Micah Davis (born June 8, 1993), known professionally as Masego (), is a Jamaican-American musician and singer known for incorporating the

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into his music. Masego released two EPs in 2016, ''The Pink Polo EP'' with Medasin, and ''Loose Thoughts''. He gained widespread attention with his collaborative record with FKJ called "Tadow" in 2017. In 2018, he released his debut album '' Lady Lady''.

Early life

Micah Davis was born to a Jamaican father and an African-American mother. His father was in the U.S. Air Force and his mother was an entrepreneur. He also has two sisters and a brother in law. One of his sisters is a musical artist as well, the other is involved in acting and media outlets. Both his mother and father were also pastors and he was raised in a non-denominational Christian home. The military travels eventually led his family to Virginia. He also lived in

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for a couple of years while his family was moving around from state to state. He first learned how to play the drums without formal lessons in his youth. Davis has spoken about learning the piano, sax, and various drum machines. In high school, Davis adopted the name Masego, a Tswana translation of his church name "blessing." Davis attended

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in Newport News, and

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in Norfolk, Virginia before leaving to focus solely on his musical career.

Musical career

In 2015, Masego released the collaborative extended play, ''The Pink Polo EP'' with Medasin, spawning the single "Girls That Dance". The next year, he released his EP ''Loose Thoughts''. On September 7, 2018, he released his debut album '' Lady Lady'', including guest features from FKJ,

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, and De' Wayne Jackson. His EP, '' Studying Abroad'' was released on November 13, 2020.

Artistry

Musical style and influences

Drawing from his upbringing of both his parents being pastors, Davis stated that church allowed him a place to learn music from talented musicians. Davis also cited Lukky (DJ PLM),

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as influences. Davis grew up in a room with over 200 vinyl records on the walls while simultaneously having friends giving him hard hitting drums and trap music influences. He refers to his own musical style as "TrapHouseJazz".

Discography

Studio albums

Extended plays

Singles

Other charted songs

Other guest appearances

Production discography

2016

Masego & Medasin – ''The Pink Polo EP'' * 08. "Love Be Like (Medasin Remix)" Masego – ''Loose Thoughts'' * All tracks (guest 'ghost' producer Lukky, DJ PLM)

2018

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'' * 03. "Touch the Floor" Masego – ''Lady Lady'' * All tracks

2019

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'' * 04. "Up Late"

2021

Judas and the Black Messiah: The Inspired Album * 08. "Somethin' Ain't Right" (Masego featuring

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References

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* {{Authority control Living people 1993 births 21st-century American singers African-American male singers American people of Jamaican descent Musicians from Newport News, Virginia Singers from Virginia