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GOOD Music
File:GOOD Music.png
Parent companyThe Def Jam Music Group
Founded2004
FounderKanye West
Distributor(s)Def Jam
(Worldwide)
Virgin EMI Records
(In the UK)
GenreVarious
Country of originUnited States
LocationNew York City, New York

GOOD (Getting Out Our Dreams) Music is an American record label founded by hip hop recording artist and record producer Kanye West in 2004. The label is home to recording artists such as West himself, Big Sean, Pusha T, Mos Def, John Legend, D'banj and Mr Hudson among others. The label also houses a roster of producers such as, Hudson Mohawke, Jeff Bhasker, No I.D., Q-Tip, S1 and Travi$ Scott. Artists formerly signed to the label include Common, Kid Cudi, GLC and Consequence among others. The label has released seven RIAA certified gold or higher albums.

History

2004–07

West founded the label in 2004, in conjunction with Sony/BMG shortly after releasing his debut The College Dropout. John Legend and Common were the first artists signed to the label. GOOD Music received seven Grammy Award for the first two albums on the label; Get Lifted (2004) with three and Be (2005) with four respectively.[1] Shortly after, GLC, Really Doe, Malik Yusef, Tony Williams and Consequence were all signed to the label.[2][3]

In August 2005, West released his second studio album Late Registration which featured guest appearances from all of the GOOD Music roster at the time.[4] In October 2006, Legend released his second album - Once Again which won a Grammy for the song "Heaven".[5] In May 2007 the Detroit rapper Big Sean signed to the label.[6]

2008–2011

In 2008, West signed British singer-songwriter Mr Hudson, after hearing A Tale of Two Cities. He also signed then up-and-coming rapper Kid Cudi, after hearing his respective work from producer and manager Plain Pat.[7][8] Kid Cudi's debut album, Man on the Moon: The End of Day was released under GOOD Music on September 15, 2009. The album earned three Grammy nominations and was certified Gold by the RIAA.[9] A month later Mr Hudson's solo debut Straight No Chaser, was released.[10]

The label would hold a cypher for the 2010 BET Hip Hop Awards in June, that featured West, Common, Big Sean and new signee Cyhi the Prynce.[11] Throughout late 2010, West released several tracks featuring himself, and others members of the GOOD Music roster in a free weekly giveaway known as, G.O.O.D. Fridays.[12] After years of working together, on September 27 of 2010, West signed Brooklyn rapper Mos Def to GOOD Music.[13] Less than a week later Consequence released a diss track and left the label.[14] The following month Pusha T announced his signing.[15] Late in 2010, Kid Cudi released his second studio album Man on the Moon II: The Legend of Mr. Rager, followed by West's fifth album My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy.[16][17]

In April 2011, West signed Q-Tip of A Tribe Called Quest as a producer.[18] and signed upcoming producer Hit-Boy to Very G.O.O.D. Beats.[19] In 2011 West signed Nigerian artists D'banj and Don Jazzy.[20] In June 2011 GOOD Music signed their first distribution agreement, with Def Jam Recordings.[21] Big Sean's debut Finally Famous was the first album released by GOOD Music with distribution by Def Jam.

2012–present

In late 2011, plans were announced for a 2012 release of a GOOD Music collaborative studio album, later announced as Cruel Summer.[22] The first single, "Mercy" was released on April 6, 2012 and featured Kanye, Pusha T, Big Sean and affiliated artist 2 Chainz.[23] Prior to the albums release on September 18, 2012, "New God Flow" and "Clique" were released as singles.[24] It was accompanied by the eponymous short film Cruel Summer which was shot in Qatar; the film premiered at Cannes Film .[25] The album debuted at number 1 on the Billboard 200.[26]

In late 2012, Q-Tip hinted at a follow up album to Cruel Summer, possibly titled Cruel Winter. Teyana Taylor and Travi$ Scott also hinted at the album 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.[27] However in January 2013, former GOOD Music member 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.[28] However GOOD Music artist Travi$ Scott would later insist the album would still be released.[29] Big Sean also said that the project would be released sooner than people thought.[30] On June 27, 2013 Cyhi the Prynce said that Cruel Winter could be released by the end of the year, and it was up to Def Jam to greenlight the project.[31]

In January 2013, Scottish record producer and DJ Hudson Mohawke, announced that he had signed to the production arm of G.O.O.D. Music - Very G.O.O.D. Beats.[32] In April 2013, Kid Cudi announced on Power 106 that he was no longer with the label, leaving on amicable terms.[33] On June 29, 2013 producer Hit-Boy of Very G.O.O.D. Beats announced that his contract expired and that he was no longer signed to GOOD Music.[34]

Artists

Current acts

Act Year
signed 		Releases
under the
label
John Legend 2004 5
Malik Yusef 2005 1
Big Sean[35] 2007 2
Mr Hudson 2008 1
CyHi the Prynce[36] 2010 –
Yasiin Bey –
Pusha T 1
Don Jazzy 2011 –
D'banj 1
Q-Tip 2012 –
Teyana Taylor –
Ryan McDermott[37] –

Former acts

Act Year
signed 		Year
left 		Releases
under the
label
Common 2004 2011 3
Consequence 2004 2011 1
GLC 2004 2010 –
Kid Cudi[38] 2008 2013 3
Really Doe 2004 2008 –
Sa-Ra 2005 2007 –
Tony Williams[39][40] 2004 2010 –

Very G.O.O.D. Beats

GOOD Music also houses a production wing known as "Very G.O.O.D. Beats". It serves as a group of in-house producers signed to the label. They frequently provide co-production to the albums released on the label.

Current producers

Former producers

Discography

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
(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 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 of God II: Let Us Pray
  • Released: November 8, 2011
  • Chart position: 66 U.S.
  • RIAA certification: –
GOOD Music Cruel Summer
  • Released: September 18, 2012
  • Chart position: 2 U.S.
  • RIAA certification: –
Kid Cudi Indicud
(released with Republic)
  • Released: April 16, 2013
  • Chart position: 2 U.S.
  • RIAA certification: –
Big Sean Hall of Fame
  • Released: August 27, 2013
  • Chart position: 3 U.S.
  • RIAA certification: –
John Legend Love in the Future
(released with Columbia)
  • Released: September 3, 2013
  • Chart position: 4 U.S.
  • RIAA certification: –
Pusha T My Name Is My Name
  • Release date: October 8, 2013

Upcoming releases

Artist Album Details
Teyana Taylor TBA
  • Release date: 2013
Cyhi the Prynce Hardway Musical[31]
  • Release date: Q1 2014

References

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  2. ^ G.O.O.D. Music is Founded by Kanye West — The Complete History of G.O.O.D. Music | Complex
  3. ^ http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2010/10/glc-im-still-down-with-good-music-but-im-not-signed/
  4. ^ Kanye West Drops Late Registration — The Complete History of G.O.O.D. Music | Complex
  5. ^ John Legend Drops Once Again — The Complete History of G.O.O.D. Music | Complex
  6. ^ Big Sean Signs To G.O.O.D. Music — The Complete History of G.O.O.D. Music | Complex
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  28. ^ Common on LUV and Feeling All the Feelings - Vulture
  29. ^ Travi$ Scott Says G.O.O.D. Music's "Cruel Winter" Is "Happening For Real" | Get The Latest Hip Hop News, Rap News & Hip Hop Album Sales | HipHop DX
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