Bio
WHO IS SHAVARR
BIOGRAPHY
SHAVARR whose given name is Shavor Richards is a reggae artist/songwriter/producer hailing from Kingston, Jamaica. Born and raised in the heart of the city on March 12, 1996, at Victoria Jubilee Hospital. Shavarr grew up in Maverley, an inner-city community in Kingston, in a single-parent household.
He was exposed to vibrant reggae and dancehall scenes from a young age surrounded by his uncle, auntie, and mother all singing and writing songs together. At the age of 10, He wrote his first song, "Secondary," which quickly became a school anthem based on the catchy hooks and flow. Shavarr began his musical career as a teenager, performing at local clubs and school events while he was attending Meadowbrook High school, a traditional high school located in the urban area of Kingston, Jamaica. He quickly gained a reputation for his energetic live shows and smooth vocals, drawing inspiration from reggae legends like Bob Marley and Garnett Silk. In 2014, Shavarr released his first official single titled “feeling the vibe” he later released another song that year titled ``Give way `` which was featured on The Highest Riddim alongside other artists such as Sizzle, Buju Banton, Morgan Heritage, Jahbar I, etc. The song was produced by legendary drummer George Dusty Miller of the Fire House Crew. The song received critical acclaim and helped him gain a loyal fanbase. He followed this up with several other songs such as ``Working``, ``Floating”, ``Born & Raised”, ``Kibba Yuh Mouth``and more, some of which was produced by himself under Wizkilful production label based in Jamaica. Shavarr's music is a fusion of traditional reggae and modern dancehall, with lyrics focused on social justice, love, and spirituality. He has been featured on BET JAMS, TEMPO Network, MTV, Reggaeville Magazine, and more for his iconic performance in music videos like``Kibba Yuh Mouth`` and ``Natural Vibe``.Shavarr is also known for his activism, using his platform to raise awareness about important issues like environmental conservation and education. Shavarr continues to tour and release new music, sharing his message of love and positivity with fans all over the world. Today Shavarr released his debut album in March.
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