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Short Bio
Gemma Fox is a multi-award-winning recording artist, songwriter, broadcaster and one of the original Queens of UK Bassline and Grime — a defining creative force in UK R&B, Bassline and underground culture for over two decades. Her debut single Girlfriend's Story broke into the UK Top 40 (#38) and reached #8 on the Official R&B Chart, earning a MOBO Award nomination and an Urban Music Award win for Best R&B Act. With 10 million+ streams, 128 chart entries, and collaborations with Grammy-winning producers worldwide, Gemma Fox continues to evolve — bridging legacy and future as a writer, artist, mentor and creative leader in UK and global music.
Full Bio
Gemma Fox is a multi-award-winning recording artist, songwriter, broadcaster and one of the original Queens of UK Bassline and Grime — a defining creative force in UK R&B, Bassline and underground culture for over two decades. Gemma has received two Gold and one Silver certification plaques for her contributions across several major compilation releases.
Her debut single Girlfriend's Story featuring MC Lyte — a raw, fearless anthem addressing domestic violence — broke into the UK Top 40 (#38) and reached #8 on the Official R&B Chart. The release earned Gemma a MOBO Award nomination and an Urban Music Award win for Best R&B Act, firmly establishing her as both a powerful storyteller and socially conscious artist. Her debut album Messy (Polydor Records) further cemented her place in UK music history, featuring collaborations with world-class producers including Chucky Thompson (Mary J. Blige, The Notorious B.I.G.), Stargate (Rihanna, Ne-Yo), Midi Mafia (50 Cent, Fantasia, Jennifer Lopez), Johnny Douglas (George Michael, Kylie Minogue), Punch, Rob "Reef" Tewlow and Dexplicit.
Gemma Fox has a killer ear for hooks and melodies, with a writing style that blends attitude, experience and emotion. Her songwriting spans R&B, Slow Jams, Afrobeats, House, Rock, Gospel, Dance, Pop, K-Pop, UKG, Reggae and Country. DISCO links available on request.
Gemma has released music through Polydor, Ministry of Sound, Circus, New State, Gut Records and Night Bass, and has been published by Zomba | Jive | Concord, BMG and Supreme Songs.
As an independent artist and label owner, Gemma founded Fox Ents, building a catalogue that has dominated UK dance floors and streaming platforms alike. Club anthems including Might Be, Boxers, Gone, Veins and Operator (feat. Hans Glader) have collectively generated over 10 million streams and 128 chart entries across Music Week, Beatport and the Official UK Club Charts.
Widely respected as a topline songwriter, Gemma's work spans Bassline, R&B, House, Pop and commercial dance. She has written and collaborated internationally across the US, Denmark, Norway, Sweden and the UK, known for her emotional depth, strong melodic identity and versatility across radio, club, sync and visual media.
Currently, Gemma is writing on major global projects, working with TroyBoi (global electronic artist with hundreds of millions of streams), J Rocs (Grammy-winning producer — Chris Brown, Ella Mai, Mary J. Blige), Fredro Rocka (producer/songwriter with Wu-Tang affiliates and major label artists), Cut Father (Grammy-winning producer — Kylie Minogue, Westlife), Toneworld (key collaborator on RAYE's recent album project), and 88 Keys (Blaque, Kanye West, Jay-Z, Frank Ocean). Gemma is also the official songwriter for The House and Garage Orchestra, with her first single featuring American songstress Syleena Johnson.
In addition, Gemma is featured as part of the "Music Is Black" exhibition at the Victoria & Albert Museum (V&A), recognising her cultural contribution to British music and Black music history.
Gemma's music and catalogue have been used across television, film and digital media, with placements supporting storytelling in drama, documentary and entertainment formats. Her understanding of sync, publishing and rights management is grounded in lived experience — from major-label releases to independent catalogue ownership.
Alongside her creative work, Gemma serves as A&R at Lion Bear Records and is the founder of Fox Music Consultancy, providing artists with publishing administration, neighbouring rights support, PRS/MCPS/PPL registration, demo development, split management and catalogue strategy — with a strong focus on empowering artists and women in music.
A respected industry voice, Gemma is a regular speaker at leading conferences including Brighton Music Conference and Leicester Music Conference, sharing insight from her 20+ year career as an artist, songwriter, performer and entrepreneur.
Beyond music, she is the founder of Messy Jam, a successful Oxford-based dance school whose dancers reached the semi-finals of Britain's Got Talent, and is launching her new Music & Drama school, Fox & West, in North London in September 2026.
With a career built on authenticity, adaptability and longevity, Gemma Fox continues to evolve — bridging legacy and future — as a writer, artist, mentor and creative leader in UK and global music.
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Request hi-res imagesAwards & Milestones
MOBO Award Nominee – Best Newcomer
Urban Music Award Winner – Best R&B Act
10 Million+ Streams & 128 Chart Entries
Launch artist of BBC 1Xtra (first track played: Xtra Dangerous)
20+ years at the forefront of UK Bassline culture
Collaborations with Grammy-winning producers and global creatives
Featured in "Music Is Black" exhibition at the V&A Museum
Two Gold & one Silver certification plaques
Available For
Gemma is open to collaborations, commissions and creative projects worldwide.
Writing sessions (in person or remote)
Topline commissions
Vocal arrangement and demo vocals
Artist development projects
Writing camps
Sync briefs
Songwriting Genres
DISCO links available on request.
Peer Recognition
Da'Mizza
Grammy-Nominated Producer (damizza)
"You make incredible songs!! :) loved what I heard.. and fast tooo"
Sweetie Irie
Reggae & Dancehall Artist
"Your journey has just started.... one of the most talented writers and your voice tones are out of this world. Keep going Sister, you're amazing!!!"
MNEK
Grammy-Winning Producer & Songwriter (@MNEK)
""everyday she would call meeee with another storyyyyy; said her man was treating her so bah-adddd" — fucking love this song. @GemmaFox"
Sarah Harding
Girls Aloud (@SarahNHarding)
"Whatever happened to the talented Ms @GemmaFox?!! ...Girl after my own heart not to mention fierce lyricist"
Press Quotes
"In terms of raw UK hip/hop soul, this deservedly hyped debut takes some beating"
— Hip-Hop Connection
"Excellent debut... raw, realist and unashamedly British"
— The Daily Telegraph
"A great British hype to believe in"
— Touch
"She really shines"
★★★★
— The Times
Brands & Labels
Labels, publishers, platforms and institutions Gemma has worked with across her career.
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DJ Sets & Radio Shows
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