MC Davo

MC Davo — born David Sierra Trevino — is a rapper and social media figure from Monterrey, Mexico. He recorded his lightning-fast raps and head-nodding melodies in his bedroom while also performing in local bars, town squares, and at regional festivals. Davo released his first major work in 2008 on MySpace as free downloads. Amassing a fan base with Haciendo lo Imposible (“Doing the Impossible”), he also participated in underground rap battles to increase his street credibility and exposure. His follow-up, 2010′s La Dejo a Tu Criterio (“I Leave It to Your Judgment”), was released on Howse Records and produced by frequent collaborators Kodigo 36. His big breakthrough arrived in 2011 with the release of Psicosis (“Psychosis”), followed by a 2012 sequel that featured contributions from Meny Mendez. In 2014, Davo signed with Warner Music Mexico and released El Dominio (“Domain”). The album — which added a touch of reggaeton to his laid-back hip-hop sound — went gold and was reissued in a deluxe version the following year. ~ Neil Z. Yeung