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GOOD Music
File:G.O.O.D..gif
Parent companyIsland Def Jam Motown
Founded2004
FounderKanye West
Distributor(s)Def Jam Recordings
(In the US)
Mercury Records
(Outside the US)
GenreVarious
Country of originUnited States
LocationNew York City, New York

GOOD Music is a record label and management firm founded by music producer Kanye West.[1][2] "GOOD" is an acronym for "Getting Out Our Dreams".

History

In West's, GLC's, and Really Doe's early recording days, all three belonged to a group The Go-Getters.[3] Although none of them have an album under the label, West releasing his own albums with Roc-A-Fella Records.

John Legend and Common were the first to have albums produced under GOOD Music and between them received seven Grammy Award Nominations. ‘Get Lifted’ with three, and ‘Be’ with four.[4]

Over the years there has been confusion as to what the company actually is. GLC was quoted as saying that it “isn’t a label”, but that it is “a family and like a production company.” It is still down to the artist to come to a deal with a distribution company, which will be backed by GOOD Music.[5]

An anthology, GOOD Music: The Album is to be released in Spring of 2012,[6] after the whole GOOD Music family met up in London to finish recording the album mid January.[7]

Artists

Signed Artists

Producers

Act Year Signed Albums Year Left
Kanye West Founder 5
John Legend 2004 4
Common 2004 4
Consequence 2005 1 2011
Big Sean[8] 2007 1
Kid Cudi 2008 2
Malik Yusef 2008 1
Mr Hudson 2008 1
Cyhi Da Prynce[9] 2010 —
Mos Def 2010 —
Pusha T[10] 2010 1
Producer Year Signed
Kanye West Founder
Devo Springsteen[11] 2003
Keezo Kane[12] 2004
Jeff Bhasker 2004
No I.D. 2004
Don Jazzy[13] 2011
Hit-Boy[14] 2011
Shepard 2012

Discography

GOOD Music Albums

Year Information Peak Chart Positions
2004 John Legend—Get Lifted
  • US Billboard 200 - 4
  • UK Album Chart - 12
2005 Common—Be
  • US Billboard 200 - 2
2006 John Legend—Once Again
  • US Billboard 200 - 3
  • UK Album Chart - 10
2007 Consequence—Don't Quit Your Day Job!
  • Released: March 6, 2007
  • Singles: "Callin' Me", "Don't Forget 'Em", "The Good, The Bad, The Ugly", "Job Song"
  • RIAA certification: (uncertified)
  • US Billboard 200 - 113
Common—Finding Forever
  • US Billboard 200 - 1
  • UK Album Chart - 35
2008 John Legend—Evolver
  • US Billboard 200 - 4
  • UK Album Chart - 21
Common—Universal Mind Control
  • US Billboard 200 - 12
2009 Malik Yusef—G.O.O.D. Morning, G.O.O.D. Night
  • Released: June 2, 2009
  • Singles: "Magic Man"
  • RIAA certification: (uncertified)
Kid Cudi—Man on the Moon: The End of Day
  • US Billboard 200 - 4
  • UK Album Chart - 119
Mr Hudson—Straight No Chaser
  • Released: October 19, 2009
  • Singles: "There Will Be Tears", "Supernova", "White Lies", "Anyone But Him"
  • RIAA certification: (uncertified)
  • UK Album Chart - 25
2010 John Legend and The Roots—Wake Up!
  • Released: September 21, 2010
  • Singles: "Wake Up Everybody", "Shine"
  • RIAA certification: (uncertified)
  • US Billboard 200 - 8
Kid Cudi—Man on the Moon II: The Legend of Mr. Rager
  • Released: November 9, 2010
  • Singles: "Erase Me", "Mr. Rager"
  • RIAA certification: (uncertified)
  • US Billboard 200 - 3
  • UK Album Chart - 12
2011 Big Sean—Finally Famous
  • US Billboard 200 - 3
Pusha T—Fear of God II: Let Us Pray
  • Released: November 8, 2011
  • Singles: "Trouble On My Mind"
  • RIAA certification: (uncertified)
  • US Billboard 200 - 66

Upcoming Releases

See also

References

  1. ^ Langhorne, Cyrus (Jul 14, 2010). "Kanye West's G.O.O.D. Music Is Not A Record Label, "It's Basically A Family And A Production Company"". Soul of Hip-Hop. Retrieved 2011-02-26. {{cite web}}: Text "SOHH.COM" ignored (help)
  2. ^ Harper, Rosario (Aug 27, 2010). "Kanye West's "G.O.O.D." Music A Beautiful Concept, Says GLC - SOHH.COM". Soul of Hip-Hop. Retrieved 2011-02-26.
  3. ^ Petar Kujundzic (2010-07-09). "Go Getters (Kanye West, GLC & Timmy G) – World Record Holders (Album)". Hypetrak. Retrieved 2012-01-27.
  4. ^ About G.O.O.D. Music MySpace."
  5. ^ Langhorne, Cyrus (2010-07-14). "Kanye West's G.O.O.D. Music Is Not A Record Label, "It's Basically A Family And A Production Company"". Sohh.Com. Retrieved 2012-01-27.
  6. ^ By Matthew Perpetua (2011-10-20). "Kanye Announces G.O.O.D. Music Album | Music News". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2012-01-27.
  7. ^ Markman, Rob (2011-12-28). "Kanye West's G.O.O.D. Music Album 'Almost Done' - Music, Celebrity, Artist News". MTV. Retrieved 2012-01-27.
  8. ^ "Kanye West Almost Walked Away From Latest Protege Big Sean". mtv.com. 2009-06-18. Retrieved 2011-04-05.
  9. ^ "BBC Music - Artists - Mr Hudson". bbc.co.uk. 2010-08-12. Retrieved 2011-04-05.
  10. ^ [1] MTV.
  11. ^ "Devo Springsteen Interview". DJBooth.net. Jun 11, 2007. Retrieved 26 February 2011.
  12. ^ "G.O.O.D. Music producer Keezo Kane interview with Gowhere Hip Hop". Chicago Now. 2010-03-09. Retrieved 26 February 2011.
  13. ^ "ITS OFFICIAL! D'Banj & Don Jazzy (Mohits) sign to Kanye West's GOOD Music label!". Sturvs. 2011-06-09. Retrieved 9 June 2011.
  14. ^ "HIT-BOY SIGNS TO KANYE WEST G.O.O.D MUSIC LABEL". ddotomen.com. May 7 2011. Retrieved May 8 2011. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= and |date= (help)
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