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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, in Washington, D.C.) 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 famous for playing Slim Charles in the HBO TV show The Wire.
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Anwan Glover's Music Career
Anwan Glover first became known in 1992 as a founding member of the BackYard Band. He is seen as the band's leader and is known as its "lead talker." The band started by "beating on buckets," which means they used everyday items to make music.
The band learned a lot from Chuck Brown, who is known as the "go-go godfather." He helped them when they were starting out. Go-go is a type of music that started in Washington, D.C. It has a strong, continuous beat.
The BackYard Band still performs regularly in the D.C. area. They have also toured many places on the East Coast. This includes cities like New York, Atlanta, and Miami. In 2018, they even toured Ghana, bringing go-go music to Africa.
The band has released five albums. One of their albums, Hood Related, was very popular. It reached number 69 on the Billboard Magazine R&B albums chart in 1997. Anwan Glover says the band has lasted so long because they have a special connection. They liked their music, and their fans liked it too.
Anwan Glover's Acting Roles
Anwan Glover started acting in late 2003. His first big role was as Slim Charles in the HBO TV series The Wire. This show was about crime and life in Baltimore.
He has also appeared in music videos. These include "Dem Boyz" by Boyz n da Hood and "Chillin" by Wale. For a time, he also hosted a nightly radio show. It was on 93.9 WKYS-FM radio in the Washington area.
Glover also acted in three episodes of the HBO show Treme. He played a character named Keevon White. He has been accepted into the New York Film Academy. Since 2009, he has been working on a film called Shoedog. This movie was written by George Pelecanos, who also worked on The Wire.
Anwan Glover also speaks to young people in the Washington area. He helps them learn about important topics.
Anwan Glover's Personal Life
Anwan Glover has six children and a wife. He has not shared his wife's name publicly.
In 2007, his brother Tayon passed away. Anwan Glover spoke to the press with the mayor of D.C. He asked for an end to violence in the community. In 2014, he was hurt in an incident at a nightclub. His injuries were not life-threatening. In 2022, his son Kavon also passed away.
Awards and Recognition
Anwan Glover has received several awards for his work. In 2004, he got an NAACP Youth Leadership Award. He received the key to the city of Washington, D.C., on November 20, 2007. That day was even named "Anwan Glover Day."
He was honored at an event called "DMV Honors Anwan Glover" in 2014. This event was held at Washington's Howard Theatre. He has also been recognized for speaking to youth about HIV/AIDS awareness.
Discography
Albums
- We Like it Raw (with the BackYard Band, 1995)
- Hood Related (with the BackYard Band, 1997)
- Skillet (with the BackYard Band, 1999)
- Street Antidote (with the BackYard Band, 2016)
- Triple Threat
Singles
- The Dippa (2001)
- Hello (2015)
Filmography
Films
- DC Noir (2019)
- Prospect (2018)
- 179th Street (announced) (2017)
- Desiree (2015)
- Jamesy Boy (2014)
- 12 Years a Slave (2013)
- LUV (2012)
- Dead Money (2012)
- Misunderstandings (2009)
- Divided City (2003)
Television
- We Own This City (2022) - Fat Charles 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
