Sage the Gemini

Sage the Gemini
Background information
Birth name Dominic Wynn Woods[1]
Born June 20, 1992
San Francisco, California, United States
Origin Fairfield, California, United States[2]
Genres Hip hop
Occupation(s) Musician
Labels
Associated acts
Website Sage the Gemini on Twitter

Dominic Wynn Woods (born June 29, 1992), better known by his stage name Sage the Gemini, is an American rapper from Fairfield, California. He is a member of California's The HBK Gang. He is known for his single "Gas Pedal" featuring Iamsu!, produced by Sage the Gemini. "Gas Pedal" peaked at number 29 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it Sage's first top 40 hit; it also reached number six on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and number four on the Hot Rap Songs charts in 2013.[3] Sage's song "Red Nose", which he produced himself, peaked at number 54 on the Hot 100 and at number 12 on the Hot R&B Hip-Hop Songs. Both songs were taken from his debut EP Gas Pedal, which peaked at number 29 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.[4] He signed to Republic Records in August 2013.[5] His debut studio album Remember Me was released on March 25, 2014.

Early life

Sage was born in San Francisco, California. He started recording at the age of eleven with his brother after he bought a microphone from Gordon's Music and Sound shop in Fairfield, California. The first track he ever recorded was titled "Made In China". At fourteen.[6] Dominic took the name Sage the Gemini due to the color of his eyes and his zodiac sign.[7][8]

Musical career

In 2008, Sage released his first single, "You Should Know" on MySpace. It became a viral hit, generating over three million views worldwide. He then joined Black Money Music Group. Being close friends with rapper Iamsu!, he also joined The HBK Gang.[7][8] Sage then released the singles "Red Nose" and "Gas Pedal" in March 2013. These singles immediately became hits and gained a lot of airplay, which attracted Republic Records who signed a deal with him in August 2013. The Recording Industry Association of America certified "Red Nose" Gold, and "Gas Pedal" Platinum.[9] On March 25, 2014 Sage released his debut studio album Remember Me.[10][11]

Discography

Studio albums

List of albums, with selected chart positions and sales figures
Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales
US US
R&B		 US
Rap
Remember Me 47 11 5

EPs

List of extended plays, with selected information
Title Album details
Gas Pedal EP
  • Released: September 10, 2013[13]
  • Label: Global Gemini, Republic
  • Format: digital download

Mixtapes

List of mixtapes, with selected information
Title Album details
Gang Forever
(with The HBK Gang)
  • Released: August 12, 2013
  • Label: HBK Gang
  • Format: digital download

Singles

As lead artist

List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
US US R&B US Rap
"Red Nose" 2013 52 14 10 Gas Pedal EP and Remember Me
"Gas Pedal"
(featuring Iamsu!)		 29 6 4
"Swerve" — — — Gas Pedal EP
"College Drop"
(featuring Kool John)		 — 57 — Remember Me
"Down On Your Luck"[15]
(featuring August Alsina)		 2014 — — —
"Don't You" 2015 — — —
"Guantanamera"
(featuring Trey Songz)		 — — — TBA
"Good Thing"[16]
(featuring Nick Jonas)		 — — —

As featured artist

List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
US US R&B US Rap
"Only That Real"
(Iamsu! featuring 2 Chainz and Sage the Gemini)		 2014 — 56 — Sincerely Yours
"2AM"[17][18]
(Adrian Marcel featuring Sage the Gemini)		 104 29 — TBA
"Kiss It"
(DEV featuring Sage the Gemini)		 110 — 46 Non-album single
"G.D.F.R."
(Flo Rida featuring Sage the Gemini and Lookas)		 8 3 2 My House
"Pull Up"
(L.A. Leakers featuring Sage the Gemini, Kid Ink and Iamsu!)		 — — — Non-album single

Guest appearances

List of non-single guest appearances, with other performing artists, showing year released and album name
Title Year Other artist(s) Album
"Double Entendre" 2014 Eric Bellinger The Rebirth
"Top Down" Smoovie Baby N/A
"Talk Dirty (Remix)" Jason Derulo, 2 Chainz
"Loyal (Remix)" Chris Brown, O.T. Genasis, Troy Ave
"Anyway" DJ Carisma, Tory Lanez, Eric Bellinger, Mishon
"Like That" DJ ASAP, Baeza, Symba, The Kid Ryan, Milla
"Geronimo" Clinton Sparks, T-Pain, Ty Dolla Sign ICONoclast
"Throw It Back" League of Starz, Marko Pen N/A
"Touchdown" Mishon
"Gasoline" Jordin Sparks
"Light and Shade" Guy Sebastian Madness
"Know Your Name" Trevor Jackson N/A
"Get'N to the Money" 2015 Ravyn Justice, Mistah F.A.B. N/A
"Payback" Juicy J, Kevin Gates, Future Furious 7

References

  1. ↑ https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VLZ1-FPZ
  2. ↑ "Sage the Gemini — 25 New Rappers to Watch Out For". Complex. Retrieved 2014-01-16.
  3. ↑ Sage The Gemini – Chart history. Billboard. Retrieved on 2013-09-14.
  4. ↑ Sage The Gemini – Chart history. Billboard. Retrieved on 2013-09-14.
  5. ↑ Thursday (2013-08-22). "Sage The Gemini signs to Universal Republic - The latest Bay Area rap and hip-hop music - Thizzler On The Roof". Thizzler.com. Retrieved 2014-01-16.
  6. ↑ McIntire, George. "Sage the Gemini's Career Slams the 'Gas Pedal'". East Bay Express. Retrieved 2014-03-28.
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 Republic Records. "Republic Records". Republic Records. Retrieved 2014-03-28.
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 Ju, Shirley. "Sage The Gemini Recalls Meeting HBK Gang & His Early Influences | Rappers Talk Hip Hop Beef & Old School Hip Hop". HipHop DX. Retrieved 2014-03-28.
  9. ↑ Baker, Soren (2014-01-07). "Sage the Gemini's "Gas Pedal" Goes Platinum & "Red Nose" Goes Gold | Get The Latest Hip Hop News, Rap News & Hip Hop Album Sales". HipHop DX. Retrieved 2014-03-28.
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 "Sage The Gemini & Kool John Have The Party Jumping In "College Drop" - XXL". Xxlmag.com. 2013-12-23. Retrieved 2014-01-16.
  11. ↑ "Interview: Sage the Gemini On His New Album & Working With Justin Bieber « Radio.com News". News.radio.com. 2014-02-13. Retrieved 2014-03-28.
  12. ↑ http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.28149/title.hip-hop-album-sales-week-ending-3-30-2014
  13. ↑ http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00EVVB1RU/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?qid=1396232356&sr=8-6
  14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 14.2 "American certifications – Sage the Gemini". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved January 8, 2014.
  15. ↑ "Down On Your Luck: Sage The Gemini: MP3 Downloads". Amazon.com. 2014-02-25. Retrieved 2014-03-28.
  16. ↑ http://www.allaccess.com/top40-rhythmic/future-releases
  17. ↑ "Top 40 Rhythmic Future Releases". All Access Music Group. Archived from the original on 2014-03-06.
  18. ↑ "Urban/UAC Future Releases". All Access Music Group. Archived from the original on 13 April 2014.

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