G-Note Records
Encyclopedia
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.
, 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. The label was founded in late 2010 with the first two artists signed, Governor
and Hot Rod. The first official music that was released under the label was Hot Rod's first single called Dance With Me
. 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. The second single released on the label was Governor
's, the song was called "Here We Go Again
" and featured 50 Cent. In an interview with G-Unit Radio
50 Cent said he created the label because
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.
Record label
In the music industry, a record label is a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. Most commonly, a record label is the company that manages such brands and trademarks, coordinates the production, manufacture, distribution, marketing and promotion,...
of 50 Cent's
50 Cent
Curtis James Jackson III , better known by his stage name 50 Cent, is an American rapper, entrepreneur, investor, record producer, and actor. He rose to fame with the release of his albums Get Rich or Die Tryin and The Massacre . Get Rich or Die Tryin has been certified eight times platinum by...
G-Unit Records
G-Unit Records
G-Unit Records is an American record label, specializing in hip hop music, founded in 2003 by rapper 50 Cent and his manager Sha Money XL. Upon its inception, it operated as a subsidiary of, and was distributed through, Universal Music Group's Interscope Records...
. The label was formed in late 2010 for Pop
Pop music
Pop music is usually understood to be commercially recorded music, often oriented toward a youth market, usually consisting of relatively short, simple songs utilizing technological innovations to produce new variations on existing themes.- Definitions :David Hatch and Stephen Millward define pop...
, Dance
Dance music
Dance music is music composed specifically to facilitate or accompany dancing. It can be either a whole musical piece or part of a larger musical arrangement...
and R&B artists. The offices for the label are based in New York.
Origins (2010)
After the success of former G-Unit subsidiary label "G-Unit South," and G-Unit PhillyG-Unit Philly
G-Unit Records Philly is an independent record label that is a subsidiary of 50 Cent's G-Unit Records. G-Unit artist, Tony Yayo was granted the positions of CEO and President of the label...
, 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
Pop music
Pop music is usually understood to be commercially recorded music, often oriented toward a youth market, usually consisting of relatively short, simple songs utilizing technological innovations to produce new variations on existing themes.- Definitions :David Hatch and Stephen Millward define pop...
, Dance
Dance music
Dance music is music composed specifically to facilitate or accompany dancing. It can be either a whole musical piece or part of a larger musical arrangement...
and R&B music. The label was founded in late 2010 with the first two artists signed, Governor
Governor (singer)
Governor Washington Jr., better known as Governor, is an Southern American Soul and R&B singer who was signed to T.I.'s label, Grand Hustle, under the aegis of Atlantic Records. He is signed to the newly formed G-Note Records which is a subsidiary label of 50 Cent's G-Unit...
and Hot Rod. The first official music that was released under the label was Hot Rod's first single called Dance With Me
Dance with Me (Hot Rod song)
"Dance With Me" is the first single off Hot Rod's debut album called "My Life". The song is produced by Fuego and it was released for digital download on December 16, 2010. The song is set to be released onto radios in January 2011.-Background:...
. 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"
Baby by Me
"Baby By Me" is the official first single by US rapper 50 Cent from his fourth album Before I Self Destruct. It was commercially released on September 10, 2009...
, Zimbabwean singer Gamu Nhengu, and singer Jeremih
Jeremih
Jeremiah Felton who performs under the mononym Jeremih , is an American recording artist and producer signed to Def Jam Recordings. Jeremih's debut single, "Birthday Sex" , peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100...
who he has recently worked on a couple of projects with. The second single released on the label was Governor
Governor (singer)
Governor Washington Jr., better known as Governor, is an Southern American Soul and R&B singer who was signed to T.I.'s label, Grand Hustle, under the aegis of Atlantic Records. He is signed to the newly formed G-Note Records which is a subsidiary label of 50 Cent's G-Unit...
's, the song was called "Here We Go Again
Here We Go Again (Governor song)
"Here We Go Again" is the first single off Governor's third studio album called, "A Touch of Magic"; it features his boss 50 Cent. The song was released for digital download on Amazon on December 27, 2010 and iTunes on December 29, 2010...
" and featured 50 Cent. In an interview with G-Unit Radio
Shade 45
Shade 45 is Eminem's uncensored Hip-Hop/Rap-heavy urban contemporary channel. Eminem Brings On-Air show hosts. It debuted with a hip hop format in 2004, changing to its current incarnation when it was added to XM channel 66...
50 Cent said he created the label because
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
DJ Whoo Kid
DJ Whoo Kid is a hip hop DJ and of Haitian descent raised in Queens Village, New York but with strong roots to Cap-Haïtien, Haiti. He is currently signed to G-Unit Records and its subsidiary label, Shady Ville Entertainment...
in a interview with Shade 45.
Current Artists
| Act | Year signed | # Albums Released | Descritpion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Rod | 2010 | - | A Phoenix, Arizona Phoenix, Arizona Phoenix is the capital, and largest city, of the U.S. state of Arizona, as well as the sixth most populated city in the United States. Phoenix is home to 1,445,632 people according to the official 2010 U.S. Census Bureau data... rapper and singer that originally signed to G-Unit Records back in 2006. After failing to release his original project, Fastlane, on the label, and being dropped from Interscope around 2007, 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. He is currently working on his debut album, "My Life" that will be released under G-Unit Records and G-Note Records. |
| Governor Governor (singer) Governor Washington Jr., better known as Governor, is an Southern American Soul and R&B singer who was signed to T.I.'s label, Grand Hustle, under the aegis of Atlantic Records. He is signed to the newly formed G-Note Records which is a subsidiary label of 50 Cent's G-Unit... |
2010 | - | Originally from Charles City, Virginia Charles City, Virginia Charles City is a census-designated place in and the county seat of Charles City County, Virginia, United States. The population as of the 2010 Census was 133.... , U.S.A, Governor was former signee of T.I.'s T.I. Clifford Joseph Harris, Jr. , better known by his stage name T.I., is an American rap artist, film and music producer, actor and author. He is also the founder and co-chief executive officer of Grand Hustle Records.... Grand Hustle label, he is a R&B singer who signed with G-Unit Records back in 2009. Since then, he has been touring with G-Unit G-Unit G-Unit is an American hip hop group originating from New York City formed by 50 Cents. G-Unit emerged on the New York scene by independently releasing several mix tapes... and featured on albums from 50 Cent and Lloyd Banks Lloyd Banks Christopher Charles Lloyd , better known by his stage name Lloyd Banks, is an American rapper and member of the rap group G-Unit. Raised in South Jamaica, Queens, he dropped out of high school in 1998. G-Unit released two albums, Beg for Mercy in 2003 and T.O.S. in 2008... . It is believed that his third studio album will be released under the label. |
| Lea | 2011 | - | After appearing on Hot Rod's debut single, Dance With Me Dance with Me (Hot Rod song) "Dance With Me" is the first single off Hot Rod's debut album called "My Life". The song is produced by Fuego and it was released for digital download on December 16, 2010. The song is set to be released onto radios in January 2011.-Background:... , and Lil Flip's hit single, Sunshine Sunshine (Lil' Flip song) "Sunshine" is a 2004 single by Lil' Flip from his album, U Gotta Feel Me. It features singer Lea. The song reached #2 on the U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, Hot Rap Tracks, and Billboard Hot 100 charts... back in 2004, Lea had since started touring with G-Unit and she was soon signed to the label in early 2011. On October 13th, 2011 she released her first single entitled, "November Skies (11.11.11)" under G-Note Records. |
To be released
| Album information |
|---|
Hot Rod – My Life
|
| Governor Governor (singer) Governor Washington Jr., better known as Governor, is an Southern American Soul and R&B singer who was signed to T.I.'s label, Grand Hustle, under the aegis of Atlantic Records. He is signed to the newly formed G-Note Records which is a subsidiary label of 50 Cent's G-Unit... – A Touch of Magic |
| Lea – TBA
|