4G – Jimmy Orlando Gathers, Jr. (whose pseudonym is Jay “4G” Gathers) also known as 4G is a multi-award-winning hip-hop artist, author, actor, husband, and father of four. He’s also the founder and CEO of his Independent label Grand Master Entertainment, which was originally established in Panama City, FL in 2017. He recently relocated to Atlanta, GA in 2020. He’s appeared on the front cover of major publications, worked with many different mainstream artists (both gospel and mainstream) and been featured on countless TV, radio broadcasts, films and documentaries. As an influencer, his goal has always been to bring faith, hope and love to those needing a brighter day in their darkest hour of need. His favorite quote is the embroidery of his mindset: “Life is a gift that offers us the privilege, the opportunity, and the responsibility to give something back; by becoming more” -Anthony Robbins.
For more than 20 years, 4G has performed for musical showcases, festivals, churches, and TV platforms. He’s opened for well-known gospel musical artists such as pastor Le’Andria Johnson, collaborated with Grammy and Stellar nominated artist Canton Jones, Hip-Hop artists Born Divine (of the Wu-Tang Family) and Mr. Del (previously of Three Six-Mafia). He recently did a halftime performance for the College Park Skyhawks, the NBA G-League team owned by Atlanta based rapper 2 Chainz.
As the recipient of winning the 2019 & 2020 S & M “Holy Hip-Hop Artist of the Year” & the 2020 Newsome Awards for “Best New Artist & Male Rapper of the Year”, 4G has also been nominated for numerous others such as the Dove, Steeple, Soul Central and Eddy Awards (Just to name a few) His single entitled “Amazing” feat. Stellar nominated artist Canton Jones was the most added single on the Gospel Billboard Charts in week 27 of 2020. In December of 2022, “Making Headline News named him as “Man of the Year.” In addition, 4 G has been a featured guest on countless podcasts, TV platforms such as “Bobby Jones Gospel”, “Atlanta Live”, “America’s got Anointing,” TV Documentary series entitled “Who Am I America” airing on Comcast, featured on the front covers of magazines, and he’s appeared in his first movie role in the film “Out On A Lim” while working on his own full feature film project entitled “Bounce Back.” This Urban Horror film will be loosely based on his first authorship project, a memoir with the same title. 4 G has even established a fan base overseas (90.1 Hope Jamz Radio in the United Kingdom). 4G is motivated to leave a powerful legacy for his wife, children, family, and the overall culture of Hip-Hop!
SHARIFFA NYAN – Over the last 20 years there has been a small selection of gospel artists who’ve broken the mold and crossed over to the mainstream by infusing pop, R&B, and hip hop into their songs without compromising on content. Shariffa Nyan is adding her name to that list with projects like EVERY PART OF ME (2016) – her second “Neo-Gospel” EP containing elements of R&B, funk, and hip hop with productions by Don Christion and Lawrence “Illoquint” Wilder as well as mixtape, SOUL FOOD (2017)- a six track banger that bridged the gap between the secular and church worlds.
2018 yielded 3 hit singles including UNITED by Dice Gamble ft. Shariffa Nyan, Pelle Price and VellVett, HEAVEN (Remastered) and THIS CHRISTMAS. Heaven scored Shariffa a partnership opportunity with God’s Glory Music Group and distribution deal with Symphonic. Shariffa created quite the buzz with her 2019 single DO IT FOR LOVE ft. Dauntee VellVett! Consistent spins on college and terrestrial radio as well as international and national blogs, placed Shariffa in a lane all her own.
Though 2020 was one of history’s most tumultuous years, Shariffa continued to push through the barriers and let her creative self-shine! Nyan garnered several award nominations, launched a custom shoe and apparel line HÜEMÖN®, collaborated with several amazing Gospel, Country and CHH artists worldwide, and released her long-anticipated EP, “Foreign”. Today, Shariffa Nyan continues pursuing her purpose as a fashion designer, a micro-influencer, singer/songwriter, budding entrepreneur, and Woman of God. Her latest collaboration w/ 4G on the song, MY FATIMA is sure to keep her fans and followers coming back for more!
