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GOOD Music
File:GOOD Music.png
Parent companyIsland Def Jam
Founded2004
FounderKanye West
Distributor(s)Def Jam (U.S.)
Mercury (outside U.S.)
GenreHip hop, R&B
Country of originUnited States
LocationNew 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 a bacronym for "Getting Out Our Dreams". The label is home to recording artists such as West himself, Big Sean, Kid Cudi, Pusha T, Mos Def, Q-Tip, D'banj and John Legend among others.

History

2004–07

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

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

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, possibly 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.[7] But in January 2013, Common squashed these rumors by saying that everyone, himself included, is too focused on solo projects as Cruel Summer acted as a launching pad for them.[8] However GOOD Music artist Travi$ Scott insists the album will still be released.[9]

On January 19, 2013, Scottish record producer and DJ Hudson Mohawke, who previously worked with the label on Cruel Summer, announced via Twitter that he had signed to the production arm of G.O.O.D. Music, Very G.O.O.D. Beats.[10]

Artists

Current acts

Former acts

Very G.O.O.D. Beats

GOOD Music also houses a group of producers signed to the label.

Discography

Act Year
signed 		Releases
under the
label
John Legend 2004 4
Malik Yusef 2005 1
Big Sean[11] 2007 1
Mr Hudson 2008 1
Kid Cudi 2
CyHi the Prynce[3] 2010 –
Mos Def –
Pusha T 1
Q-Tip 2011 –
D'banj –
Teyana Taylor 2012 –
Travi$ Scott[12] –
Ryan McDermott[13] –
Common 2004 3
Artist Album Details
John Legend Get Lifted
(released with Columbia)
Common Be
(released with Geffen)
  • Released: May 24, 2005
  • Chart position: 2 U.S.
  • RIAA certification: Gold
John Legend Once Again
(released with Columbia)
  • Released: October 24, 2006
  • Chart position: 3 U.S.
  • RIAA certification: Platinum
Consequence Don't Quit Your Day Job!
(released with Columbia)
  • Released: March 6, 2007
  • Chart position: 113 U.S.
  • RIAA certification: –
Common Finding Forever
(released with Geffen)
  • Released: July 31, 2007
  • Chart position: 1 U.S.
  • RIAA certification: Gold
John Legend Evolver
(released with Columbia)
  • Released: October 28, 2008
  • Chart position: 4 U.S.
  • RIAA certification: Gold
Common Universal Mind Control
(released with Geffen)
  • Released: December 9, 2008
  • Chart position: 12 U.S.
  • RIAA certification: –
Malik Yusef G.O.O.D. Morning, G.O.O.D. Night
  • Released: June 2, 2009
  • Chart position: –
  • RIAA certification: –
Kid Cudi Man on the Moon
(released with Universal Motown)
  • Released: September 15, 2009
  • Chart position: 4 U.S.
  • RIAA certification: Gold
Mr Hudson Straight No Chaser
  • Released: October 19, 2009
  • Chart position: 25 UK
  • RIAA certification: –
John Legend and The Roots Wake Up!
(released with Columbia)
  • Released: September 21, 2010
  • Chart position: 8 U.S.
  • RIAA certification: –
Kid Cudi Man on the Moon II
(released with Universal Motown)
  • Released: November 9, 2010
  • Chart position: 3 U.S.
  • RIAA certification: Gold
Big Sean Finally Famous
  • Released: June 28, 2011
  • Chart position: 3 U.S.
  • RIAA certification: –
Pusha T Fear of God II: Let Us Pray
  • Released: November 8, 2011
  • Chart position: 66 U.S.
  • RIAA certification: –
Various artists Cruel Summer
  • Released: September 18, 2012
  • Chart position: 2 U.S.
  • RIAA certification: N/A
Big Sean Hall of Fame
  • Released: February 2013
  • Chart position: -
  • RIAA certification: N/A
Travi$ Scott Owl Pharaoh
  • Released: February 22, 2013
  • Chart position: -
  • RIAA certification: N/A
Kid Cudi Indicud
(released with Universal Republic)
  • Released: March 2013
  • Chart position: -
  • RIAA certification: N/A
Pusha T My Name is My Name
  • Released: March 2013
  • Chart position: -
  • RIAA certification: N/A

References

  1. ^ About G.O.O.D. Music MySpace."
  2. ^ McCormick, Neil (July 15, 2009). "Mr Hudson interview for Supernova with Kanye West". The Daily Telegraph.
  3. ^ a b "BBC Music - Artists - Mr Hudson". bbc.co.uk. 2010-08-12. Retrieved 2011-04-05.
  4. ^ Alexis, Nadeska. "Kanye West Signs Teyana Taylor To G.O.O.D. Music". mtv.com. Retrieved 14 May 2012.
  5. ^ By Matthew Perpetua (2011-10-20). "Kanye Announces G.O.O.D. Music Album | Music News". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2012-01-27.
  6. ^ http://www.complex.com/music/2012/07/good-music-cover-august-september-2012-issue
  7. ^ http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/john-legend-on-his-new-album-sitcom-and-the-comedy-of-liz-and-dick-20121128
  8. ^ http://www.vulture.com/2013/01/common-luv-interview.html
  9. ^ http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.22803/title.travi-scott-says-g-o-o-d-music-s-cruel-winter-is-happening-for-real-
  10. ^ Cooper, Roman (January 20, 2013). "Hudson Mohawke Signs To G.O.O.D. Music's Very G.O.O.D. Beats". HipHopDX. Cheri Media Group. Retrieved January 24, 2013. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |work= (help)
  11. ^ "Kanye West Almost Walked Away From Latest Protege Big Sean". mtv.com. 2009-06-18. Retrieved 2011-04-05.
  12. ^ Ugwu, Reggie (2012-11-09). "Travi$ Scott Confirms He's Signed to G.O.O.D Music". BET. Retrieved 2012-12-06.
  13. ^ Ryan McDermott signs to G.O.O.D. Music Vibe"
  14. ^ http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.22612/title.hudson-mohawke-signs-to-g-o-o-d-music-s-very-g-o-o-d-beats
  15. ^ http://www.theboombox.com/2011/05/09/producer-hit-boy-joins-kanye-wests-g-o-o-d-music/
  16. ^ http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/18/hudson-mohawke-good-music-kanye-west_n_2502260.html?utm_hp_ref=entertainment/
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