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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|publisher=|accessdate=1 July 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://hiphopsince1987.com/2014/videos/jamaal-davis-xandlerbarz-video/|title=Jamaal Davis – Xandlerbarz (Video)|date=27 August 2014|publisher=|accessdate=1 July 2016}}</ref> (born April 12, 1992), better known by his [[stage name]] '''MadeinTYO''' (pronounced '''Made in Tokyo'''), is an American rapper, singer and songwriter from [[Atlanta, Georgia]].<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|publisher=|accessdate=1 July 2016}}</ref> He rose to prominence in 2016 after the release of his single "[[Uber Everywhere]]; its offical 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=http://repertoire.bmi.com/title.asp?blnWriter=True&blnPublisher=True&blnArtist=True&keyID=21766254&ShowNbr=0&ShowSeqNbr=0&querytype=WorkID/|title=BMI - Repertoire Search|publisher=|accessdate=1 July 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://hiphopsince1987.com/2014/videos/jamaal-davis-xandlerbarz-video/|title=Jamaal Davis – Xandlerbarz (Video)|date=27 August 2014|publisher=|accessdate=1 July 2016}}</ref> (born April 12, 1992), better known by his [[stage name]] '''MadeinTYO''' (pronounced '''Made in Tokyo'''), is an American rapper, singer and songwriter from [[Atlanta, Georgia]].<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|publisher=|accessdate=1 July 2016}}</ref> He rose to prominence in 2016 after the release of his single "[[Uber Everywhere]]"; its offical remix (featuring [[Travis Scott]]) was later included on his mixtape ''[[You Are Forgiven]]''. His debut studio album, ''[[Sincerely, Tokyo]]'', was released in October 2018.


==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|first=|last=HotNewHipHop|date=29 June 2016|publisher=|via=YouTube}}</ref> He grew up as a [[Military brat (U.S. subculture)|military brat]], moving around and living in areas such as [[California]], [[Virginia]], and [[Texas]] before spending the rest of his teenage years in [[Yokosuka, Kanagawa]], finishing high school in Japan's [[Nile C. Kinnick High School]].<ref name=":0" /><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=2017-07-01|language=en}}</ref> Davis was inspired to begin writing music after watching his cousin produce music in his room while living in [[Washington, D.C.|Washington, D.C]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.vashtie.com/blog/featured-instant-gratification-madeintyo/|title=Featured: Quickie With MadeinTYO - VASHTIE|date=2017-01-11|work=VASHTIE|access-date=2017-07-01|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|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'|work=Billboard|access-date=2017-07-02}}</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|first=|last=HotNewHipHop|date=29 June 2016|publisher=|via=YouTube}}</ref> He grew up as a [[Military brat (U.S. subculture)|military brat]], moving around and living in areas such as [[California]], [[Virginia]], and [[Texas]] before spending the rest of his teenage years in [[Yokosuka, Kanagawa]], finishing high school in Japan's [[Nile C. Kinnick High School]].<ref name=":0" /><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=2017-07-01|language=en}}</ref> Davis was inspired to begin writing music after watching his cousin produce music in his room while living in [[Washington, D.C.|Washington, D.C]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.vashtie.com/blog/featured-instant-gratification-madeintyo/|title=Featured: Quickie With MadeinTYO - VASHTIE|date=2017-01-11|work=VASHTIE|access-date=2017-07-01|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|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'|work=Billboard|access-date=2017-07-02}}</ref>


After high school, Davis moved back to [[Atlanta, Georgia]] with his older brother, rapper Robert "24hrs" Davis (formerly known as Royce Rizzy).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://vimeo.com/50471773|title=Jamaal Davis - Nightime Coolin|publisher=|accessdate=1 July 2016}}</ref><ref name=":0" /><ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/madeintyo/id1064987464|title=Madeintyo on iTunes|publisher=|accessdate=1 July 2016}}</ref>
After high school, Davis moved back to [[Atlanta, Georgia]] with his older brother, rapper Robert "24hrs" Davis (formerly known as Royce Rizzy).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://vimeo.com/50471773|title=Jamaal Davis - Nightime Coolin|publisher=|accessdate=1 July 2016}}</ref><ref name=":0" /><ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/madeintyo/id1064987464|title=Madeintyo on iTunes|publisher=|accessdate=1 July 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=2018-02-14}}</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 version 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|accessdate=September 5, 2016}}</ref> The single was eventually certified [[Music certification|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=2018-02-14}}</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]]| accessdate=March 14, 2017}}</ref>
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|accessdate=September 5, 2016}}</ref> The single was eventually certified [[Music certification|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=2018-02-14}}</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]]| accessdate=March 14, 2017}}</ref> The remix version of the latter features rapper [[Big Sean]].


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|accessdate=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|accessdate=September 5, 2016}}</ref> ''You Are Forgiven'' peaked at number 122 on the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]] chart.:<ref name="B200">{{cite web |url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/6901739/madeintyo/chart?f=305 |title=MadeinTYO – Chart History: Billboard 200 |work=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |accessdate=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=2018-02-14}}</ref> MadeinTYO has released two [[Extended play|EP]]<nowiki/>s, ''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|accessdate=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|accessdate=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|accessdate=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|accessdate=September 5, 2016}}</ref> ''You Are Forgiven'' peaked at number 122 on the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]] chart.:<ref name="B200">{{cite web |url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/6901739/madeintyo/chart?f=305 |title=MadeinTYO – Chart History: Billboard 200 |work=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |accessdate=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=2018-02-14}}</ref> MadeinTYO has released two [[Extended play|EP]]<nowiki/>s, ''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|accessdate=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|accessdate=August 12, 2017}}</ref>
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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=2017-07-01}}</ref> The couple also announced that they were engaged on February 14, 2017. Due to complications in their relationship however, the engagement was later called off.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDd_djuUW78|title=MadeinTyo Hot 97 interview|last=|first=|date=February 23, 2017|website=Youtube|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|accessdate=1 July 2017}}</ref> Davis currently lives in [[Los Angeles|Los Angeles, California]] 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|language=en-US|access-date=2017-07-01}}</ref> The couple also announced that they were engaged on February 14, 2017. Due to complications in their relationship however, the engagement was later called off.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDd_djuUW78|title=MadeinTyo Hot 97 interview|last=|first=|date=February 23, 2017|website=Youtube|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|accessdate=1 July 2017}}</ref> Davis currently lives in [[Los Angeles|Los Angeles, California]] with his son.<ref name=":1" />

Davis has a brother, who goes by the stage name 24hrs, who is also a rapper.<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=2018-02-14}}</ref>


==Discography==
==Discography==

Revision as of 20:26, 16 June 2019

MadeinTYO
MadeinTYO performing in September 2016
MadeinTYO performing in September 2016
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
OriginAtlanta, Georgia, United States[3][4]
Genres
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
InstrumentVocals
Years active2015–present
Labels
(former)

Malcolm Jamaal Davis[6][7] (born April 12, 1992), better known by his stage name MadeinTYO (pronounced Made in Tokyo), is an American rapper, singer and songwriter from Atlanta, Georgia.[8] He rose to prominence in 2016 after the release of his single "Uber Everywhere"; its offical remix (featuring Travis Scott) was later included on his mixtape You Are Forgiven. His debut studio album, Sincerely, Tokyo, was released in October 2018.

Early life

Malcolm Jamaal Davis was born on April 12, 1992 in Honolulu, Hawaii.[9] He grew up as a military brat, moving around and living in areas such as California, Virginia, and Texas before spending the rest of his teenage years in Yokosuka, Kanagawa, finishing high school in Japan's Nile C. Kinnick High School.[8][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 high school, Davis moved back to Atlanta, Georgia with his older brother, rapper Robert "24hrs" Davis (formerly known as Royce Rizzy).[13][8][14][15]

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.[16] The single was eventually certified 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.

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 chart.:[21] According to Business Insider, MadeinTYO was one of the top five most streamed new artists of 2016 on Spotify.[22] MadeinTYO has 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.[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 and most recent album, Sincerely, Tokyo, released on October 26, 2018.

Artistry

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

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.[27] The couple also announced that they were engaged on February 14, 2017. Due to complications in their relationship however, the engagement was later called off.[28] Davis currently lives in Los Angeles, California with his son.[10]

Discography

Main article: MadeinTYO discography

References

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  7. ^ "Jamaal Davis – Xandlerbarz (Video)". 27 August 2014. Retrieved 1 July 2016.
  8. ^ a b c "Madeintyo Is Making Some of Atlanta's Best Hip-Hop from His Parents' Kitchen - VICE - United States". Retrieved 1 July 2016.
  9. ^ HotNewHipHop (29 June 2016). "On The Come Up: Madeintyo" – via YouTube.
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  11. ^ "Featured: Quickie With MadeinTYO - VASHTIE". VASHTIE. 2017-01-11. Retrieved 2017-07-01.
  12. ^ "Rapper MadeinTYO on His Hit 'Uber Everywhere': 'I Wanted to Make It Realistic, Not a Flex'". Billboard. Retrieved 2017-07-02.
  13. ^ "Jamaal Davis - Nightime Coolin". Retrieved 1 July 2016.
  14. ^ "Madeintyo on iTunes". Retrieved 1 July 2016.
  15. ^ "How The Artist Formerly Known As Rolls Royce Rizzy Reinvented Himself As 24hrs". Genius. Retrieved 2018-02-14.
  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. Retrieved 2018-02-14.
  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.
  20. ^ "You Are Forgiven by Madeintyo". iTunes. Retrieved September 5, 2016.
  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 2018-02-14.
  23. ^ "Madeintyo and 24Hrs Drop Their '24hrs in Tokyo' EP". XXL. 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. Retrieved 2017-08-01.
  26. ^ "A$AP Ferg Joins Madeintyo On New Song "Ned Flanders"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 2018-06-15.
  27. ^ "Madeintyo Welcomes His First Child - XXL". XXL Mag. Retrieved 2017-07-01.
  28. ^ "MadeinTyo Hot 97 interview". Youtube. February 23, 2017. Retrieved 1 July 2017. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
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