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G-Note Records
Parent companyG-Unit Records
Founded2010
Founder50 Cent
Distributor(s)G-Unit Records
GenrePop/Dance/R&B
Country of originUnited States
LocationNew York, New York
Official websiteG-Note Official Website

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]

Origins (2010)

After the success of former G-Unit subsidiary label "G-Unit South," and G-Unit Philly, 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] On August 31, 2012 was announced that the Gambian-born artist Deejay Limbo was recently signed to G-Note Records.[12]

Roster

Current Artists

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Act Year signed # Albums Released Descritpion
Hot Rod 2010 - A Phoenix, Arizona rapper and singer that originally signed to G-Unit Records back in 2006.[13] After failing to release his original project, Fastlane, on the label, and being dropped from Interscope around 2007,[14] 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.[15] He is currently working on his debut album, "My Life" that will be released under G-Unit Records and G-Note Records.[16]
Governor 2010 - Originally from Charles City, Virginia, U.S.A, Governor was former signee of T.I.'s Grand Hustle label, he is a R&B singer who signed with G-Unit Records back in 2009.[17] Since then, he has been touring with G-Unit and featured on albums from 50 Cent and Lloyd Banks.[18] It is believed that his third studio album will be released under the label.
Lea Sunshine 2011 - After appearing on Hot Rod's debut single, Dance With Me, and Lil Flip's hit single, Sunshine back in 2004, Lea had since started touring with G-Unit and she was soon signed to the label in early 2011.[19] On October 13, 2011 she released her first single entitled, "November Skies (11.11.11)" under G-Note Records.[20]

DJs and producers

Discography

To be released

Album information
Hot Rod – My Life
  • Released: TBA
  • Chart position: TBA
  • U.S. sales: TBA
  • RIAA certification: TBA
Governor – A Touch of Magic
  • Released: TBA
  • Chart position: TBA
  • U.S. Sales: TBA
  • RIAA certification: TBA
Lea – TBA
  • Released: TBA
  • Chart position: TBA
  • U.S. Sales: TBA
  • RIAA certification: TBA

References

  1. ^ http://www.thisis50.com/forum/topics/50-cent-has-created-a-new?x=1&id=784568%3ATopic%3A22814010&page=3#
  2. ^ http://diversehiphop.com/2010/12/50-cent-starts-a-new-record-label-calls-it-g-note-records/
  3. ^ http://api.ning.com/files/XwjAFtVKM8J89jRCzQrZY8TjlGtqCF-z-Aljx4bU-Ltvz8zdERLLrd-irMM8qw*rGBY9n1RFwSBpTEQdL3l4*HqKu2sQjUEZ/hotrodfacebook.jpg
  4. ^ http://twitter.com/#!/officialhotrod/status/15893606938189825
  5. ^ [1]
  6. ^ http://lexlevi.com/profiles/blogs/lex-levi-negotiating-a-deal
  7. ^ http://diversehiphop.com/2010/12/governor-here-we-go-again-ft-50-cent/
  8. ^ http://www.thisis50.com/profiles/blogs/50-cent-calls-into-gunit
  9. ^ http://www.thisis50.com/profiles/blogs/dj-whoo-kid-calls-into-shade
  10. ^ http://www.kovideo.net/dj-pauly-d-signs-to-50-cent-label-g-note-news-50-cent-4617.html
  11. ^ http://www.kovideo.net/dj-pauly-d-signs-to-50-cent-label-g-note-news-50-cent-4617.html
  12. ^ allAfrica.com: Gambia: Whats On - Gambian Artist Sign to 50 Cent's Hitlab
  13. ^ [2]
  14. ^ [3]
  15. ^ [4]
  16. ^ [5]
  17. ^ [6]
  18. ^ http://pinchpoke.com/videos/50-cent-x-lloyd-banks-tony-yayo-governor-whoo-kid-in-brussels-belgium-bisd-tour-2010-8/
  19. ^ http://www.thisis50.com/forum/topics/it-s-official-lea-sunshine-is-singed-with-g-note-records-good-or
  20. ^ http://www.thisis50.com/profiles/blogs/lea-november-skies-11-11-11
  21. ^ http://www.inflexwetrust.com/2011/04/20/just-in-case-you-were-interested-in-knowing-dj-pauly-d-rakes-in-500000-a-month/
  22. ^ http://www.inflexwetrust.com/2011/04/14/dj-pauly-d-set-to-sign-to-g-unit-records-with-3-album-deal/
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