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Lurine Lilian Cato
MBE
Britain's Got Talent with the B Positive Choir 2018
Background information
Birth nameLurine Lilian Cato
BornLondon, England
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • session vocalist
  • vocal tutor
  • public speaker
Instrument
  • Vocals
Years active2008–present
LabelsIndie
Website

Lurine Lilian Cato, MBE is a British gospel singer, songwriter, and session vocalist. She won the MOBO Award for Best Gospel Act in 2013 and was nominated for the same category in 2017. She was a finalist on the 12th Season of Britain's Got Talent 2018 with the B Positive Choir.[1]

Early life

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Cato began her professional musical career at the age of three at the COGIC UK National Convention.[2] As part of the Sunshine Band, Cato showcased her singing skills, including harmony and solo performance.

Born into a family of eleven children, Cato cites her mother and sisters as early musical influences. At the age of eight, she entered the Enfield Borough Talent Competition, performing Deniece Williams' "Let's Hear It For The Boy" and winning second place. The following year, she won first place with her rendition of George Benson's "Greatest Love of All" and was awarded the Aunty G Cup. [3]

In her mid-twenties, Cato toured with the Lighthouse Family and Lynden David Hall. She later formed the group Redeemed with Marie Carter, which eventually became a duet with Carter. The duo performed as opening acts for artists such as Hezekiah Walker, Kirk Franklin, and the Bibleway Mass Choir.[citation needed]

Career, notable performances and achievements

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As a backing vocalist, Cato toured with Australian singer Kylie Minogue on her On A Night Like This tour in 2001, and the following year for Minogue’s KylieFever2002 tour.[4] Cato also recorded vocals for Adele's debut album 19 in 2008[5] on "Best For Last."[6] She has also provided vocals for other noted artists such as Sigma,[7][8] Union J on songs like “You Got It All”,[9] Hozier on his Nina Cried Power EP,[10] Rebecca Ferguson on “Freedom”,[11] and Elton John on "Rocket Man.”[12]

In December 2016, Cato participated in a holiday concert at the Old Royal Naval College Chapel to benefit the Demelza Hospice Care for Children.[13] Earlier that year, she had also performed for the MVISA Awards alongside other artists such as Chyna Whyne, Zara Zykes, and Wayne Marshall.[14]

Aside from her MOBO Awards and nomination,[15] Cato has won other music awards including the Premier Gospel Award (Best Female Artist) in 2016 and 2017,[16] GMA Italy (Best International Vocalist of the Year),[5] BEFFTA Award 2013 (Best Gospel Act),[17] Wise Woman Award 2012 (WWA Woman In Music Award),[18] and an Honorary UK Entertainment Award 2017 (Outstanding Contribution to Gospel Music).[19] Cato also performed at the 2012 London Olympics for the Evening of Olympians celebration.[20]

Cato was a featured artist at the first annual European True Worship Summit, a gospel conference at the Dominion Centre in Wood Green. The event culminated in a final concert where the B Positive Choir performed with Cato.

Cato was invited by Mayor of London Sadiq Khan to sing at his campaign dinner held at the Museum of London[21] and was appointed as the official Vocal Coach for ITV's Sing It To Win It Competition 2018. The competition presenters included Girls Aloud member Kimberley Walsh and UK-based Afropop and Dancehall duo Reggie 'n' Bollie[22]

Lurine at the NHS 70th Celebration, York Minster Cathedral

Cato and the B Positive Choir appeared on The One Show on the BBC continuing their campaign to raise awareness of sickle cell and blood donation. Cato and the B Positive Choir were contestants on the Britain's Got Talent 2018 competition. After a successful audition on 14 April 2018 on ITV, they received a 'yes' vote from all 4 judges. The judges, combined with a public vote, ultimately sent Calum Courtney[23] through to the finals. A decision between Calum and the B Positive choir moved Simon Cowell to give B Positive a wild card. After a week of performances, the wild card recipient was reported in OK Magazine[24] sending B Positive to the finals of Britain's Got Talent. Cato and the B Positive Choir reprised their audition song. Though they made it through to the finals, they did not make it to the top three, which ultimately consisted of Lost Voice Guy, Robert White, and Donchez Dacres; with Lost Voice Guy taking first place through a public vote.

Cato has been involved with the NHS 70th Celebrations performing at York Minster Cathedral. Lurine was the featured soloist with the B Positive choir at Westminster Abbey a service of celebration for Common Wealth Day. Other performers included the Dhol Foundation drummers, Clean Bandit, William Barton and Alfie Boe.[25]

On 6 March 2020, she was awarded the International Women's Day Award by the Mayor of Enfield along with Her Excellency Justina Mutale and Team GB sprinter and Olympics medal winner Desiree Henry.[26] On 20 October 2019, Cato performed at Rudolph Walker's OBE 80th birthday celebrations at the Hackney Empire.[27] On 17 and 24 November 2019, BBC1 aired its semi-final and final rounds of Songs of Praise' Gospel Choir of the Year, where Cato made a special guest appearance.[28] She was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2020 Birthday Honours for services to charity and music.[29] On November 6, 2021 Cato was the surprise guest of a star-studded guest line up to celebrate and honor unsung heroes within the community and business sector. Honorees for the Multicultural Business & Community Champion (MBCC) awards included Kanya King, Ashley Cain, and Safiyya Vorajee, campaigner Stuart Lawrence, Claire Goodwin-Fee, Liz Pemberton and Casey Bailey. Other attendees include Jamelia and Lemar[30] On 14 December 2021, Cato attended her investiture at Windsor Castle to be presented with the MBE award for services to charity and music. The award was presented by Princess Anne.[31]

Charitable work

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Lurine Cato has participated in various charity-related musical performances. In 2016, she performed at St. James’s Palace for the Diana Award’s INSPIRE series, which recognizes young people for their contributions to their communities.[32] Following this, she performed at a private event at Althorp House, the residence of Earl Spencer.

In November 2017, Lurine Cato performed at the MOBO Awards with the B Positive Choir at the First Direct Arena in Leeds, England. [33] The following month, the choir released a charity single, Rise Up, originally sung by Andra Day, with Lurine Cato as the lead vocalist. Later that December, she performed with the choir at St. Pancras station, singing Christmas songs.[34]

On 11 June 2019, Lurine Cato and the B Positive Choir performed at the Audi Sentebale Concert at Hampton Court Palace alongside artists such as Rita Ora, Morena Leraba, and the Inala Zulu Ballet. The event was in support of Sentebale, a charity focused on assisting children affected by HIV in South Africa.[35]

Lurine Cato is also active with The Children's Society, which is a charity that aims to reduce world child poverty.[36]

Community work

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Cato sang at One Minute in May, a concert focusing on young victims of violent crime held outside Downing Street.[37][38] Cato presented and performed at HM Prison Elmley for the Aspire Higher Violence Reduction Programme, which focuses on personal development, self-reflection, breaking bad habits, positive thinking, motivation, and general inspiration for prisoners and staff.[39]

The Mighty Men Experience is a programme which Cato created to highlight positive male role models in society and bring men together to reduce knife and gun crime. She came up with the anthem “Keep Fighting”, which was used as the project's main theme.[40]

In April 2020, Cato and a number of notable British artists came together to record the popular hymn “Great Is Thy Faithfulness”, on YouTube, with intent to bring a sense of hope and inspiration to the people of Great Britain, and wider global community of viewers, who had been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.[41]

Cato collaborated with singers from the UK and abroad to record Amazing Grace by Dottie Rambo in aid of the Cavall Nurses' Trust . The effort, led by Cato, raised funds for National Health Service nurses who may be experiencing difficulties.[42]

Discography

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Release Album Tracks Label
October 2016 Chosen To Serve 13 Fresh Manna Records
Singles
Release Song Tracks Label
2019 "Keep Turning" 1 Fresh Manna Records
2018 "Be Loved" 1 Fresh Manna Records
2017 "Rise Up" (Lead Vocals) 1 B Positive Choir
2016 "Wave It Away" 1 Fresh Manna Records
2016 "Power" 1 Fresh Manna Records
2016 "Power" (Rare Candy Deep Mix) 1 Fresh Manna Records
2016 "Power" (Rare Candy Club Mix) 1 Fresh Manna Records
2016 "Power" (Giant Killer Mix) 1 Fresh Manna Records
2016 "Power" (Extended) 1 Fresh Manna Records
2016 "Keep Fighting" (The Mighty Men Choir) 1
2012 "Following The Star (Closer)" [Feat. Tony Momrelle & Jay Ess] 1
2012 "Following The Star (Closer)" [Remix] [Feat. Tony Momrelle & Jay Ess] 1
2016 "You Revive Me" (Green Remix) 1 Fresh Manna Records
2012 "You Revive Me" 1 Fresh Manna Records
2012 "You Revive Me" (Remix) 1 Fresh Manna Records
2002 "Shout It" [Feat. Brixton Gospel Choir] 1 Check Mate Records
2002 "We'll Get Thru It2 [Feat. Royalty] 1 Self Released
2000 "Soul Inside" 1 Baby Angel Recordings
Various Album Appearances
2003 Lost In Love (Sgt Slick vs. John Course DubKlash) Andy Van – Vicious Cuts – Top Tunes From Australia's Top Label (CD, Mixed, Comp) Ministry (Magazine) Australia
2003 Lost In Love DJ John Course – A Night Out With Vicious Grooves (CD, Mixed) Vicious Vinyl, Vicious Grooves, Festival Mushroom Records
2002 We'll Get Thru It Various – Twice As Nice Presents Mobo 2002 (The Very Best Of Urban) (2xCD, Comp, Mixed) Warner Dance
2000 FriendsTony Touch – R&B #25 – Get Your Sh*t Straight (CD, Mixed) Touch Entertainment
2000 FriendsDJ Poska – What's The Flavor? 40 (Cass, Mixed, Promo) Funky Maestro Entertainment
2000 Friends (The Sovereign Mix) – EZ Pure Garage 3 Warner Strategic Marketing UK, Warner Music UK Ltd.
Other Writing/Arranging
2012 You Revive Me – You Revive Me (CDr, Single) Fresh Manna Records
2003 I Don't Mind Tellin UGalactic Mutherland / Tiffany Persons – Destiny / Best Of Me (12") Varsity International
Vocals (Various)
2015 Wash The Pain Away [Markus Feehily – Fire] (CD, Album, Dlx) Harmoney Entertainment
2015 Changing (Radio Edit) Various – Fack ju Göhte 2 (Original Saundträck Zum Film)(CD) Polydor
2015 Changing (Sigma's VIP Remix Feat. Stylo G)Various – Drum & Bass Arena 2015 (3xCD, Mixed) AEI Music
2013 Hand On Heart (Radio Mix)Olly Murs – Right Place Right Time (CD, Album + DVD-V, NTSC + S/Edition) Syco Music, Epic, Sony Music
2010 The Winter Of My SpringsIncognito – Transatlantic R.P.M. Dome Records
2006 Seamus Haji & Steve Mac Feat. Erire – Happy (12") Big Love
2003 Lost In LoveDJ John Course* – A Night Out With Vicious Grooves (CD, Mixed) Vicious Vinyl, Vicious Grooves, Festival Mushroom Records
2002 I Will Follow (Full Intention Club Mix)Various – Las Tardes En Ibiza (2002) (2xCD, Mixed, Comp) Vendetta Records
2002 I Will Follow (Full Intention Club Mix)Various – Danceclub Awards 01 (2xCD, Comp) Kaos Records, Vidisco
2002 I Will Follow Various – Electricidade 2002 (2xCD, Comp) Vidisco
2002 I Will Follow (Wally Lopez & Dr. Kucho Weekend Remix)Various – Funktásticamix – This Is True House Music #2(2xCD, Comp, Mixed) Funktástica Records
2002 Una Mas – I Will Follow Hussle Recordings
2002 I Will Follow You (Full Intention Club Mix)Various – Disco Heaven 02.02 (2xCD, Comp) Hed Kandi
2002 Tom The ModelBeth Gibbons & Rustin Man – Out Of Season Go! Beat
2001 All I Need (Deep Swing Filter Vocal) Una Mas – All I Need (12") Union Square Recordings
2001 Curtains Polydor
2000 Independence Day Gabrielle – Rise Go! Beat
Various Music Credits
Release Album Artist Credit
2021 All I Need (Is Believe) Milk & Sugar Lead Vocals
2019 Rocketman [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack] – "Tiny Dancer" Elton John / Taron Egerton Vocals (Background)
2019 Wasteland, Baby! Hozier Vocals (Background)
2013 James Arthur James Arthur Choir/Chorus, Vocals (Background)
2010 Transatlantic R.P.M. Incognito Vocals (Background)
2007 Imaginacion Debbie Chorus
2007 Louie Vega in the House Composer
2007 Stereo Sushi Version 10 Composer
2007 Connected: Full Intention Producer
2006 For the Love of House, Vol. 3 Vocals (Background)
2006 Soul Heaven Presents DJ Spen & Osunlade Composer
2003 Club Nation 2002, Vol. 2 Dynamix Vocals
2002 Clubber's Guide to 2000 Judge Jules Vocals
2002 Defected Sessions: Full Intention and Smokinojo Masters at Work Vocals
2002 Kylie Fever 2002: Live in Manchester Kylie Minogue Vocals (Background)
2002 Out of Season Beth Gibbons / Rustin Man Vocals (Background)
2001 21st Century Disco [Smooth] Vocals
2001 Beetroot Cast Vocals (Background)
2001 You'll Love to Hate This Richard Blackwood Vocals
2000 Rise Gabrielle Vocals (Background)
Tales from the Beach/Transatlantic R.P.M. Incognito Vocals (Background)

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category City Result
2022 Urban Music Awards[43] Best Gospel Act UK Winner
2021 The Lavine Hudson Award for Vocal Excellence[44] Step4wd Award UK Winner
2021 The Music Media Platform Awards Community Hero UK Winner
2020 TTM Collective Orchestra (UK) (Inspirational Love Songs Masterpiece feat. Various Artists including Lurine Cato & David Copeland 'My Greatest & My Latest Inspiration') Best Gospel Music Album of the Year USA Winner
2020 MBE Awardee UK Appointed
2020 International Women's Day Mayor's Award Awardee UK Awarded
2018 Trulife Gospel Music Awards Best Female UK Pending
2018 Premier Gospel Awards Best Female Act UK Nominated
2017 MOBO Awards Best Gospel Act UK Nominated
2017 UEA Outstanding Contribution to Gospel Music UK Honorary
2017 Premier Gospel Awards Best Female Artist UK Winner
2016 Gospel Xplosion Music Media Awards Best RnB Female Artist of the Year UK Winner
2016 Premier Gospel Awards Best Female Artist UK Winner
2016 Gospel Music Awards Best International Artist Italy Winner
2016 Gospel Music Awards Best International Female Artist of the Year Italy Winner
2014 Gospel Music Awards Best International Female Vocalist of the Year Italy Winner
2014 Gospel Music Awards Best International Live Concert Italy Winner
2014 Gospel Music Awards Best International Music Event Italy Winner
2013 Gospel Music Awards Best International Song of the Year Italy Winner
2013 Praisetek Awards Best RnB Gospel Artist UK Winner
2013 BEFFTA Awards Best Gospel Act UK Winner
2013 MOBO Awards[45] Best Gospel Act UK Winner
2012 Wise Woman Awards[46] Music UK Winner

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