GOOD Music
| GOOD Music | |
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| Parent company | Island Def Jam |
| Founded | 2004 |
| Founder | Kanye West |
| Distributor(s) | Def Jam (U.S.) Mercury (outside U.S.) |
| Genre | Hip hop, R&B |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Location | New York City, New York |
G.O.O.D. Music is an American record label founded by rapper and producer Kanye West in 2004. "GOOD" is an acronym for "Getting Out Our Dreams". The label is home to recording artists such as West himself, Common, Big Sean, Kid Cudi, Pusha T, Mos Def, Q-Tip and John Legend among others.
History
2004–07: Formation and beginnings
Kanye West founded the label in 2004. John Legend and Common were the first to have albums produced by GOOD Music and have received seven Grammy Award nominations between them; Get Lifted (2004) with three and Be (2005) with four.[1]
Consequence was signed in 2005 through a deal with Columbia Records. In 2007, Big Sean was also signed to the label.
2008–11: Signing new talent
In 2008, West signed Mr Hudson after hearing his debut album (as Mr. Hudson and the Library), A Tale of Two Cities as well as Kid Cudi after hearing his respective work from Plain Pat.[2]
In 2010, the label signed Pusha T, Mos Def, and Cyhi the Prynce,[3] who was signed in a joint venture with Akon's Konvict Muzik, with the departure of Tony Williams, followed by Consequence who left the label on bad terms.
In 2011, the signing of Nigerian artist D'banj and fellow producer Don Jazzy, and a distribution agreement made with Island Def Jam Music Group followed. Big Sean's debut Finally Famous was the first album released by GOOD Music with distribution by Def Jam. In 2011, West signed longtime friend and hip hop legend Q-Tip of A Tribe Called Quest.
2012-present: Cruel Summer and Cruel Winter
In Mid-2012, Kanye West signed former Star Trak/Interscope Records artist Teyana Taylor to G.O.O.D. Music.[4]
In late 2011, plans were announced for a Spring 2012 release of a GOOD Music collaborative studio album, later announced as Cruel Summer.[5] It was to be accompanied by a short film. Produced by West's design organization DONDA and shot in Qatar, the film premiered at Cannes Film Festival. It was finally released late in the US on September 18 2012. [6]
In late 2012, Q-Tip hinted at a follow up album to Cruel Summer called Cruel Winter. Teyana Taylor and Travi$ Scott also hinted at it on twitter. In an interview with DJ Semtex, Big Sean confirmed the album was coming and that he's worked on a track for it. Later, John Legend confirmed the album and said he's made tracks for it in an interview with Rolling Stone.[citation needed]
Artists
Acts
| Act | Year signed |
Releases under the label |
|---|---|---|
| John Legend | 2004 | 4 |
| Malik Yusef | 2005 | 1 |
| Big Sean[7] | 2007 | 1 |
| Mr Hudson | 2008 | 1 |
| Kid Cudi | 2 | |
| CyHi the Prynce[8] | 2010 | – |
| Mos Def | – | |
| Pusha T | 1 | |
| Q-Tip | 2011 | – |
| D'banj | – | |
| Teyana Taylor | 2012 | – |
| Travi$ Scott[9] | – | |
| Hona Costello | – |
Producers
Discography
| Artist | Album | Details |
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| John Legend | Get Lifted (released with Columbia) |
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| Common | Be (released with Geffen) |
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| John Legend | Once Again (released with Columbia) |
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| Consequence | Don't Quit Your Day Job! (released with Columbia) |
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| Common | Finding Forever (released with Geffen) |
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| John Legend | Evolver (released with Columbia) |
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| Common | Universal Mind Control (released with Geffen) |
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| Malik Yusef | G.O.O.D. Morning, G.O.O.D. Night |
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| Kid Cudi | Man on the Moon (released with Universal Motown) |
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| Mr Hudson | Straight No Chaser |
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| John Legend and The Roots | Wake Up! (released with Columbia) |
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| Kid Cudi | Man on the Moon II (released with Universal Motown) |
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| Big Sean | Finally Famous |
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| Pusha T | Fear of God II: Let Us Pray |
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| Various artists | Cruel Summer |
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| Various artists | Cruel Winter |
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| Big Sean | Hall of Fame |
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| Kid Cudi | Indicud (released with Universal Republic) |
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| Pusha T | My Name is My Name |
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References
- ^ About G.O.O.D. Music MySpace."
- ^ McCormick, Neil (July 15, 2009). "Mr Hudson interview for Supernova with Kanye West". The Daily Telegraph.
- ^ "BBC Music - Artists - Mr Hudson". bbc.co.uk. 2010-08-12. Retrieved 2011-04-05.
- ^ Alexis, Nadeska. "Kanye West Signs Teyana Taylor To G.O.O.D. Music". mtv.com. Retrieved 14 May 2012.
- ^ By Matthew Perpetua (2011-10-20). "Kanye Announces G.O.O.D. Music Album | Music News". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2012-01-27.
- ^ http://www.complex.com/music/2012/07/good-music-cover-august-september-2012-issue
- ^ "Kanye West Almost Walked Away From Latest Protege Big Sean". mtv.com. 2009-06-18. Retrieved 2011-04-05.
- ^ "BBC Music - Artists - Mr Hudson". bbc.co.uk. 2010-08-12. Retrieved 2011-04-05.
- ^ Ugwu, Reggie (2012-11-09). "Travi$ Scott Confirms He's Signed to G.O.O.D Music". BET. Retrieved 2012-12-06.