| G-Note Records | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Parent company | G-Unit Records |
| Founded | 2010 |
| Founder | 50 Cent |
| Distributor(s) | G-Unit Records |
| Genre | Pop, dance, R&B |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Location | New York, New York |
| Official website | G-Note Official Website |
G-Note Records was 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]
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.
| Act | Year signed | Albums under the label |
|---|---|---|
| DJ Pauly D | 2011 | - |
| Act | Years on the label | Albums under the label |
|---|---|---|
| Lea Sunshine | 2011–2014 | - |
| Hot Rod (rapper) | 2006-2014 | - |
| Governor (singer) | 2009-2013 | - |
| Artist | Details |
|---|---|
| DJ Pauly D |
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