Gawvi

Gawvi
Birth name Gabriel Alberto Azucena
Also known as G-Styles
Born (1988-09-23) September 23, 1988
The Bronx, New York
Origin Miami, Florida
Genres Hip hop, trap, CEDM, CCM, Christian rap
Occupation(s) Singer, songwriter, music producer
Instruments Vocals
Years active 2008–present
Labels Reach, Black Market
Associated acts Lecrae, Trip Lee, Social Club, Rhema Soul, wordsplayed, Derek Minor, Alex Medina, Tedashii, Andy Mineo, KB, Tau
Website gawvi.com

Gabriel Alberto Azucena (born September 23, 1988), who goes by the stage name GAWVI, formerly G-Styles, is an American CEDM, Christian hip hop artist and music producer for Reach Records. He has released three extended plays, one album, and twenty-three singles. His songs, "Into the Water" and "Late Nights". His career commenced in 2008, doing production work for Lecrae and Trip Lee, who continue to be his most consistent collaborators. In early 2016, he was officially signed to Reach Records.

Early life

Gawvi was born Gabriel Alberto Azucena,[1] on September 23, 1988,[2] in The Bronx, New York,[3][4][5] to a father from El Salvador and a mother from the Dominican Republic.[6] He was raised in Miami, Florida.

Music career

Careers beginnings, record producing, and Reach Records (2008-15)

He started his music production career in 2008, most notably working with Lecrae and Trip Lee.[7][8][9] His career led to him acquiring a recording contract with Reach Records as both an artist and in-house record producer.[10] He won a GMA Dove Award at the 46th GMA Dove Awards in the category of Rap/Hip Hop Album of the Year, for his production work on Anomaly by Lecrae.[11]

Lost in Hue, Holding Hue, We Belong, and 954 (2016-present)

On July 29, 2016, Azucena released his debut extended play "Lost In Hue". Jesus Freak Hideout rated in the E.P. three out of five stars, claiming it to be a unique move made by Reach. Lost in Hue "flew off the shelves, sitting at No. 1 on iTunes top-selling dance albums chart. On September 9, 2016, Azucena released his second extend play, Holding Hue, was give a five-star rating by JFH's Liam Jackson with "Free", featuring T-Jay, was the only song that "is not that good". On March 31, 2017, he released his debut studio album We Belong, to acclaim in the CCM community[12] and debuting at No. 19 in iTunes.[13] Gawvi received his second Dove Award in 2017 for his production on Trip Lee's album The Waiting Room.

Discography

Albums

  • Lost in Hue - EP (2016)
  • Holding Hue - EP (2016)
  • We Belong (2017)
  • 954 - EP (2017)
  • PANORAMA (2018)

Singles

As a solo artist
Year Title Peak Chart Positions Album
Hot Christian Songs[14]
2017 "Closer"
(featuring Robbie Lee & Julissa Leilani)		 37 We Belong
"God Speed"
(featuring Andy Mineo & KB)		 43
"Rock N Roll"
(featuring ELHAE)		 34
"Diamonds"
(featuring Jannine Weigel)		 — Non-album singles
"High Note" —
"Moments" — 954
"Thrills" —
"Bros"
(featuring Madiel Lara)		 —
"Hit the Lotto"
(featuring 1K Phew)		 —
2018 "Slingshot"
— PANORAMA
"Fight For Me"
(featuring Lecrae)		 25 PANORAMA
"Fashion Joe"
(featuring KB)		 — PANORAMA
"Get Em"
(featuring Aklesso, Rhomar Jessy & TROSSTHEGIANT)		 — PANORAMA

References

  1. ↑ Broadcast Music, Inc. "Songwriter/Composer: AZUCENA GABRIEL ALBERTO". Broadcast Music, Inc. Retrieved January 17, 2016.
  2. ↑ Jail.com (July 19, 2010). "Arrest Record: Gabriel Alberto Azucena". Jail.com. Retrieved January 17, 2016.
  3. ↑ gawvi [@GAWVI] (8 February 2014). "Gawvi: mom thank you... Mom: for what? Gawvi: for making my birth place be Bronx New York! Mom: your welcome 😜🙌" (Tweet). Retrieved January 17, 2016 – via Twitter.
  4. ↑ gawvi [@GAWVI] (23 September 2014). "I love that on my birthday, I'm going back to my birth place! #NewYork" (Tweet). Retrieved January 17, 2016 – via Twitter.
  5. ↑ gawvi [@GAWVI] (9 September 2013). "@Lilia_Huerta73 I'm 24 about to be 25 years old on September 23rd if anyone wants to get ya boi a gift!! Lol" (Tweet). Retrieved January 17, 2016 – via Twitter.
  6. ↑ gawvi [@GAWVI] (2 December 2012). "@octoseven I was born in New York, father is from El Salvador, mother is from Dominican Republic" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  7. ↑ Vidal, Juan (September 21, 2014). "Meet Gawvi, Producer of the No. 1 Album in the Country". Esquire. Retrieved January 17, 2016.
  8. ↑ Martinez, Paul (August 28, 2013). "Gawvi a/k/a G-Styles Joins Reach Records, Unveils DBGN2 Details". Jam the Hype. Retrieved January 17, 2016.
  9. ↑ Cody, Daniel (January 24, 2015). "Full Interview with Gawvi". Wade-O Radio. Retrieved January 17, 2016.
  10. ↑ Hernandez, Victoria (January 16, 2016). "Reach Records Signs GAWVI". HipHopDX. Retrieved January 17, 2016.
  11. ↑ GMA Dove Award. "Search: GAWVI". Gospel Music Association. Retrieved January 17, 2016.
  12. ↑ Conner, Matt (2017-03-31). "GAWVI - 'We Belong' album review". CCM Magazine. Retrieved April 3, 2017.
  13. ↑ "iTunesCharts.net: US Albums Friday, 31st March 2017". www.itunescharts.net. Retrieved April 3, 2017.
  14. ↑ "Gawvi - Chart History - Hot Christian Songs". Billboard. Retrieved 13 February 2018.
  • Official website
  • AllMusic credits
  • "Gawvi "GET EM" VLOG 7". YouTube. Retrieved November 23, 2017.
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