Big G Debuts As NFL Films Narrator

Anwan “Big G” Glover, of DC’s own Backyard Band, continues to make leaps in strides.  In his most recent chapter, the man also recognized by the world as Slim Charles from “The Wire” now also provides narration voice of the ESPN2 program “Hey Rookie: Welcome to the NFL”. The new season premiered on Tuesday, September 11 served as Big G’s debut as an NFL Films narrator. Check out a swift clip of his work in action show below: [pro-player width=’560′ height=’316′ type=’video’]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6HnMqnhNh6c[/pro-player] SOURCE Photo by Paul Camarata Continue reading Big G Debuts As NFL Films Narrator

Big G “Runway Model” – Official Music Video

Official Music Video for Anwan Big G Glover aka Slim Charles, featuring Raheem DeVaughn, Phil Ade & Phil da Phuture! This is the 2nd Single, featuring Raheem Devaughn, Phil Ade, and PHil da Phuture, and serves as part 2 of a series of mini short films promoting Big G’s solo debut album “Transformation” in stores May 2012. WATCH VIDEO CLIP BELOW: Continue reading Big G “Runway Model” – Official Music Video

The Getaway | Behind The Scenes | Big G AKA Slim Charles

BYB’s own and HBO’s The Wire star Anwan “Big G” Glover (Slim Charles) is back! Watch as we follow him on the set of his debut music video “Get Away” (from his upcoming debut solo album, “Transformation” Big G and BYB Movement), featuring Grammy Nominated singer Kyonte & LOC of the Backyard Band & directed by Brandon Best. Also featuring…  Lena Chase, Steve Roy, Armand Thomas, Omar Scott, Aaron, La La “Faim Evette”, Missy, Carrie Michelle, London Devito, Serenity Jones, Jaki NyCole, and “L”. WATCH SAMPLE CLIP BELOW: Continue reading The Getaway | Behind The Scenes | Big G AKA Slim Charles

2009 Go-Go Awards: Nominees and Performance Announced

The 2009 Go-Go Awards is scheduled for The Washington Convention Center on Nov. 1.  In addition to D.C.’s own Comedian/Actor Red Grant hosting this year’s event, some of today’s most prominent acts on the Go-Go curcuit are scheduled to perform. Presented by Peace Abode, the acts scheduled to perform are Familiar Faces, Backyard, Suttle Thoughts, and TCB among others. There will also be a reunion performance by Little Benny & The Masters, who are famous for bringing hits such as “Cat In The Hat”, “The Message” and “Big City Groove.” Below is a complete list of nominees and categories. BAND … Continue reading 2009 Go-Go Awards: Nominees and Performance Announced

Backyard Band – Big G’s Birthday Celebration @ Club U – 2003 [ a TMOTT DVD Magazine Excerpt ]

This is an excerpt taken from the TMOTTGoGo DVD Magazine — 2003. Backyard Band Live @ Club U – 2003 It was Anwan “Big G” Glover’s Birthday Celebration. The band had jumped into the old school RE “Roll Call” groove and was honored with a guest appearance by legends Jas. Funk & Little Benny, who paid tribute to the Ghetto Prince. TMOTTGoGo DVD Magazine was originally released in 2003. This was the only DVD Magazine released by TMOTTGoGo, as well as the very first Go-Go DVD Magazine to ever be released. More clips to come. Continue reading Backyard Band – Big G’s Birthday Celebration @ Club U – 2003 [ a TMOTT DVD Magazine Excerpt ]