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ALBUMWorking Title For the Album Secret WatersCities Aviv
Albums by Cities Aviv
ALBUMWorking Title For the Album Secret WatersCities Aviv
ALBUMMAN PLAYS the HORN (Director's Cut)Cities Aviv
ALBUMThe Crashing Sound of How It GoesCities Aviv
ALBUMAccompanied by a Blazing SoloCities Aviv
ALBUMGumCities Aviv
ALBUMImmortal FlameCities Aviv
ALBUMRaised for a Better ViewCities Aviv
ALBUMYour Discretion Is TrustCities Aviv
ALBUMCome to LifeCities Aviv
ALBUMBlack Pleasure 2012Cities Aviv
Artist Biography
Underground Memphis producer/rapper Gavin Mays lays down hazy beats in his solo project Cities Aviv. Influenced by left-of-center rap groups like Three 6 Mafia, 8Ball & MJG, and Black Moon, he released his own 2011 mixtape, Digital Lows, at the age of 22. Pitchfork and Spin gave the album glowing reviews, calling it one of the best underground rap releases of the year. He released the Black Pleasure album in 2012 on the streetwear brand Mishka's record label before signing with the Young One imprint, who released his album Come to Life the following year. He collaborated with Mykki Blanco and Antwon in 2014, and relocated to Brooklyn. ~ Jason Lymangrover
Hometown
Memphis, TN, United States
Genre
Hip-Hop/Rap