MC-VA
MC-VA | |
|---|---|
Rapper, singer, entrepreneur | |
| Instrument(s) | Rapping, vocals |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Labels | JABA Entertainment |
| Website | mc-va |
Mohammad Akhtar, better known by his stage name MC-VA (sometimes styled mcva) is a
, Scotland.Early life
MC-VA was born in Glasgow into a family that emigrated from Pakistan. He grew up in a council house, living on the estates of Govanhill, Pollokshields, Nitshill, Ibrox and Govan.[citation needed]
He faced struggles first-hand due to racial differences in Glasgow and on one occasion was left unconscious by an attack by three local gang members. His father was in and out of prison and died when he was fifteen. MC-VA and his siblings were raised by their mother. He attended
Career
MC-VA began creating music in his early teens. He started out in music production with
2009 – 2012 The Neds
In 2009, MC-VA partnered with Glasgow rap artist
.They were nominated for a Scottish Alternative Music Award (SAMA) merchandise nationwide. Shortly after this the duo would be challenged with a legal battle involving the N.E.D trademark from an American company who were trading under the same name. Due to complications and differences on how the case would be undertaken the duo would split even though the case was won in the end.
2012–present: MC-VA
MC-VA was picked up after the release of Double 6's by
Discography
Studio albums
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK | |||
| Double 6's |
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Singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
UK
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| "In The Air" | 2010 | — | Double 6's |
| "Whistle For'a Hottie" | — | ||
| "Swagger" | — | ||
| "Goodbye" | — |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Organisation | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Scottish Alternative Music Awards | Urban Recording of the Year[14] | Nominated |
References
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- ^ "OBEHI nominated alongside some great artists for the Urban Recording of the year with the Bittersweet EP! |". www.gnirecords.com. Archived from the original on 2 October 2013. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
- ^ "O2 Think Big Tour Bio Information". O2 ABC Glasgow. 21 January 2010. Retrieved 27 September 2013.
- ^ "Dot J.R., Miniature Dinosaurs, Gav Livz & MC-VA and Miss Baudelaire | Glasgow City of Music". Archived from the original on 28 September 2013. Retrieved 23 February 2014.
- ^ "Miniature Dinosaurs, Gav Livz & MC-VA, Miss Baudelaire and Hector Bizerk | the List". Archived from the original on 27 September 2013.
- ^ "Archived copy". music.bmg.com. Archived from the original on 27 November 2010. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
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