There are two artists named GAWD:

1 - A female R&B duo that consists of Alana and Alayna.
2 - A Richmond-based rapper and producer.

Duo: The duo's name stands for Good Ass Women Deserve. The moniker GAWD, an acronym for “Good Ass Women Deserve,” is more than a name – it’s a declaration of emancipation and empowerment. Alana and Alayna, the masterminds behind this cosmic symphony, proclaim that their music is a profound homage to the forces that shape existence itself. Through their acronym, they proclaim their right to embrace the greatness that springs forth from their artistic pilgrimage.

Originating from diverse corners of the map, Alana’s roots lie in Pomona, while Alayna hails from the soulful heart of Memphis. Now, the pulsating beat of their artistic souls finds its home in the electric embrace of Los Angeles. Yet, their creative journey embarked beneath the starlit expanse of “Cathedral City,” a desert oasis that birthed their enchanting union. Amidst this serene backdrop, melodies flowed like sacred incantations, reverberating within the grand arches of a cathedral, birthing their distinctive sonic signature. In their own words, ‘Cathedral City’ is an exploration beyond the ordinary. GAWD invites listeners into a world where complexity and nuance reign supreme. The EP paints a vivid picture of individuals embracing a rich tapestry of sounds, genres, roles, and archetypes. Through their music, GAWD portrays themselves as multifaceted protagonists in their own stories, unapologetically showcasing their flaws, complexities, pettiness, evolution, and everything in between.




Rapper: Born in 1999, GAWD is a Richmond-based rapper and producer.

GAWD has a strong affinity for the numbers 6512, which refer to the date his mother passed away, June 5th, 2012. A few days later, GAWD began producing beats and rapping. Since then his output has been prolific and he has released dozens of mixtapes and beat packs.

His music has a playful quality and whimsical air, often rapping about his love for smoking blunts, eating beans, and geese (and he claims 90% of his lyrics are free-styled). He often features himself as the featured artist, he jokes that he lives in Iceland and has more AKA’s than you can shake a stick at, including TRICK RACER, BLACK JOHN STOCKTON, LIL COOCHIE BURP, and YUNG DISHWASHER. This nonchalant attitude extends beyond his titles and lyrics though: his production contains blown-out bass and archaic synths. GAWD’s whole aesthetic becomes formally linked and his humor becomes the vehicle for his art.

2019 has GAWD’s narcissistic death, a much more somber toned release where GAWD ponders themes of death and suicide. One of his most notable collaborations, however, has been with WiFiGawd on the 2020 release Hot as Hell. Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.