Paul G
| Paul G | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Paulo George Marques Joao March 31 Luanda, Angola |
| Occupation | R&B singer, songwriter, producer, dancer |
| Years active | 2004 - Present |
| Website | www.paulgonline.com |
Paulo George Marques Joao (born March 31) better known by his stage name Paul G,[1] is Angolan urban POP and R&B singer-songwriter, producer and dancer. Began his career as a founding member of Angola‘s first worldly known rap group South Side Posse - SSP alongside Big Nelo, Jeff Brown, and Kudi; Then, Paul G went on to produce and guide the career of Bruna Tatiana making her the first contestant from Angola in the hit real life television show Big Brother Africa. The success of his productions and collaborations with other artists gave him the opportunity to visit the United States of America, where he met with music producer H. Gil Ingles a founding member of XPOSURE Entertainment and that sealed his career as a solo artist[2] with the production of the debut album ‘Transition’.[3]
In 2009, Paul G released his debut album, Transition, which contained the Kora nominated[4][5] hit "Freaking Me Out" that features Hip-Hop artist Alashus aka C1,[6] and the original version of MTV Base nominated remix hit "Bang It All" that featured Akon. In 2011, Paul G released an EP album entitled The Feeling that includes the 2010 Channel O Video Awards nominated self-titled remix "The Feeling" that features Maezee of the Teargas. Also in 2011, the song "Bang It All" earned Paul G a nomination[7] at the Washington Area Music Association 26th Music Awards[8][9] while the song"The Feeling" ranked Paul G among the top ten artists on the "Topo Dos Mais Queridos"(TOP of the Most Liked) artists of Angola.
In addition to a successful recording career, Paul G has amassed a catalog of chart-topping songs that he has produced for other artists.[10]
Early life
Paul G was born in Luanda, Angola, as Paulo Jorge Marques Joao. Due to the divorce of his parents Maria Natercia Batalha and Diogo Joao, Paul G was raised by his mother and step-father Rodrigo Duarte.[11] As a young child, Paul G was an accomplished skate border and dancer.[12] While in High School he adopted the stage name "Paul G" and joined the Rap group called SSP. The group disbanded in 2004,[13] and Paul G continued to produce songs for other artists before starting his solo career.
Personal life Family
In 2011, Paul G's wife-to-be Juddy Da Conceicao, a model, television producer and presenter gave birth to their first child, Azael.[14]
Discography
| Year | Album | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Transition | Artist | |
| 2011 | The Feeling | Artist | |
References
- ↑ Paul G. "MTV Base". Retrieved 30 December 2011.
- ↑ Life of Paul G page 35. "Universo22 Magazine".
- ↑ The Transition. "channelo.dstv.com". Retrieved 3 January 2012.
- ↑ "Southern Maryland Newspapers". Retrieved 30 December 2011.
- ↑ Kora Award. "All Africa". Retrieved 30 December 2011.
- ↑ Hit Songs. "Voice Of America". Retrieved 30 December 2011.
- ↑ Nominations. "Channelo". Retrieved 30 December 2011.
- ↑ Awards. "paul_g_nominated_for_washington_music_award.html". Retrieved 3 January 2012.
- ↑ Artist Release List. "www.wamadc.com". Retrieved 3 January 2012.
- ↑ Chart Topping. "Angola Press". Retrieved 30 December 2011.
- ↑ Life of Paul G page 36. "universo22 magazine". Retrieved 30 December 2011.
- ↑ 2011 Music Video Awards. "Channelo.dstv.com". Retrieved 30 December 2011.
- ↑ Leaves Group. "channelo.dstv.com". Retrieved 30 December 2011.
- ↑ "Juddy Conceição mãe de um menino". jornaldeangola.sapo.ao. April 3, 2011. Archived from the original on January 9, 2017. Retrieved 30 December 2011.