G-Note Records

G-Note Records is a now defunct subsidiary record label of 50 Cent's G-Unit Records. The label was formed in late 2010 for pop, dance and R&B artists. The offices for the label are in New York.[1]

G-Note Records
Parent companyG-Unit Records
Founded2010
Founder50 Cent
Distributor(s)G-Unit Records
GenrePop, dance, R&B
Country of originUnited States
LocationNew York, New York
Official websiteG-Note Official Website

Origins (2010)

After the success of former G-Unit subsidiary label "G-Unit South,"G-Unit Philly, and "G-Unit West, 50 Cent decided to create another subsidiary in 2009. Unlike the two other subsidiary labels, G-Note Records is a Hip hop based label including Pop, Dance and R&B music.[2] The label was founded in late 2010 with the first two artists signed, Governor and Hot Rod.[3] The first official music that was released under the label was Hot Rod's first single called Dance With Me.[4] It was believed that 50 Cent intended to sign more acts to the label in the upcoming year, including R&B singer Jovan Dais who was featured on the original version of his single "Baby By Me", Zimbabwean singer Gamu Nhengu, and singer Jeremih who he has recently worked on a couple of projects with.[5][6] The second single released on the label was Governor's, the song was called "Here We Go Again" and featured 50 Cent.[7] In an interview with G-Unit Radio 50 Cent said he created the label because

"There was a gap in the market, the group G-Unit had a distinctive aggressive style and so also everyone on the label's style was expected to be aggressive. It also is a platform for artist's to make all different styles of music".[8]

In late April 2011, it was reported that 50 Cent was in talks with DJ Pauly D about signing to the label for a three album deal. This was later confirmed by DJ Whoo Kid in an interview with Shade 45.[9] [10] In the beginning of December 2011, DJ Pauly D was officially signed to G-Note Records.[11] Lea was dropped from the label at the top of 2013.

Roster

Current artists

Act Year
signed
Albums
under the label
DJ Pauly D 2011 -

Former Artists

Act Years on
the label
Albums
under the label
Lea Sunshine 2011–2014 -
Hot Rod (rapper) 2006-2014 -
Governor (singer) 2009-2013 -

Discography

Upcoming releases

List of upcoming studio album releases
Artist Details
DJ Pauly D
  • Title: Untitled
  • Release date: TBA

References

  1. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2012-03-24. Retrieved 2010-12-17.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  2. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2010-12-22. Retrieved 2010-12-23.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  3. http://api.ning.com/files/XwjAFtVKM8J89jRCzQrZY8TjlGtqCF-z-Aljx4bU-Ltvz8zdERLLrd-irMM8qw*rGBY9n1RFwSBpTEQdL3l4*HqKu2sQjUEZ/hotrodfacebook.jpg
  4. Яizzy GOLDSTEIN ™ [@officialhotrod] (17 December 2010). "G-NOTE/G-UNIT RECORDS Hot Rod - "Dance With Me" on Itunes tinyurl.com/2c78v47 #DANCEWITHME" (Tweet) via Twitter.
  5. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-10-03. Retrieved 2010-12-18.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  6. http://lexlevi.com/profiles/blogs/lex-levi-negotiating-a-deal%5B%5D
  7. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2010-12-26. Retrieved 2010-12-23.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  8. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-02-03. Retrieved 2011-01-30.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  9. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2012-03-25. Retrieved 2011-04-21.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  10. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2012-08-04. Retrieved 2015-03-20.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  11. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2012-08-04. Retrieved 2015-03-20.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.