Masego (musician)


Micah Davis, known professionally as Masego, is an American musician and singer known for incorporating the saxophone into much of his music. Masego released two EP's 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. 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. At a young age, the drums became the first instrument he learned how to play without formal lessons. Davis has spoken about learning piano, sax and various drum machines. In high school, Davis adopted the name Masego after learning about his family's roots in South Africa. Davis attended Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia before leaving to focus solely on his musical career.

Musical career

In 2016, Masego released the collaborative extended play, The Pink Polo EP with Medasin, spawning the single "Girls That Dance". Later that year, he released his EP Loose Thoughts.
On September 7, 2018, he released his debut album Lady Lady, including guest features from FKJ, SiR, Tiffany Gouché, and De' Wayne Jackson.

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 John P. Kee, Andre 3000 and Cab Calloway 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

Guest appearances

Production discography

2016

Masego & Medasin - The Pink Polo EP
Masego - Loose Thoughts
VanJess - Silk Canvas
Masego - Lady Lady
Ari Lennox - Shea Butter Baby