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Anwan Glover
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| Birth name | Ralph Anwan Glover |
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| Born | May 5, 1971 |
| Origin | Washington, D.C. United States |
| Genres | Go-go |
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| Years active | 1988–present |
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Ralph Anwan Glover (born May 5, 1971) is an American rapper, actor, model, and DJ. He is a founding member of the D.C.-based go-go band "BackYard Band" (also known as "BYB"). Glover is also well-known for playing the character Slim Charles in the HBO TV show The Wire.
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Anwan Glover's Career Journey
Starting with the BackYard Band
Anwan Glover first became famous in his local area as a teenager in 1992. He was one of the first members of the BackYard Band. Many people see him as the leader of the band, and he is known as its "lead talker." The band started by "beating on buckets," which means they used everyday items to make music. Glover has said that the band learned a lot from Chuck Brown, who is known as the "godfather" of go-go music. Chuck Brown helped them when they were just starting out.
Music and Tours
The BackYard Band still performs regularly in the Washington, D.C., area. They have also toured many cities on the East Coast, including New York, Atlanta, New Orleans, and Miami. The band has released five albums. One of their albums, Hood Related, reached number 69 on the Billboard Magazine R&B albums chart in 1997. In 2018, the band even toured Ghana, bringing D.C.'s unique go-go music to Africa. Glover explained that the band has lasted so long because they realized they had a special connection. They liked their music, and their fans liked it too, so they kept their original members.
Acting and Other Work
Glover started acting in late 2003. His first role was as Slim Charles in the HBO TV series The Wire. He has also appeared in music videos, such as "Dem Boyz" by Boyz n da Hood and "Chillin" by Wale. He used to host a nightly radio show on 93.9 WKYS-FM radio in the Washington metropolitan area.
Glover also appeared in three episodes of the first season of the HBO TV series Treme. He often speaks to young people in the Washington area, sharing his experiences. He has also been accepted into the New York Film Academy to study filmmaking. Since 2009, he has been working on a film called Shoedog. This movie was written by author George Pelecanos, who also contributed to The Wire.
Anwan Glover's Personal Life
As of 2016, Anwan Glover had six children and a wife. He has not shared his wife's name publicly. Glover's family has faced challenges. In 2007, his brother passed away. Anwan spoke to the press, along with D.C. mayor Adrian Fenty, asking for an end to violence in his community.
Awards and Recognition
Anwan Glover has received several awards and honors. In 2004, he received an NAACP Youth Leadership Award. He was given the key to the city of Washington, D.C., on November 20, 2007. That day was even named "Anwan Glover Day" in his honor. He was also recognized at an event called "DMV Honors Anwan Glover" at Washington's Howard Theatre in 2014. He is known as an excellent spokesperson for helping young people learn about HIV/AIDS awareness.
Anwan Glover's Music Albums
Albums with BackYard Band
- We Like it Raw (1995)
- Hood Related (1997)
- Skillet (1999)
- Street Antidote (2016)
- Triple Threat
Singles
- The Dippa (2001)
- Hello (2015)
Anwan Glover's Film and TV Roles
Films
- DC Noir (2019)
- Prospect (2018)
- 179th Street (2017)
- Desiree (2015)
- Jamesy Boy (2014)
- 12 Years a Slave (2013)
- LUV (2012)
- Dead Money (2012)
- Misunderstandings (2009)
- Divided City (2003)
Television Shows
- We Own This City (2022) - David Baker EP1 Black Driver
- The Deuce (2017-2019)
- Scream Queens (2015)
- Unsung (2015)
- 68 Square Miles (documentary) (2014)
- Elementary (2013)
- Treme (2010)
- Ugly Betty (TV series) (2009)
- American Gangster (2008)
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (2007)
- The Wire (2004-2008)
See also
- Anthony Harley
