Brenda M. Atencio

Brenda M. Atencio known internationally as “G Precious,” is a multi-Award-winning Hip-Hop, Pop, and R&B Artist & DJ from Ohkay Owingeh. She began creative writing at the young age of 6, writing as a means to deal with the dynamics seen throughout her life - alcoholism, drugs, depression, suicide, loss and reservation life. Brenda received her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management from Northern New Mexico College and continued her education, receiving her Masters Degree in Legal Studies from the University of Oklahoma. Her work experience spans multiple backgrounds from working with Youth & Elder Programs, Schools, Organizations and Tribes throughout the United States. G Precious is currently on her “Returning HOME” Tour; her music will take you on a journey full of emotion, fun, expression, and healing, demonstrating the magic of music, dance and visual art in an inspirational

setting.

G Precious Music Awards / Accomplishments:

• New Mexico Music Awards Winner – Native American Song 2026

• Santa Fe Mayor’s Award for Excellence in the Arts collaboration with Indigenous Ways LLC / Indigie Femme 2025

• Red Dress Award Winner – American Heart Association / Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico 2024

• World Entertainment Award – Best Pop / Rap Song of the Year 2024

• Clouzine International Music Award – Best Native American Song 2024

• International Singer / Songwriter Association (ISSA) Awards

• International Indigenous Hip Hop Music Awards – Album of the Year 2023

• Native American Music Awards – Best Song of the Year 2022-2023; 2024

• Multi - New Mexico Music Award Winner – Various Categories / Years

most recently – Dance / Electronic “So Fierce” ft. Velvet Code, Best Original Song of the Year – 2023, Hip Hop Song of the Year – 2023

• Summer Solstice Indigenous Music Award (Nominee 2023)

• Jennifer Easton Community Spirit Award (Nominee 2018-2019)

• Indian Summer Music Award (Nominee 2016, 2017)

• Recording Academy Member (Grammy’s ©)

• Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Member