Steven Gilfoyle (born in Glasgow, Scotland; is better known by his stage name Steg G) is a Scottish hip hop music producer, radio presenter and recording artist.[1] His involvement with Scottish hip-hop culture began with a pioneering role in the early to mid '90s, and he is still involved twenty years later. He is the founder and current CEO of Powercut Productions, a hip hop label based in Glasgow, Scotland.[2]

Biography

He started his early hip hop career working with local rap acts such as BAAD Company and Sons of the Devil as their DJ and producer. His first official single was released on Devil Discs and was with a 4 piece group called Powermove (Steg G, Shoey, Freestyle Master Jimmy P). The single "But We're Different"[3] was an early example of Hip Hop music which featured a Scottish accent and perspective.

He has performed with 50 Cent and Kanye West.[4] He performed at the "Kelvingroove" festival in Glasgow in 2007.[5]

Currently Steg G works closely with several high-profile Scottish rap artists, including: Werd (sons of Scotland). MOG, Respek BA, Loki, Wee D, Wardie Burns, Uvbeatz and long time collaborator Freestyle Master.

He has remixed tracks for Sugar Minot, Stanley Odd, Clan Disciples, Wardie Burns, Werd, and A Band Called Quinn. He has also supported acts by DJing.[6]

He was the first DJ to remix Kylie and Jason's finest hits and his favourite song is The Locomotion.

Radio

He has been involved in training and development work through community radio for several years.[7] He presents hip-hop radio shows on Sunny Govan, a community radio station based in Glasgow.[8] In 2010, he appeared on TV in the UK version of the TV show "The Secret Millionaire" meeting Gordon McAlpine – a multimillionaire who had gone undercover to meet Steg G to and see the community development work happening at the station.[9] Since 2007, Sunny Govan has become the biggest community station in Glasgow, providing an open door to broadcasting for people with disabilities and special needs.[10] Steg G was also involved performing on and producing the 'Turn it Up Glasgow' CD to raise money for community development.[11] In 2014, Steg G hosted rappers from both sides of the Scottish independence referendum debate on his show.[12]

Cultural awareness

Steg G has been rapping with an authentic Scottish voice before many other artists were confident to do so.[13]

In 2007, he responded to a TV makeover show called "Colin and Justin on the estate" by making a video called "Schemes".[4] In March 2015, together with 'The Freestyle Master', he released a video to raise awareness of the Barras, a market which is one of Glasgow's famous institutions.[14]

In 2010, he helped to produce the "Anti Knife Crime EP", a project run in conjunction with The Leith Agency which was aiming to reduce knife crime by reaching out to a young audience.[15]

Discography

References

  1. ↑ Pearson, Beth (20 May 2006). "Taking rap out of the ghetto Steg G and the Freestyle Master have supported 50 Cent and run their own hip-hop label. But it's more than making records". The Herald. Retrieved 19 July 2015.
  2. ↑ Ross, Peter (12 August 2012). "Scottish hip-hop: Rap battles in the heart of Glasgow". Scotland on Sunday. Johnston Press.
  3. ↑ "Power Move – But We're Different". Discogs. Retrieved 12 April 2015.
  4. 1 2 "Young, gifted... and Mac". Scotland on Sunday. Johnston Press. 18 February 2007. Retrieved 12 April 2015.
  5. ↑ MacLennan, Michael (2 August 2007). "Rock: Kelvingroove". The Herald. Retrieved 19 July 2015.
  6. ↑ Fulton, Rachael (25 December 2013). "It's been a dairy good year for the MILK Glasgow girls". STV News. Retrieved 12 April 2015.
  7. ↑ Purcel, Rod (2010). Working in the Community 2: Practice Studies. p. 5. ISBN 978-1-4461-3908-0.
  8. ↑ "Temple of Hip Hop – Sat 7th Feb 2015". Sunny Govan.
  9. ↑ "The Secret Millionaire: Episode guide: Series 7 Episode 8". Channel 4. 7 February 2015. Retrieved 12 April 2015.
  10. ↑ "Sunny Govan's secret visit". Community Radio Toolkit. 29 November 2010. Retrieved 12 April 2015.
  11. ↑ "Sunny Govan Radio Launches CD of Local Talent" (Press release). Glasgow UNESCO City of Music. 28 October 2011. Retrieved 12 April 2015.
  12. ↑ Bakkalapulo, Maria (15 September 2014). ""It's a dying empire, let's get shot of it": How Scottish rappers are encouraging people to set their country free". Vice News. Retrieved 17 April 2015.
  13. ↑ Brooks, Libby (30 April 2014). "Rhymes and reason: Scottish rappers take on voter apathy". The Guardian. Retrieved 12 April 2015.
  14. ↑ Piper, Laura (30 March 2015). "Three pairs for a £1: Rappers release song to 'Save the Barras'". STV News. Retrieved 12 April 2015.
  15. ↑ "SOS / PCP @ 'Fear and Fashion Awards 2010′". scotlandstandupblog.wordpress.com. 30 June 2010. Retrieved 12 April 2015.
  16. ↑ Pearson, Beth (6 March 2004). "CDs". The Herald. Retrieved 12 April 2015.
  17. ↑ Gieben, Bram (15 February 2006). "Steg G & Freestyle Master – 'Temptation'". The Skinny. Retrieved 12 April 2015.
  18. ↑ Pollock, David (17 October 2006). "Steg G & the Freestyle Master – CD review". The List. Retrieved 12 April 2015.
  19. ↑ "Entertainment: music: news albums". Daily Record. 2 June 2006. Retrieved 12 April 2015.
  20. ↑ Fulton, Rick (12 January 2007). "Entertainment: music: soundcheck". Daily Record. Retrieved 12 April 2015.
  21. ↑ "12" Reviews: Steg G And The Freestyle Master – Inner City Pressures EP (Powercut Productions)". www.britishhiphop.co.uk. 4 April 2014.
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