[16] The single was eventually certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).[17] His subsequent singles, "I Want" (featuring 2 Chainz) and "Skateboard P", were certified gold and platinum by the RIAA.[18] The remix version of the latter features rapper Big Sean was released on November 4, 2016.

In April 2016, MadeinTYO premiered his debut mixtape, You Are Forgiven.[19] It was commercially released on iTunes in August 2016.[20] You Are Forgiven peaked at number 122 on the Billboard 200.[21] According to Business Insider, MadeinTYO was one of the top five most streamed new artists of 2016 on Spotify.[22] MadeinTYO released two EPs, 24Hrs in Tokyo (a collaboration with his brother, 24hrs) and True's World, in 2016 and 2017, respectively.[23][24]

In 2017, MadeinTYO was selected for that year's XXL freshman class list along with A Boogie wit da Hoodie, PnB Rock, Playboi Carti, Ugly God, Kyle, Aminé, Kamaiyah, Kap G, and XXXTentacion.[25]

On June 1, 2018, MadeinTYO released a single "Ned Flanders" featuring rapper ASAP Ferg.[26] It later served as the lead single from his debut studio album, Sincerely, Tokyo, released on October 26, 2018.

On October 30, 2020, he released his second studio album, Never Forgotten. The album had features from artists including J Balvin, Young Nudy, and Ty Dolla Sign.

In 2021, a collaborative album with UnoTheActivist titled Yokohama was released. On February 19, 2021 he officially released the single "HUNNIDDOLLA", which as of March 2024 had over 82 million streams on Spotify.

In 2023, he released his third studio album, NEO TYO. The album consists of 12 tracks featuring Famous Dex among other artists.

In 2024, he released an album TYO 808, with 18 tracks.

Artistry

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In an XXL interview, Davis cited Pharrell, 24hrs, Gucci Mane, and M.I.A. as influences.[citation needed]

Personal life

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Davis began dating Philadelphia based painter and digital artist Distortedd (real name Anhia Santana), in late 2015. The couple announced that they were expecting a baby boy in June 2016 via social media. Their son was born on January 29, 2017.[27] The couple announced that they were engaged in February 2017. The engagement was later called off.[28] Davis lives in Los Angeles with his son.[10]

Discography

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Main article: MadeinTYO discography

References

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  2. ^ "JamaalxDavis". Retrieved July 1, 2016.
  3. ^ "MadeinTYO Talks Growing Up in Japan & Sheds More Light on His Upcoming Album". hypebeast. May 31, 2017. Retrieved August 10, 2017.
  4. ^ "Featured: Quickie With MadeinTYO". vashtie. Retrieved August 10, 2017.
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  7. ^ Staff (July 6, 2017). "Indie Spotlight: MadeinTYO". Broadcast Music, Inc. Retrieved December 15, 2024.
  8. ^ HotNewHipHop (June 29, 2016). "On The Come Up: Madeintyo" – via YouTube.
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  12. ^ "Rapper MadeinTYO on His Hit 'Uber Everywhere': 'I Wanted to Make It Realistic, Not a Flex'". Billboard. Retrieved July 2, 2017.
  13. ^ "(Jamaal) Davis – Nightime Coolin". Retrieved July 1, 2016.
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  15. ^ "How The Artist Formerly Known As Rolls Royce Rizzy Reinvented Himself As 24hrs". Genius. Retrieved February 14, 2018.
  16. ^ "Madeintyo's "Uber Everywhere" Video With Travis Scott Is Like An Indie "California Love"". The Fader. July 12, 2016. Retrieved September 5, 2016.
  17. ^ "Madeintyo Gets His First Platinum Plaque – XXL". XXL Mag. December 5, 2016. Retrieved February 14, 2018.
  18. ^ "Gold & Platinum – RIAA". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved March 14, 2017.
  19. ^ "Madeintyo – You Are Forgiven (Disc 2)". HotNewHipHop. April 26, 2016. Retrieved September 5, 2016.
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  21. ^ "MadeinTYO – Chart History: Billboard 200". Billboard. Retrieved August 30, 2016.
  22. ^ "The top 5 breakout artists of 2016 who you need to hear, according to Spotify". Business Insider. Retrieved February 14, 2018.
  23. ^ "Madeintyo and 24Hrs Drop Their '24hrs in Tokyo' EP". XXL. August 19, 2016. Retrieved December 28, 2016.
  24. ^ "True's World – EP by MadeinTYO on Apple Music". iTunes. Retrieved August 12, 2017.
  25. ^ "2017 XXL Freshman Cover Revealed". XXL Mag. June 13, 2017. Retrieved August 1, 2017.
  26. ^ "A$AP Ferg Joins Madeintyo On New Song "Ned Flanders"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved June 15, 2018.
  27. ^ "Madeintyo Welcomes His First Child – XXL". XXL Mag. January 30, 2017. Retrieved July 1, 2017.
  28. ^ "MadeinTyo Hot 97 interview". Youtube. February 23, 2017. Retrieved July 1, 2017.
  29. ^ "MadeinTYO - NEO TYO". Apple Music Tyo 808 (2024). Retrieved February 17, 2023.
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