David has placed music with Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson, Jennifer Hudson, R.Kelly, Pitbull, Field Mob, Ruben Studdard, Shawnna, Young Gunz, Do or Die, Chingy, and had multiple placements with, Geffen, Capitol, Def Jam, Universal, Atlantic, JIVE, etc.
David Givens is the President of Makaveli Music Group, LLC., and the Executive Director of I Like That Music and Management Group. The company name, Makaveli Music Group is dedicated to the memory of Tupac Shakur, which he used the alias Makaveli throughout his career. Founded by Kendrick Lesane, Tupac Shakur's first cousin, Makaveli Music Group continues the important legacy, of soulful inspiring music that will be cherished for generations to come. David being related to Gene McFadden, one half of McFadden & Whitehead, opened many doors for David in the music business, so having famous family members has it's privileges!
David's artists have written countless hit songs for artist like, Jennifer Hudson, the late and gone too soon, Whitney Houston, and the late Michael Jackson as well. He has placed music with some of the music industries elite artists like, R.Kelly, Pitbull, Field Mob, Ruben Studdard, Shawnna, Young Gunz, Do or Die, Chingy, to name a few, and had multiple placements with record labels like, Geffen, J-Records, Def Jam, Roc-A-Fella, Atlantic, JIVE, Capitol, Blackground, and Universal. Multiple Grammy's from work done with Ludacris (Warning Album), Diddy (Last Nite Remix), and Lil Wayne (Carter 3 album), selling millions of records.
David is following the same blueprint for success as the President of the “Makaveli Music Group”, making a serious impact on the music industry, and bringing back, real feel good music. The music that people have been waiting to hear!