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Lurine Lilian Cato (born 9 September 1974) is a Great Britain Gospel music, songwriter, and session vocalist. She won the MOBO Awards for Best Gospel Act in 2013 and was a finalist on the 12th season of Britain's Got Talent in 2018 with the B Positive Choir. In 2019 she appeared on the BBC programme Songs of Praise. In 2020, she was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for her contributions to charity and music.
She began her musical career at age three at the COGIC UK National Convention. At age 8, she entered the Enfield London Borough Council, performing Deniece Williams' 'Let's Hear It For The Boy' where she won second place. The following year, she won first place with a rendition of George Benson's 'The Greatest Love of All' and was consequently awarded the Aunty G Cup.
As a backing vocalist, Cato toured with Australian singer Kylie Minogue on two tours in the early 2000s. In 2008, Cato recorded vocals for Adele's debut album 19 on the track 'Best For Last'. She performed at the 2012 London Olympic Games for the Evening of Olympians celebration.
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 the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan to sing at his campaign dinner held at the Museum of London 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.
Cato has been involved with the NHS 70th Celebrations performing at York Minster. Lurine was the featured soloist with the B Positive choir at Westminster Abbey, a service of celebration for Commonwealth Day. Other performers included the Dhol Foundation drummers, Clean Bandit, William Barton and Alfie Boe.
On 20 October 2019, Cato performed at Rudolph Walker's OBE 80th birthday celebrations at the Hackney Empire. 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. She was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2020 Birthday Honours for services to charity and music.
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.
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.
After a week of performances, the wild card recipient was reported in OK Magazine 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.
In November 2017, she performed at the MOBO Awards with the B Positive Choir at the Leeds Arena in Leeds, England. 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 sang Christmas songs with the choir at St. Pancras station.
On 11 June 2019, 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.
Cato presented and performed at HM Prison Elmley for the Aspire Higher Violence Reduction Program, focusing on personal development, self-reflection, breaking bad habits, positive thinking, motivation, and general inspiration for prisoners and staff.
Cato formed The Mighty Men Experience, a program highlighting positive male role models in society and reducing knife and gun crime. She created the anthem "Keep Fighting", used as the project's main theme.
In April 2020, Cato and several notable British artists came together to record the popular hymn 'Great Is Thy Faithfulness' in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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 faced personal and financial challenges.
| + !Release !Album !Tracks !Label | |||
| October 2016 | Chosen To Serve | 13 | Fresh Manna Records |
| 2022 | "Lamb Of God" | 1 | WorldWide |
| 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. | 1 | |
| 2012 | "Following The Star (Closer)" Remix Feat. | 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. | 1 | Check Mate Records |
| 2002 | "We'll Get Thru It" Feat. | 1 | Self Released |
| 2000 | "Soul Inside" | 1 | Baby Angel Recordings |
| 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. | |
| 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 | |
| 2015 | Wash The Pain Away Markus (CD, Album, Dlx) | Harmoney Entertainment | |
| 2015 | Changing (Radio Edit) Various – Fack ju Göhte 2 (Original Saundträck Zum Film)(CD) | Polydor Records | |
| 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 Records, 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 Records | |
| 2000 | Independence Day Gabrielle – Rise | Go! Beat | |
| 2021 | All I Need (Is Believe) | Milk & Sugar | Lead Vocals |
| 2019 | Rocketman Original – "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 / Paul Webb | 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) |
| Year | Award | Category | City | Result |
| 2022 | Urban Music Awards | Best Gospel Act | UK | Winner |
| 2021 | The Lavine Hudson Award for Vocal Excellence | 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 | Best Gospel Act | UK | Winner |
| 2012 | Wise Woman Awards | Music | UK | Winner |
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