Guvna B
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Guvna B is a British urban contemporary gospel
rapper and composer.
He was born in Barking
, London
, England to parents originating from Accra
, Ghana
. He attended St Luke’s Primary School and St. Edwards Church of England School
. Guvna B is currently in the final year of his Business Studies degree at the University of Hertfordshire
.
The name is an acronym for God’s Unique Vessel Now Assigned. As a Christian performing artist, Guvna aims to create inspiring music that is relevant to today’s world.
At twenty years of age, he made two independent releases, and was featured on an award winning album. He reached the number one slot on MySpace charts for Gospel & Christian rap.
Guvna’s musical activities in 2009 included the following achievements:
Guvna B became the first gospel artist to appear on Radio 1’s DJ “Westwood's
Crib Sessions” and has shared the stage with some of UK’s leading urban
talent including Chipmunk
, Tinie Tempah
and Bashy
. Guvna B’s key musical collaborations include working alongside artists G Force, YolanDa Brown
, Noel Robinson, LZ7
, Four Kornerz, Jahaziel and Victizzle.
Guvna B started 2010 with his "NEXT TING 140" project he moved on to participate in T3M (The Three Musketeers) campaign which saw him come together with Faith Child and Victizzle to take “gospel music mainstream” as they performed at the Indig02 at the O2 Arena
.
In August 2010 Guvna B played again at the O2 Arena supporting Eddie Kadi
. He also performed at the annual Black Police Association "Celebration of Life" 2010 event at London’s Royal Festival Hall in October.
Guvna B won Best Gospel Act in the 2010 MOBO
Awards and collected his award at the ceremony on 20 October in Liverpool
, which was televised live on BBC Three
.
Urban contemporary gospel
Traditional black gospel is music that is written to express either personal or a communal belief regarding Christian life, as well as to give a Christian alternative to mainstream secular music...
rapper and composer.
He was born in Barking
Barking
Barking is a suburban town in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham, in East London, England. A retail and commercial centre situated in the west of the borough, it lies east of Charing Cross. Barking was in the historic county of Essex until it was absorbed by Greater London. The area is...
, London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
, England to parents originating from Accra
Accra
Accra is the capital and largest city of Ghana, with an urban population of 1,658,937 according to the 2000 census. Accra is also the capital of the Greater Accra Region and of the Accra Metropolitan District, with which it is coterminous...
, Ghana
Ghana
Ghana , officially the Republic of Ghana, is a country located in West Africa. It is bordered by Côte d'Ivoire to the west, Burkina Faso to the north, Togo to the east, and the Gulf of Guinea to the south...
. He attended St Luke’s Primary School and St. Edwards Church of England School
St. Edwards Church of England School
St. Edward's Church of England Comprehensive School is a coeducational school for eleven to eighteen year olds in Romford, Greater London, England. It is a specialised Language College and Science College, and also contains a sixth form for sixteen to eighteen year olds...
. Guvna B is currently in the final year of his Business Studies degree at the University of Hertfordshire
University of Hertfordshire
The University of Hertfordshire is a new university based largely in Hatfield, in the county of Hertfordshire, England, from which the university takes its name. It has more than 27,500 students, over 2500 staff, with a turnover of over £181m...
.
The name is an acronym for God’s Unique Vessel Now Assigned. As a Christian performing artist, Guvna aims to create inspiring music that is relevant to today’s world.
At twenty years of age, he made two independent releases, and was featured on an award winning album. He reached the number one slot on MySpace charts for Gospel & Christian rap.
Guvna’s musical activities in 2009 included the following achievements:
- Gospel Music Award “Best Gospel Artist” 2009
- Joins Black Grape Management artist roster
- Sold out stalls of the Hackney EmpireHackney EmpireThe Hackney Empire is a theatre on Mare Street, in the London Borough of Hackney, built in 1901 as a music hall.-History:Hackney Empire is a grade II* listed building...
with show “An Evening with Guvna B” - Released DVD “Guvna B Live at the Hackney Empire”
- Supported Fred HammondFred HammondFred Hammond is a gospel music singer, bass guitar player, and record producer.-Musical career:Hammond has been active both as a member of the gospel performing group Commissioned, and as a solo artist...
in Birmingham - Won Urban Music Award “Best Gospel” Award 2009
- Supported Marvin SappMarvin SappPastor Marvin Louis Sapp is an American Gospel music singer-songwriter who recorded with the group Commissioned during the 1990s before beginning a record-breaking solo career...
at Birmingham concert - Supported Kirk FranklinKirk FranklinKirk Dwayne Franklin is an American Gospel music musician, choir director, and author, and is most notably known for leading urban contemporary gospel choirs such as The Family, God's Property and One Nation Crew .- Early years :...
at London concert - Headed a concert at the Jazz CaféJazz CaféThe Jazz Café is a music venue in Parkway in Camden Town, London, England. It opened in 1990, in the former premises of Barclays Bank, and has been run by Mean Fiddler Music Group since 1992, now a subsidiary of the MAMA Group.-History:...
London
Guvna B became the first gospel artist to appear on Radio 1’s DJ “Westwood's
Tim Westwood
Timothy Westwood is an English DJ and presenter of radio and television. He also presents the UK version of the MTV show Pimp My Ride...
Crib Sessions” and has shared the stage with some of UK’s leading urban
Urban contemporary
Urban contemporary is a music radio format. The term was coined by the late New York DJ Frankie Crocker in the mid 1970s. Urban contemporary radio stations feature a playlist made up entirely of hip hop/rap, contemporary R&B, pop, electronica such as dubstep and drum and bass and Caribbean music...
talent including Chipmunk
Chipmunk (rapper)
Jahmaal Noel Fyffe known by his stage name Chipmunk, is a British hip hop rapper and songwriter from Tottenham, London....
, Tinie Tempah
Tinie Tempah
Patrick Chukwuemeka Okogwu , better known by his stage name Tinie Tempah, is a British rapper. He made his first mixtape in 2007 with 28 songs, freestyles and remixes, the album features Mz Bratt, Chipmunk and G-Unit...
and Bashy
Bashy
Ashley Thomas , better known by his stage name Bashy, is an English recording artist and actor. He rose to prominence in 2007 after the release of his controversial track "Black Boys".-Early life:...
. Guvna B’s key musical collaborations include working alongside artists G Force, YolanDa Brown
YolanDa Brown
YolanDa Brown born to Jamaican parents in Barking, London, England is a British jazz urban contemporary saxophonist and composer.....
, Noel Robinson, LZ7
LZ7
LZ7 are a Christian rap and dance group from Manchester. The band was formed in 2005 by Lindz West, a member of dance band The Tribe, who had split up the previous year...
, Four Kornerz, Jahaziel and Victizzle.
Guvna B started 2010 with his "NEXT TING 140" project he moved on to participate in T3M (The Three Musketeers) campaign which saw him come together with Faith Child and Victizzle to take “gospel music mainstream” as they performed at the Indig02 at the O2 Arena
The O2 arena (London)
The O2 Arena is a multi-purpose indoor arena located in the centre of The O2, a large entertainment complex on the Greenwich peninsula in London, England.With a capacity of up to 20,000 depending on the event, it is second largest...
.
In August 2010 Guvna B played again at the O2 Arena supporting Eddie Kadi
Eddie Kadi
Eddie Kadi is a UK comedian, presenter, actor and MC.-Early life:A resident of Little Ilford School, West London since 1992, he is a past student of Fulham Primary School, Henry Compton Secondary School, William Morris Academy and Kingston University from which he graduated with BSc Honours in...
. He also performed at the annual Black Police Association "Celebration of Life" 2010 event at London’s Royal Festival Hall in October.
Guvna B won Best Gospel Act in the 2010 MOBO
Mobo
Mobo can refer to:*Shorthand for the motherboard in computers and other electronic equipment*Shorthand for a mobile [network] operator or MNO *Shorthand for a mobile bohemian, a person who embraces mobile technology...
Awards and collected his award at the ceremony on 20 October in Liverpool
Liverpool
Liverpool is a city and metropolitan borough of Merseyside, England, along the eastern side of the Mersey Estuary. It was founded as a borough in 1207 and was granted city status in 1880...
, which was televised live on BBC Three
BBC Three
BBC Three is a television network from the BBC broadcasting via digital cable, terrestrial, IPTV and satellite platforms. The channel's target audience includes those in the 16-34 year old age group, and has the purpose of providing "innovative" content to younger audiences, focusing on new talent...
.
Awards and nominations
| Year | Category | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Gospel Music Awards | Best Gospel Artist 2009 | |
| 2009 | Urban Music Awards Urban Music Awards The Urban Music Awards is a HipHop, R&B, Dance and soul music awards ceremony launched in 2003 and now held in six countries annually.The awards ceremony is held annually by Invincible Media Group. The UMA's is now held in 6 countries annually... |
Best Gospel Act 2009 | |
| 2010 | MOBO Awards MOBO Awards The Music of Black Origin Awards, established in 1995 by Kanya King MBE and Andy Ruffell, are held annually in the United Kingdom to recognise artists of any ethnicity or nationality performing black music.... |
Best Gospel Act 2010 |
External links
- Guvna B Website
- Guvna B and YolanDa Brown Hackney Empire (YouTube)
- Next Ting 140 Project
- T3M at Indig02 (YouTube)