G.O.O.D. Fridays was a weekly free music giveaway

Gratis

Gratis is the process of providing goods or services without compensation. It is often referred to in English as "free of charge" or "complimentary"...

 started by rapper Kanye West

Kanye West

Kanye Omari West is an American rapper, singer, and record producer. West first rose to fame as a producer for Roc-A-Fella Records, where he eventually achieved recognition for his work on Jay-Z's album The Blueprint, as well as hit singles for musical artists including Alicia Keys, Ludacris, and...

. The name originates from the name of his label, G.O.O.D. Music

GOOD Music

GOOD Music is a record label and management firm founded by music producer and artist Kanye West. "GOOD" is an acronym for "Getting Out Our Dreams".-History:...

, and is also a reference to the Friday before Easter

Easter

Easter is the central feast in the Christian liturgical year. According to the Canonical gospels, Jesus rose from the dead on the third day after his crucifixion. His resurrection is celebrated on Easter Day or Easter Sunday...

, which is known as Good Friday

Good Friday

Good Friday , is a religious holiday observed primarily by Christians commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and his death at Calvary. The holiday is observed during Holy Week as part of the Paschal Triduum on the Friday preceding Easter Sunday, and may coincide with the Jewish observance of...

. Every Friday

Friday

Friday is the day between Thursday and Saturday. In countries adopting Monday-first conventions as recommended by the international standard ISO 8601, it is the fifth day of the week. It is the sixth day in countries that adopt a Sunday-first convention as in Abrahamic tradition...

, beginning on August 20, 2010, Kanye planned on releasing a new song available for free download on his website. It is similar to Crooked I

Crooked I

Dominick Wickliffe, better known by his stage name Crooked I, is an American rapper from Long Beach, California. He is a member of the hip hop group, Slaughterhouse with other members Joe Budden, Joell Ortiz and Royce da 5'9. Slaughterhouse is currently signed to Shady Records / Interscope Records....

's program "Hip Hop Weekly" and inspired fellow rappers do the same thing - 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...

 with "Blue Friday", Slim da Mobster

Slim da Mobster

Anthony Johnson better known by his stage name Slim The Mobster is a Los Angeles-based rapper currently signed to Gang Module Records and Aftermath Entertainment. He is currently working on Dr. Dre's third studio album Detox. Slim The Mobster is known as Dr. Dre's new protegé. He is currently also...

 with "Freestyle Fridays", Swizz Beatz

Swizz Beatz

Kasseem Dean , better known by his stage name, Swizz Beatz, is an American record producer, DJ, rapper and painter. At the age of 17, he gained attention in the hip-hop world through his friendship with rapper DMX. Grady Spivey and rapper Cassidy helped launch his label Full Surface Records...

 with "Monster Mondays", RZA

RZA

Robert Fitzgerald Diggs, better known by his stage name RZA , is an American Grammy-winning music producer, multi-instrumentalist, author, emcee, and occasional actor, director, and screenwriter. A prominent figure in Hip Hop, RZA is the de facto leader of the Wu-Tang Clan. He has produced almost...

 with "Wu Wednesdays", Timbaland

Timbaland

Timothy Zachery Mosley , better known by his stage name Timbaland, is an American record producer, songwriter and rapper....

 with "Timbaland thursdays", J. Cole with "Any Given Sunday",Snoop Dogg

Snoop Dogg

Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr. , better known by his stage name Snoop Dogg, is an American rapper, record producer, and actor. Snoop is best known as a rapper in the West Coast hip hop scene, and for being one of Dr. Dre's most notable protégés. Snoop Dogg was a Crip gang member while in high school...

 with "Puff, Puff Pass Tuesdays", and recently, Slim Thug

Slim Thug

Stayve Jerome Thomas , better known as Slim Thug, Boss Hogg or Thug Boss, is an American rapper. He gained mainstream attention for his contribution to the popular single from rapper Mike Jones, "Still Tippin'"....

 with "Thug Thursdays". All of the G.O.O.D. Friday tracks come with their own album art. West initially announced that the free music program releases songs from August 20, 2010 to Christmas 2010. At the beginning of November, Kanye announced that he was extending G.O.O.D. Fridays until the end of January. So far, 15 G.O.O.D. Friday tracks were released through the program and three tracks are on West's album My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy. West has not released a G.O.O.D. Friday track since the week of November 12, 2010 with the exception of "Christmas in Harlem". In a posting on his Twitter page, G.O.O.D. Music artist Big Sean said that the series was temporarily put on hold in order to keep full attention on My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy.

Tracks released

Song	Released	Notes
"Power Power (Kanye West song) "Power" is a single by American hip hop recording artist Kanye West, released as the lead single from his fifth studio album, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy. The song features additional vocals by Dwele and is co-produced by Kanye West and Symbolyc One... " (Remix) (Kanye West Kanye West Kanye Omari West is an American rapper, singer, and record producer. West first rose to fame as a producer for Roc-A-Fella Records, where he eventually achieved recognition for his work on Jay-Z's album The Blueprint, as well as hit singles for musical artists including Alicia Keys, Ludacris, and...  featuring Jay-Z Jay-Z Shawn Corey Carter , better known by his stage name Jay-Z, is an American rapper, record producer, entrepreneur, and occasional actor. He is one of the most financially successful hip hop artists and entrepreneurs in America, having a net worth of over $450 million as of 2010...  & Swizz Beatz Swizz Beatz Kasseem Dean , better known by his stage name, Swizz Beatz, is an American record producer, DJ, rapper and painter. At the age of 17, he gained attention in the hip-hop world through his friendship with rapper DMX. Grady Spivey and rapper Cassidy helped launch his label Full Surface Records... )	August 20, 2010	—
"Monster" (Kanye West featuring Jay-Z, Rick Ross Rick Ross (rapper) William Leonard Roberts II , better known by his stage name Rick Ross, is an American rapper. He derived his stage name from the drug trafficker "Freeway" Ricky Ross, to whom he has no connection... , Bon Iver Bon Iver Bon Iver is a Grammy nominated folk band founded in 2007 by American indie folk singer-songwriter Justin Vernon. It includes Michael Noyce, Sean Carey, and Matthew McCaughan. Vernon released Bon Iver's debut album, For Emma, Forever Ago independently in July 2007. The majority of that album was...  & Nicki Minaj Nicki Minaj Onika Tanya Maraj , better known by her stage name Nicki Minaj; ), is a Trinidadian-born American recording artist... )	August 27, 2010	Taken off the G.O.O.D. Friday website due to being released as an official single. Also peaked at position #18 on the Billboard Hot 100 Billboard Hot 100 The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday... . Before being taken off, it was rereleased with a couple of musical changes and a different cover (only change from the original cover was the font sizes of the artist.
"Runaway Love" (Remix) (Kanye West featuring Justin Bieber Justin Bieber Justin Drew Bieber is a Canadian pop/R&B singer, songwriter and actor. Bieber was discovered in 2008 by Scooter Braun, who came across Bieber's videos on YouTube and later became his manager...  & Raekwon Raekwon Corey Woods , better known by the stage name Raekwon, is an American rapper and a member of the Wu-Tang Clan. He released his solo debut, Only Built 4 Cuban Linx... in 1995, and has since recorded four solo albums, as well as work with Wu-Tang and an extensive amount of guest contributions with... )	August 30, 2010	Replacement upload (because of the deletion of Monster). Later released on Never Say Never – The Remixes Never Say Never – The Remixes Never Say Never: The Remixes is the second remix album by Canadian recording artist Justin Bieber. Released on February 14, 2011, the album accompanies the release of his film, Justin Bieber: Never Say Never... , which uses the original version's beat.
"Devil in a New Dress" (Kanye West)	September 3, 2010	The release of this track is a shortened version of what was later released on My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, and lacks the guitar solo and Rick Ross Rick Ross (rapper) William Leonard Roberts II , better known by his stage name Rick Ross, is an American rapper. He derived his stage name from the drug trafficker "Freeway" Ricky Ross, to whom he has no connection... ' verse. The song was produced by Bink!.
"Good Friday" (Kanye West featuring Common Common (rapper) Lonnie Rashid Lynn, Jr. , better known by his stage name Common , is an American hip-hop artist and actor.... , Pusha T Pusha T Terrence Thornton better known by his stage name Pusha T is an American recording artist, occasional actor and one half of the critically acclaimed hip hop duo Clipse. He is also the co-founder and co-chief executive officer of Re-Up Records along with his brother Gene 'Malice' Thornton... , Kid Cudi Kid Cudi Scott Ramon Seguro Mescudi , better known by his stage name Kid Cudi , sometimes stylized KiD CuDi, is an American rapper, singer and actor. He first gained major attention after the release of his debut mixtape A Kid Named Cudi. In 2009, his single "Day 'n' Nite" reached the top five of the... , Big Sean Big Sean Sean Michael Anderson , better known by his stage name Big Sean, is an American rapper. Big Sean signed with Kanye West's G.O.O.D...  & Charlie Wilson)	September 10, 2010	—
"Lord Lord Lord" (Kanye West featuring Mos Def Mos Def Dante Terrell Smith is an American actor and Emcee known by the stage names Mos Def and Yasiin Bey. He started his hip hop career in a group called Urban Thermo Dynamics, after which he appeared on albums by Da Bush Babees and De La Soul. With Talib Kweli, he formed the duo Black Star, which... , Swizz Beatz, Raekwon & Charlie Wilson)	September 17, 2010	After the release of this track, Mos Def confirmed the signing with GOOD Music
"So Appalled So Appalled "So Appalled" is a Hip-hop song by recording artist Kanye West and appears as the seventh song on the track-listing of his fifth studio album My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy. Originally released unmastered as the seventh G.O.O.D. Fridays track, the song finally made its way onto My Beautiful Dark... " (Kanye West featuring RZA RZA Robert Fitzgerald Diggs, better known by his stage name RZA , is an American Grammy-winning music producer, multi-instrumentalist, author, emcee, and occasional actor, director, and screenwriter. A prominent figure in Hip Hop, RZA is the de facto leader of the Wu-Tang Clan. He has produced almost... , Jay-Z, Pusha T, Swizz Beatz & CyHi da Prynce)	September 24, 2010	The G.O.O.D. Friday release of this track is an unmastered version of what was later released on My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy.
"Christian Dior Denim Flow" (Kanye West featuring Kid Cudi, Pusha T, John Legend John Legend John Roger Stephens , better known by his stage name John Legend, is an American singer, musician, and actor. He is the recipient of nine Grammy Awards, and in 2007, he received the special Starlight award from the Songwriters Hall of Fame.Prior to the release of his debut album, Stephens' career... , 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...  & Ryan Leslie Ryan Leslie Anthony Ryan Leslie, known professionally as Ryan Leslie, is a Grammy nominated American record producer, multi-instrumentalist, rapper, entrepreneur, and singer. Founder of the media company NextSelection Lifestyle Group, Leslie has produced singles for a number of artists in a variety of genres... )	October 1, 2010	Was released the week when West said he would temporarily suspend the G.O.O.D. Friday series. Rereleased with an extended verse by Ryan Leslie.
"Don't Stop!" (Child Rebel Soldier Child Rebel Soldier Child Rebel Soldier, shortened CRS, is a hip hop supergroup composed of hip hop artists Kanye West, Lupe Fiasco, and Pharrell Williams.-History:... )	October 8, 2010	Was recorded and produced more than a year prior. Rereleased 2 days later with a cleaner mix of the track.
"Take One for the Team" (Kanye West featuring Keri Hilson Keri Hilson Keri Lynn Hilson is an American R&B singer-songwriter. Born and raised in Decatur, Georgia, Hilson began her music career as a songwriter, penning tracks for several artists in the mid-2000s as part of the five-person production and songwriting team, The Clutch... , Pusha T & CyHi da Prynce)	October 15, 2010	—
"Don't Look Down" (Kanye West featuring Mos Def Mos Def Dante Terrell Smith is an American actor and Emcee known by the stage names Mos Def and Yasiin Bey. He started his hip hop career in a group called Urban Thermo Dynamics, after which he appeared on albums by Da Bush Babees and De La Soul. With Talib Kweli, he formed the duo Black Star, which... , Lupe Fiasco Lupe Fiasco Wasalu Muhammad Jaco , better known by his stage name Lupe Fiasco , is an American rapper, record producer, and entrepreneur. As an entrepreneur, Lupe is the CEO of 1st and 15th Entertainment. He rose to fame in 2006 following the success of his critically acclaimed debut album, Lupe Fiasco's Food...  & Big Sean Big Sean Sean Michael Anderson , better known by his stage name Big Sean, is an American rapper. Big Sean signed with Kanye West's G.O.O.D... )	October 22, 2010	Tells the story of a relationship with a phoenix, similar to Kanye West's Runaway Runaway (2010 film) Runaway is a 35-minute short film directed by and starring Kanye West. It serves as the music video for a compilation of songs from West's album, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy. It is inspired by other music-related films such as Purple Rain, Pink Floyd The Wall and Michael Jackson's Thriller...  film. The song was produced by Swizz Beatz and The Individualz.
"The Joy" (Kanye West featuring Pete Rock Pete Rock Peter Phillips , better known by his stage name Pete Rock, is an American record producer, DJ and rapper. He rose to prominence in the early 1990s as one half of the critically acclaimed group Pete Rock & CL Smooth... , Jay-Z, Charlie Wilson, Curtis Mayfield Curtis Mayfield Curtis Lee Mayfield was an American soul, R&B, and funk singer, songwriter, and record producer.He is best known for his anthemic music with The Impressions during the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960's and for composing the soundtrack to the blaxploitation film Super Fly, Mayfield is highly...  & Kid Cudi)	October 29, 2010	Produced by Pete Rock Pete Rock Peter Phillips , better known by his stage name Pete Rock, is an American record producer, DJ and rapper. He rose to prominence in the early 1990s as one half of the critically acclaimed group Pete Rock & CL Smooth... . Featured as a bonus track on the album Watch the Throne Watch the Throne Watch the Throne is a collaborative studio album by American rappers Jay-Z and Kanye West, released on August 8, 2011, by Roc-A-Fella Records, Roc Nation, and Def Jam Recordings. Recording sessions for the album took place at various recording locations and began in November 2010. It was... .
"Looking for Trouble" (Kanye West featuring Pusha T, CyHi da Prynce, Big Sean & J. Cole)	November 5, 2010	Also included on the J. Cole's mixtape Friday Night Lights Friday Night Lights (mixtape) Friday Night Lights is the third official mixtape from Fayetteville, North Carolina rapper J. Cole. It was released on 12 November 2010. The mixtape was to originally be called Villematic and contain J. Cole's previous leaks and freestyles, however, J. Cole later stated it would have original... as a bonus track. Had 2 covers, in one of the covers "Kanye West" name was not in it.
"Chain Heavy" (Kanye West featuring Talib Kweli Talib Kweli Talib Kweli Greene , better known as Talib Kweli, is an American hip-hop artist and poet from Brooklyn, New York. His first name in Arabic means "student" or "seeker" ; his in Swahili means "true"...  & Consequence Consequence (rapper) Dexter Mills , better known as Consequence, is an American rapper. He is the cousin of rapper Q-Tip of the hip hop group A Tribe Called Quest, and was formerly an affiliate of Kanye West's GOOD Music family. Consequence debuted in 1996 on A Tribe Called Quest's album Beats, Rhymes, and Life... )	November 12, 2010	This song was originally recorded with intent to be a bonus track on My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy but was cut from the album, along with the still unreleased Momma's Boyfriend. The song was produced by Q-Tip Q-Tip (rapper) Kamaal Ibn John Fareed , better known by his stage name Q-Tip, is an American hip hop artist, producer, singer, and actor from St. Albans, Queens, New York, part of the critically acclaimed group A Tribe Called Quest... .
"Christmas In Harlem" (Kanye West featuring Cam'ron Cam'ron Cameron Giles , better known by his stage name Cam'ron or "Killa Cam", is a Grammy-nominated American actor. He is the founder of the hip-hop group The Diplomats , and also of The U.N. group.... , Jim Jones Jim Jones (rapper) Joseph Guillermo Jones II , better known by his stage name Jim Jones, is an American rapper and original member of The Diplomats, also known as Dipset. He is Co-CEO of Diplomat Records... , Vado Vado Teeyon Winfree, or best known as Vado, born on March 13, 1985, is an American rapper from Harlem, New York City. Vado is of Jamaican, St.Vincent and African American descent.-Career:... , CyHi Da Prynce, Pusha T, Musiq Soulchild, Teyana Taylor & Big Sean Big Sean Sean Michael Anderson , better known by his stage name Big Sean, is an American rapper. Big Sean signed with Kanye West's G.O.O.D... )	December 17, 2010	Two different unmastered versions, neither containing all the featured verses, leaked December 17, 2010. It was thought that the leaked track was the GOOD Friday track for that week but the final version was officially released the following week. When downloaded through the official G.O.O.D. Friday webpage, the track downloads as the track for December 17. However, no track was released with the album marking of "12.24.10". Furthermore, this was the track first release after West took a break to focus all attention on his recently released album, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy. Also, this track was released officially through iTunes but in a shortened mix, only including Teyana Taylor, CyHi Da Prynce and Kanye. This is the only G.O.O.D. Friday track to be released through iTunes besides Monster, So Appalled, and Devil In A New Dress (in a shortened version).

External links

• Official Site
• Kanye West on Twitter
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