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 in New York.[1]
| G-Note Records | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Parent company | G-Unit Records |
| Founded | 2010 |
| Founder | 50 Cent |
| Distributor(s) | G-Unit Records |
| Genre | Pop, dance, R&B |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Location | New York, New York |
| Official website | G-Note Official Website |
Origins (2010)
editAfter 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
editCurrent artists
edit| Act | Year signed |
Albums under the label |
|---|---|---|
| DJ Pauly D | 2011 | - |
Former Artists
edit| Act | Years on the label |
Albums under the label |
|---|---|---|
| Lea Sunshine | 2011–2014 | - |
| Hot Rod (rapper) | 2006-2014 | - |
| Governor (singer) | 2009-2013 | - |
Discography
editUpcoming releases
edit| Artist | Details |
|---|---|
| DJ Pauly D |
|
References
edit- ^ "50 Cent has created a new record label called "G-Note Records" it's OFFICIAL! - ThisIs50.com". Archived from the original on 2012-03-24. Retrieved 2010-12-17.
- ^ "50 Cent starts a new record label, Calls it "G-Note Records" |". Archived from the original on 2010-12-22. Retrieved 2010-12-23.
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2014-08-19. Retrieved 2010-12-17.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ Яizzy GOLDSTEIN ™ [@officialhotrod] (17 December 2010). "G-NOTE/G-UNIT RECORDS Hot Rod - "Dance With Me" on Itunes http://tinyurl.com/2c78v47 #DANCEWITHME" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ "Cheryl Cole and... 50 Cent?!?". Archived from the original on 2011-10-03. Retrieved 2010-12-18.
- ^ [1][permanent dead link]
- ^ "Governor – "Here We Go Again" ft. 50 Cent (CDQ) |". Archived from the original on 2010-12-26. Retrieved 2010-12-23.
- ^ "50 Cent Calls into G-Unit Saturdays W/Jack Thriller Mimi & Nelson: Speaks on Premier of 'Things Fall Apart' in March, Pimping Like Hugh Hefner, New Album Being 80% Done & More! [Audio] - ThisIs50.com". Archived from the original on 2011-02-03. Retrieved 2011-01-30.
- ^ "DJ Whoo Kid Calls into Shade 45, Says DJ Pauly D Has Signed to G-Note Records [Audio] - ThisIs50.com". Archived from the original on 2012-03-25. Retrieved 2011-04-21.
- ^ "DJ Pauly D Signs to 50 Cent Label G-Note". Archived from the original on 2012-08-04. Retrieved 2015-03-20.
- ^ "DJ Pauly D Signs to 50 Cent Label G-Note". Archived from the original on 2012-08-04. Retrieved 2015-03-20.
