G-Note Records
G-Note Records is a 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 based in New York.[1]
Origins (2010)
After the success of former G-Unit subsidiary label "G-Unit South," and G-Unit Philly, 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 up coming 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
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"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 platform for artist's to make all different styles of music".[8] |
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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 a interview with Shade 45.[9] [10] In the beginning of December 2011, DJ Pauly D was officially signed to G-Note Records.[11]
Roster
Current Artists
Act |
Year signed |
# Albums Released |
Descritpion |
Hot Rod |
2010 |
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A Phoenix, Arizona rapper and singer that originally signed to G-Unit Records back in 2006.[12] After failing to release his original project, Fastlane, on the label, and being dropped from Interscope around 2007[13], Hot Rod modified his musical style to pop. For that reason 50 Cent thought it would be a good idea to make him the first official artist on the subsidiary label.[14] He is currently working on his debut album, "My Life" that will be released under G-Unit Records and G-Note Records.[15] |
Governor |
2010 |
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Originally from Charles City, Virginia, U.S.A, Governor was former signee of T.I.'s Grand Hustle label, he is a R&B singer who signed with G-Unit Records back in 2009.[16] Since then, he has been touring with G-Unit and featured on albums from 50 Cent and Lloyd Banks.[17] It is believed that his third studio album will be released under the label. |
Lea |
2011 |
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After appearing on Hot Rod's debut single, Dance With Me, and Lil Flip's hit single, Sunshine back in 2004, Lea had since started touring with G-Unit and she was soon signed to the label in early 2011.[18] On October 13th, 2011 she released her first single entitled, "November Skies (11.11.11)" under G-Note Records.[19] |
DJs and producers
Discography
To be released
Album information |
Hot Rod – My Life
- Released: TBA
- Chart position: TBA
- U.S. sales: TBA
- RIAA certification: TBA
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Governor – A Touch of Magic
- Released: TBA
- Chart position: TBA
- U.S. Sales: TBA
- RIAA certification: TBA
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Lea – TBA
- Released: TBA
- Chart position: TBA
- U.S. Sales: TBA
- RIAA certification: TBA
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References
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Subsidiaries |
G-Unit Philly · G-Note Records · G-Unit West · D4L Records · G-Unit South · State Property Records
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