Sage the Gemini

Sage the Gemini
Background information
Birth name Dominic Wynn Woods
Born (1992-06-10) June 10, 1992[1]
Fairfield, California, U.S.
Origin San Francisco, California, U.S.[2]
Genres Hip hop
Occupation(s)
  • Rapper
  • songwriter
  • record producer
Years active 2008–present
Labels
Associated acts
Website Sage the Gemini on Twitter

Sage The Gemini (born Dominic Wynn Woods[3][4] on June 10, 1992)[5] is an American rapper, songwriter, and record producer 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.[6] 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.[7] He signed to Republic Records in August 2013.[8] His debut studio album Remember Me was released on March 25, 2014. He has released the singles "Guantanamera" and "Good Thing" in May 2015 from his album Bachelor Party, planned for release in 2016.

Early life

Sage was born in Fairfield, California.[5] 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 years old.[9] Dominic took the name Sage the Gemini due to the color of his eyes and his zodiac sign.[10][11]

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.[10][11] 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.[12] On March 25, 2014 Sage released his debut studio album Remember Me.[13][14]

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
Bachelor Party

EPs

List of extended plays, with selected information
Title Album details
Gas Pedal EP
  • Released: September 10, 2013[16]
  • Label: Global Gemini, Republic
  • Format: digital download

As lead artist

List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
US US R&B US Rap
"Red Nose" 2013 52 14 10 Remember Me
"Gas Pedal"
(featuring Iamsu!)		 29 6 4
  • RIAA: 2× Platinum[17]
"Swerve" — — — Gas Pedal EP
"College Drop"
(featuring Kool John)		 — 57 — Remember Me
"Down On Your Luck"[18]
(featuring August Alsina)		 2014 — — —
"Don't You" 2015 — — —
"Guantanamera"
(featuring Trey Songz)		 — — — Bachelor Party
"Good Thing"[19]
(featuring Nick Jonas)		 75 — —
"Stick Up"
(featuring Lucky Daye)		 — — —
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

As featured artist

List of singles as featured artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
US US R&B US Rap
"Kiss It"
(Dev featuring Sage the Gemini)		 2013 110 — 46 Non-album single
"Only That Real"
(Iamsu! featuring 2 Chainz and Sage the Gemini)		 2014 — 56 — Sincerely Yours
"2AM"[20][21]
(Adrian Marcel featuring Sage the Gemini)		 104 29 — TBA
"G.D.F.R."
(Flo Rida featuring Sage the Gemini and Lookas)		 8 3 2
  • RIAA: 2X Platinum[17]
 My House
"Pull Up"
(L.A. Leakers featuring Sage the Gemini, Kid Ink and Iamsu!)		 — — — Non-album single
"Friday Night"
(Teenear featuring Sage the Gemini) 		2015 — — — TBA
"#BDAY"
(Tank featuring Chris Brown, Siya and Sage the Gemini)		 2016 — — — Sex, Love, & Pain II
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

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 none
"Loyal" (Remix) Chris Brown, O.T. Genasis, Troy Ave
"Anyway" DJ Carisma, Tory Lanez, Eric Bellinger, Mishon
"Geronimo" Clinton Sparks, T-Pain, Ty Dolla Sign ICONoclast
"Throw It Back" League of Starz, Marko Pen none
"Touchdown" Mishon
"Gasoline" Jordin Sparks
"Light and Shade" Guy Sebastian Madness
"Know Your Name" Trevor Jackson none
"Payback" Juicy J, Kevin Gates, Future Furious 7
"Somebody" (Remix) Natalie La Rose, Jeremih, Fetty Wap, Troy Ave none

References

  1. ↑ Jeffries, David. "Sage The Gemini Biography". allmusic.com. All Media Network, LLC. Retrieved 2016-01-24.
  2. ↑ "Sage the Gemini — 25 New Rappers to Watch Out For". Complex. Retrieved 2014-01-16.
  3. ↑ Drake, David. "The Recipe: Sage The Gemini On Hitmaking Without a Cosign". complex.com. Complex Media, Inc. Retrieved 2016-01-24.
  4. ↑ "Artist Spotlight: Get To Know Sage The Gemini". republicrecords.com. Republic Records. Retrieved 2016-01-24.
  5. 1 2 Jeffries, David. "Sage The Gemini Biography". allmusic.com. All Media Network, LLC. Retrieved 2016-01-24.
  6. ↑ Sage The Gemini – Chart history. Billboard. Retrieved on 2013-09-14.
  7. ↑ Sage The Gemini – Chart history. Billboard. Retrieved on 2013-09-14.
  8. ↑ 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.
  9. ↑ McIntire, George. "Sage the Gemini's Career Slams the 'Gas Pedal'". East Bay Express. Retrieved 2014-03-28.
  10. 1 2 Republic Records. "Republic Records". Republic Records. Retrieved 2014-03-28.
  11. 1 2 Ju, Shirley. "Sage The Gemini Recalls Meeting HBK Gang and His Early Influences | Rappers Talk Hip Hop Beef and Old School Hip Hop". HipHop DX. Retrieved 2014-03-28.
  12. ↑ Baker, Soren (2014-01-07). "Sage the Gemini's "Gas Pedal" Goes Platinum and "Red Nose" Goes Gold | Get The Latest Hip Hop News, Rap News and Hip Hop Album Sales". HipHop DX. Retrieved 2014-03-28.
  13. 1 2 "Sage The Gemini and Kool John Have The Party Jumping In "College Drop" - XXL". Xxlmag.com. 2013-12-23. Retrieved 2014-01-16.
  14. ↑ "Interview: Sage the Gemini On His New Album and Working With Justin Bieber « Radio.com News". News.radio.com. 2014-02-13. Retrieved 2014-03-28.
  15. ↑ http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.28149/title.hip-hop-album-sales-week-ending-3-30-2014
  16. ↑ http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00EVVB1RU/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?qid=1396232356&sr=8-6
  17. 1 2 3 "American certifications — Sage the Gemini". RIAA. Retrieved 2015-06-26.
  18. ↑ "Down On Your Luck: Sage The Gemini: MP3 Downloads". Amazon.com. 2014-02-25. Retrieved 2014-03-28.
  19. ↑ http://www.allaccess.com/top40-rhythmic/future-releases
  20. ↑ "Top 40 Rhythmic Future Releases". All Access Music Group. Archived from the original on 2014-03-06.
  21. ↑ "Urban/UAC Future Releases". All Access Music Group. Archived from the original on 13 April 2014.

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