Performers
Yvad
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Yvad has toured as a singer with Mighty Diamonds, Israel Vibration, Bunny Wailer, Andrew Tosh and the Wailers world tour. He has performed at world events, such as, Reggae on the River, Reggae Sun Splash and Marley Magic tour. His music has been played on radio stations worldwide.

He has produced other artists under his own record label, “Yvad Reggae.” His 2004 album was titled “Justice,” and it sent a message about the issues of the world today. Yvad toured with the Wailers as their lead singer from 2006 through 2013. His latest album is called “The Sojourner,” and is distributed by VP Records.

At three years old he moved to the hills of Spaldings, in the parish of Clarendon. Kevin Davy, aka “Yvad” has been in the music business since he was a child, playing the guitar, piano & voicing in the choir of the Moravian Church. His musical inspiration came from his uncle & his grandfather during that time. Yvad eventually bloomed into a realistic music song writer, producer & singer. He has created his own genre to be the true art form of reggae culture music. After graduating from high school (Knox College) in 1993, Yvad embarked upon a mission to build on his music career in Kingston. During that time Yvad was already inspired by the music of the legendary Bob Marley & Peter Tosh. Upon arriving in Kingston, Yvad could not wait to visit Tuff Gong. One day while at the Tuff Gong Museum, Yvad was doing an acoustic piece with his guitar when he was approached by Stephen Marley, who took a likeness to his music. Yvad’s musical career then began after being introduced to Cedella Marley who eventually became his manager. His notoriety increased while he was being groomed in the Tuff Gong camp along with the children of reggae royalty, Bob Marley. The release of his first album titled, “Young Gifted & Dread” was recorded at Tuff Gong Recording Studio, and it gathered international attention. During that time Yvad embraced Rasta Fari and his talent was so rigorous & prominent that his first single “We Need Love”, won an award at the Jamaican Music Award as best produced single in 1995. Yvad was then touring the world with the Marleys & was then featured in a reggae special that was produced for & rotated heavily on BET. In 1997 Yvad was featured in the Marley Magic in New York City, Central Park along with the Marley family, Rita, Ziggy, Cedella, Stephen, Julian and Damion.