| 词条 | Cities Aviv |
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| name = Cities Aviv | image = | image_size = | landscape = | alt = | caption = | background = solo_singer | birth_name = Gavin Mays | alias = | birth_date = {{Birth year and age|1989}}[1] | birth_place = | origin = Memphis, Tennessee, United States | genre = {{hlist|Alternative hip hop[1]|cloud rap[2]}} | occupation = Rapper, record producer | instrument = | years_active = 2008-present | label = Total Works, Young One, Mishka NYC, Fat Sandwich | associated_acts = Copwatch | website = {{URL|citiesaviv.bandcamp.com}} }} Gavin Mays (born 1989), better known by his stage name Cities Aviv, is an American rapper and record producer, based in Memphis, Tennessee. BiographyPrior to his career as a rapper, Mays was a lead singer of a Memphis-based hardcore punk band, Copwatch. During his involvement with the band, he began experimenting with hip hop music, eventually leaving grad school to make a full leap into the genre.[3][4] In 2011, he released his debut mixtape, Digital Lows, which received positive reviews from music publications such as Pitchfork and Spin.[5] In 2012, he released his follow-up mixtape, Black Pleasure through streetwear company Mishka NYC's record label before signing to Young One Records. He released the "URL IRL" single and his debut album Come to Life on Young One imprint, in 2013 and 2014 respectively.[5] In 2018, he released Raised for a Better View.[6] Musical styleCities Aviv is known for his eclectic production style. His songs sample various artists of different genres.[4] His influences include Big Pun, Non Phixion, MF Doom, Black Moon, and soul music,[5][4] as well as rock music acts Joy Division and Deftones.[7] Critics also noted post-punk influences on his works,[8][14] accompanied by lyrical references to Joy Division and Psychic TV.[9][10] Cities Aviv's rapping style and flow was compared to those of RZA and MC Ride of Death Grips.[11][12] DiscographyStudio albums
References1. ^{{cite web|url=http://pigeonsandplanes.com/in-depth/2014/06/alternative-experimental-hip-hop/cities-aviv|title=20 Alternative Hip-Hop Artists Who Are Making Things Interesting: Cities Aviv|website=Pigeons and Planes|date=June 12, 2014|accessdate=February 17, 2018}} 2. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.highsnobiety.com/2015/06/25/cloud-rap-yung-lean-lil-b/|title=Cloud Rap: The Spacey, Cyber-Born Hip-Hop Subgenre|website=Highsnobiety|date=June 25, 2015|accessdate=February 17, 2018}} 3. ^{{cite web | url=http://www.pastemagazine.com/blogs/lists/2012/06/tn-bandsdraft.html | title=12 Tennessee Bands You Should Listen to Now | work=Paste | date=June 13, 2012 | accessdate=June 21, 2014 | author=Billings, Lane}} 4. ^1 2 {{cite web | url=http://pitchfork.com/features/rising/8673-cities-aviv/ | title=Rising: Cities Aviv | work=Pitchfork | date=September 20, 2011 | accessdate=June 21, 2014 | author=Minsker, Evan}} 5. ^1 2 3 {{cite web | url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/cities-aviv-mn0002735087/biography | title=Cities Aviv biography | work=AllMusic | accessdate=June 21, 2014 | author=Lymangrover, Jason}} 6. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.redbull.com/nz-en/best-hip-hop-mix-tapes-february-2018|title=Hip-Hop Mixtapes of the Month: February 2018|work=Red Bull|first=Yu-Cheng|last=Lin|date=March 9, 2018|accessdate=December 10, 2018}} 7. ^{{cite web | url=http://www.thevinyldistrict.com/memphis/2011/07/another-cup-of-coffee-with-cities-aviv/ | title=Another Cup of Coffee with Cities Aviv | work=The Vinyl District | date=July 14, 2011 | accessdate=June 21, 2014 | author=Milam, Chris}} 8. ^{{cite web | url=http://www.stereogum.com/1213552/mixtape-of-the-week-cities-aviv-black-pleasure/franchises/mixtape-of-the-week/ | title=Mixtape Of The Week: Cities Aviv Black Pleasure | work=Stereogum | date=December 5, 2012 | accessdate=June 21, 2014 | author=Breihan, Tom}} 9. ^1 {{cite web | url=http://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/17456-black-pleasure/ | title=Cities Aviv - Black Pleasure | work=Pitchfork | date=November 26, 2012 | accessdate=June 21, 2014 | author=Cohen, Ian}} 10. ^{{cite web | url=http://www.spin.com/blogs/rap-release-of-the-week-cities-avivs-black-pleasure/ | title=Rap Release of the Week: Cities Aviv's 'Black Pleasure' | work=Spin | date=November 14, 2012 | accessdate=June 21, 2014 | author=Soderberg, Brandon}} 11. ^{{cite web | url=http://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/15563-digital-lows/ | title=Cities Aviv Digital Lows | work=Pitchfork | date=June 23, 2011 | accessdate=June 21, 2014 | author=Soderberg, Brandon}} 12. ^{{cite web | url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/come-to-life-mw0002610841 | title=Cities Aviv - Come to Life | work=AllMusic | accessdate=June 21, 2014 | author=Jeffries, David}} External links
14 : Living people|1989 births|Rappers from Memphis, Tennessee|Musicians from Memphis, Tennessee|African-American male rappers|American male rappers|African-American record producers|American hip hop record producers|Alternative hip hop musicians|American punk rock singers|African-American rock musicians|University of Memphis alumni|21st-century American rappers|21st-century male musicians |
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