Kernel Stevens better known as Benz Mr Gwada hails from the nature isle Dominica.
he is a prolific Bouyon Recording artist and Songwriter.
In the earlier stages of his music career he started of as a Dancehall artist who later made transition to the BOUYON Genre. He was part of the Award winning group « Lickle boy sounds » » at the 2000 Dominica Fame awards for best new group after releasing their hit Bouyon single « wat Dem a go do ».
Benz later on featured with the legendary WCK Bouyon legend « Derrick Rah Peters » on his solo album project entitled LONE RAIN JAH which was his first major introduction to the Bouyon genre. He later on released his debut Bouyon album entitled « Bouyon Biznis »
After leaving his Homeland Dominica To join his father in The french island of Guadeloupe,Benz Mr Gwada started mixing up his lyrics with french creole which eventually became the style which he is popularly identified with today.
The instant success of his BOUYON hit song « GWADA » a song which speak of his personal experience in Guadeloupe produced by Djflip eventually led to him being affectionally dubbed « Mr Gwada » by his my fans & peers.
Mr Gwada followed up with his hit Soca single « COME JOIN ME » on the porpular (DAYDREAM RIDDIM) Produced by Krishna « Dada » Lawrence. The producer of mega Soca hit song FAMALAY featuring Machel,bunji and skinny fabulous .
Since then he has been one of the most consistent Bouyon recording artists, releasing a catalogue of popular hit songs such as FEELING SICK ( LOUD RIDDIM),SAW KIM,PRESSURE, THREAD UR NEEDLE,BALANCE’,WUK IT,CARNIVAL,BAD BEHAVIOUR,RUM SONG, CIRCLE and more..
Mr.Gwada is by no means a stranger to the big stage .He is well known for his non stop high energy performances on stage and his ever popular Signature slang » YES I TELL YOU » which can be heard on maybe every popular soca or bouyon dj mixes. He Continues to showcase his island culture worldwide & perform alongside some of the biggest names in the Soca business.
Benz versatility has offered him the opportunity to work with a range of music producers . mainly from the Caribbean and French Countries .
Benz music is distributed globally by the German record label FALUMA RECORDS .Today Benz is very much active in advocating for his country own music genre (BOUYON & CANDENCE) To get more attention from the media locally and worldwide..
Benz New album Bouyon Nation EP is now available on all online platforms
bouyon recording artist Benz Mr Gwada has just released his 2023 Carnival EP entitled bouyon nation. Click link to listen
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