Gemma Fox

Her Story

UK music pioneer. Polydor recording artist. Internationally connected songwriter. Still writing the next chapter.

Gemma Fox is one of the defining voices of UK R&B and bassline. Signed to Polydor / Universal in 2002, she released her debut album Messy and broke into the mainstream with "Girlfriend's Story" featuring MC Lyte — reaching No. 38 on the UK Singles Chart in 2004 and achieving a Top 10 position on the Official UK R&B Chart.

In 2004, Gemma was selected for the BBC Sound of 2004 — placing at No. 10 in the annual emerging-artist list — and received a nomination for MOBO Best UK Newcomer at the ceremony held on 30 September 2004 at the Royal Albert Hall. In 2005, she won Best R&B Act at the Urban Music Awards — recognition that cemented her place at the forefront of UK urban music. Her recordings have appeared on some of the most significant compilation albums of the era, earning her 3 Gold and 2 Silver BPI certifications.

Throughout the mid-2000s and beyond, Gemma contributed to the development of UK garage, grime and bassline, recording and collaborating with established UK and international artists and producers. Her catalogue spans solo singles, featured recordings and songwriting credits across multiple genres and territories.

As a songwriter, Gemma has worked with 88 Fingaz and continues to develop artists internationally, with current writing projects including Lewis, A'namii, Torion Sellers, Ursula Yancy and N Fostell. Her work spans the UK, US and beyond, with Q3 2026 US catalogue acquisitions marking a significant new chapter.

In 2026, Gemma wrote the complete vocal melody and lyrics to Shy Cookie's instrumental for The House & Garage Orchestra, recorded the original guide vocal, and personally approached American recording artist Syleena Johnson to perform the finished song. Gemma's backing vocals on the bridge remained on the final recording. Released on 4 September 2026 on SINA MUSIC, "Take Care" marked The House & Garage Orchestra's first original studio single.

Gemma hosts a monthly radio show on Pure FM — broadcast on the last Friday of every month at 10PM — keeping her connected to the grassroots UK music community that shaped her career.

In 2026, Gemma was featured in the V&A East's Music Is Black project, a recognition of her contribution to the cultural history of Black British music.

As founder of Fox Music Records and Fox Music Consultancy, Gemma channels her two decades of industry experience into artist development, A&R, publishing and rights management, catalogue acquisition and label strategy — operating under the principle that artists keep 100% of their masters.

V&A East · 2026

Music Is Black

Gemma Fox was featured in the V&A East's Music Is Black project in 2026, recognising her contribution to the cultural history of Black British music.

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