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G-Note Records
The G Note records official logo.
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,"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

Current artists

Act Year
signed
Albums
under the label
DJ Pauly D 2011 -

Former Artists

Act Years on
the label
Albums
under the label
Lea Sunshine 2011–2014 -
Hot Rod (rapper) 2006-2014 -
Governor (singer) 2009-2013 -

Discography

Upcoming releases

List of upcoming studio album releases
Artist Details
DJ Pauly D
  • Title: Untitled
  • Release date: TBA

References

  1. ^ "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.
  2. ^ "50 Cent starts a new record label, Calls it "G-Note Records" |". Archived from the original on 2010-12-22. Retrieved 2010-12-23.
  3. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2014-08-19. Retrieved 2010-12-17.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ "Cheryl Cole and... 50 Cent?!?". Archived from the original on 2011-10-03. Retrieved 2010-12-18.
  6. ^ [1][permanent dead link]
  7. ^ "Governor – "Here We Go Again" ft. 50 Cent (CDQ) |". Archived from the original on 2010-12-26. Retrieved 2010-12-23.
  8. ^ "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.
  9. ^ "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.
  10. ^ "DJ Pauly D Signs to 50 Cent Label G-Note". Archived from the original on 2012-08-04. Retrieved 2015-03-20.
  11. ^ "DJ Pauly D Signs to 50 Cent Label G-Note". Archived from the original on 2012-08-04. Retrieved 2015-03-20.