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The University of Blackness and Badness, better known as Blackversity and often disemvowelled BLKVRSTY, is a South African urban contemporary music collective formed in Cambridge, East London in 2022. The group consist of singers, songwriters, record producers, directors, and photographers. The original members are Bayley Garden, Kyle Brown, Kristen Chanel, Melanie Styles, Daphne Vogue, Khlorine, Jukai Bee, and Matthew Portland.

Blackversity
Also known as
  • BLKVRSTY
  • Black SZN
  • Blackberry Swings
  • Loud & Clear
OriginCambridge, East London, South Africa
Genres
Years active2022–present
LabelsIndependent
MembersBayley Garden
Kyle Brown
Kristen Chanel
Melanie Styles
Daphne Vogue
Khlorine
Jukai Bee
Matthew Portland

History

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Members

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  • Bayley Garden – lead vocalist, songwriter, guitarist, photographer (2022–present)
  • Kyle Brown – lead vocalist, songwriter, record producer, fashion designer (2022–present)
  • Melanie Styles – record producer, songwriter, guitarist, fashion designer, photographer (2022–present)
  • Daphne Vogue – songwriter, record producer, music video director, fashion designer (2022–present)
  • Kristen Chanel – backing vocalist, songwriter, fashion model (2022–present)
  • Khlorine – songwriter, record producer, music video director, fashion designer (2022–present)
  • Jukai Bee – songwriter, keyboardist, backing vocalist, fashion model (2022–present)
  • Matthew Portland – songwriter, drummer, record producer, music video director (2022–present)