User:Mad Bwoy KMG/sandbox

Fedrick “Mad Bwoy” Manderson, he was born and raised in Kingston Jamaica. He grew up listening to the sounds of Reggae, Hip-Hop and R&B music by legendary artists like Bob Marley, Beres Hammand, Michael Jackson, Bounty Killer and R. Kelly. As he got older he began to listen to everything from the Bee Gee’s to Biggie Smalls and Tupac, which continue to inspire him. As a child Mad Bwoy spent a great deal of time in the studio with his brother, music producer and artist, Cush Hunta. Under his brother’s guidance Mad Bwoy began recording demos and developing his own unique sound. In 2005 Mad Bwoy migrated to America Queens N.Y. but he did started to focus on is music career until 2006 when he moved to New Hampshire, where he started to focus on his music career, while at the time he was working in Wal-mart trying to balancing a steady paying job and his music at the same time.. He started to record at a small in house studio, at is friend house, Mitch Green. That’s where he recorded his first vocal. As time went by Mad Bwoy’s career started to develop, and he began to record 3 songs a week. At the time he was more of a gangster rapper, but as time went by Mad Bwoy toned down his lyrics so they were more people friendly.

Mad Bwoy released his first mix tape in the summer of 2007 entitled “KING OF 603,” which was hosted by the renowned DJ 4iegn of Renegade Sound Station. “KING OF 603” has helped Mad Bwoy get featured on many radio stations including Jam’n 94.5, 88.9 WERS, and 87.9 The Beat. His first work got him on a lot of mainstream websites and articles, as well as the Jamaican Star in 2008. Mad Bwoy has thrived off of his last album “Mr. She Like It,” which was released in November of 2009. He has also been featured on mix tapes worldwide including Futurist Drop with DJ Weedim from Straightup Sound. Mad Bwoy has been a part of Jammin High with DJ Bus High, also from Straightup Sound, as well as Pon Di Corner with DJ Alexbadman and DJ Sesilover from Irie Soldiers Sound.

Mad Bwoy has recently finished his new album/mix-tape “Best Kept Secret”. The album/mix-tape was released on January 27th 2012, with 2 different versions. " Fans Edition" which is a more album concept,and " Reloaded" which is a remixed album done by KMG Dj " J styles" and hosted by Renegade Soundstation/Jamn 94.5 " Dj Kojak". In the first 2 months of releasing " Best Kept Secret has moved over 5,000 units. Some of the songs included are: She Like It, Romance, and his new singles “Favorite Song,” and “My Heart Keep Falling,” These two songs have already started to draw attention from fans all over the country and outside the United States, as well as both college,syndicated, and major radio networks. The album features collaborations with artists like Nawlage, Music Note and Wily to name a few.

This mix tape was released under (KMG) A record label that was founded by Mad Bwoy in the summer of 2011. Mad Bwoy just did a small west-coast promo tour in Hawaii, and did a charity event with the Manzes Cancer Foundation in San Diego, California. In 2012 you can look forward to a lot more from Mad Bwoy with his new mix tape, and single that is about to be put into the mainstream market.

Mad Bwoy is currently in the works to kick off a college tour beginning September 2012, which will expand from Maine all the way to Maryland, with more dates to be added. Mad Bwoy continues to perform at venues around New England, Baltimore, and New York. He continues to headline at popular venues across the country, and has performed with artists like Beenie Man, Shaggy, Lady Saw, Serani, Gyptian and many others. Mad-Bwoy has developed a fan base from his distinctive character and musical demeanor which encourages him to pursue his career in the music industry. The more his fan base grows the more his talent increases.