David M is not an artist that you’ll easily forget. His velvety voice and uplifting messages will linger in your heart long after the last note has been played.

David M says though he was destined to make music, his career has endured numerous setbacks, none of which, however, have deterred him from his dream of becoming an internationally recognized recording artist.

Starting out on the piano at age six, he spent most of his childhood singing and playing in front of live audiences. Says David, “My early days were characterized by music lessons twice a week and playing piano in the orchestra or playing at festivals or shows on Saturdays.”

Once again music had to take a back seat—much to David’s disappointment. “It was frustrating to again

put my musical career on hold,” he says, “but it was a necessary commitment to my family and our business.”

In the early 90s David hooked up with Anchor Recordings honcho Augustus Clarke, a well known music impresario who was often referred to as the Berry Gordy of Jamaica. While with Clarke, David wrote songs for such artists as Gregory Isaacs, Freddie McGregor, Coco Tea, and JC Lodge. But after a couple of years of penning hits, he once again abandoned music to take on the rigors of the family business. “My life has taken many twists and turns,” says David, “but music has always been my passion. No matter how many detours my life has taken, music has always been there. It has always been that special place that I come home to at the end of the day.”

Now, with nothing to stand in his way, David M has returned and he’s ready to make his presence felt on the world stage. With the release of two notable singles, “Lest We Forget” and “Here Comes Your Life,” both from the forthcoming CD, Here Comes Your Life,” David is already catching the eyes and ears of radio and television.

Written in 1994 on the eve of the inauguration of Nelson Mandela as president of South Africa, “Lest We Forget” resonates with words that are as relevant today as they ever were. “The feeling that I had on that day has been renewed many times over the years,” says David. “From the election of Barack Obama to the many other achievements by men and women of African descent, I am proud of our achievements and humbled by the opportunity to pay homage to them in song.”

This soul-searching world beat song, which opens with excerpts from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s famous “I Have A Dream” speech, not only speaks to the Civil Rights Movement and the hard work of Dr. King, but also gives credence to the work and sacrifices made by stalwarts such as Marcus Garvey, Rosa Parks, Malcolm X, Nelson Mandela, Steven Biko and others who have been instrumental in the struggle for equality and justice, paving the way for positive change.

Written entirely by David M, “Here Comes Your Life” brims with heart-tugging, thought-provoking music, including the irresistible title track and the undeniable “Heart of Everyone” which pays homage to the legacy of the legendary Bob Marley. Says David, “Bob's as yet unmatched contribution to Reggae music and his singular and outstanding rich musical gifts and the respect he deserves for them, are not open to discussion. He touched the heart of everyone.”

In true David M fashion, the CD's title track hits us right between the eyes with the truth, reminding us that we can never escape our past. “We all have things in our past that we would not like others to know,” he says. “Sometimes these things come back to haunt us and whether we are able to deal with it or not 'here comes your life.' This song is about a particular woman I know who found herself in this position.”

David M bubbling enthusiasm and musical artistry has seen him perform on the Rochester Music Festival in Rochester, New York in July 2009. His music video for the single “Lest we forget” was featured on BETJ, Music Choice, Tempo and BET “Video Gospel” programme respectively. As the sky is the limit for this rising star, his latest single “This is our world” (an environmental song) has been chosen by the United Nations as a theme song and is presently featured on their website www.playersforpeace.org. Furthermore, David M is already part of an historic lineup slated to perform on the “Players for Peace” humanitarian concert to be held in Missouri in September 2010.

As for David M, it appears that all the dreams of his past life are now coming true and not a moment too soon. “I've waited a long time for this moment,” he says, and he is, without a doubt, poised to take his place among the great songwriter/artists of this generation.