Sage the Gemini
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Background information | |
Birth name | Dominic Wynn Woods |
Born | San Francisco, California, United States | June 20, 1992
Origin | Fairfield, California, United States[1] |
Genres | Hip hop |
Occupation(s) | Rapper |
Years active | 2011-present |
Labels | HBK Gang Records, EMPIRE Recordings, Republic (current) Black Money Music Group (former) |
Website | Sage the Gemini on X |
Dominic Wynn Woods (born June 20, 1992), better known by his stage name Sage the Gemini, is an American rapper from Fairfield, California. He is a member of California's The HBK Gang. He is known for his single "Gas Pedal" featuring Iamsu!, which peaked at number 29 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it both artists' first top 40 hit, number six on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and number four on the Hot Rap Songs charts in 2013.[2] Sage's song "Red Nose" also peaked at number 54 on the Hot 100 and at number 12 on the Hot R&B Hip-Hop Songs. Both songs are taken from his debut EP Gas Pedal, which peaked at number 29 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.[3] He signed to Republic Records in August 2013.[4] His debut studio album Remember Me was released on March 25, 2014.
Early life
He started recording at the age of eleven with his brother after he bought a microphone from Gordon's Music and Sound shop in Fairfield, California. The first track he ever recorded was titled "Made In China". One of his first collaborations was with his cousin in a group called Tree Boys.[5] Dominic took the name Sage the Gemini due to the color of his eyes and his zodiac sign.[6][7]
Musical career
In 2008, Sage released his first single, "You Should Know" on MySpace. It became a viral hit, generating over three million views worldwide. He then joined Black Money Music Group, in order to release his music worldwide. Being close friends with rapper Iamsu!, he also joined The HBK Gang.[6][7] Sage then released the singles "Red Nose" and "Gas Pedal" in March 2013. These singles immediately became hits and gained a lot of airplay, which attracted Republic Records who signed a deal with him in August 2013.[8] On January 7, 2014 the Recording Industry Association of America certified "Red Nose" Gold, and "Gas Pedal" Platinum.[9] On March 25, 2014 Sage released his debut studio album Remember Me.[10][11]
Discography
Studio albums
Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Sales | ||
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US | US R&B |
US Rap | |||
Remember Me |
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47 | 11 | 5 |
EPs
Title | Album details |
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Gas Pedal EP |
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Mixtapes
Title | Album details |
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Gang Forever (with The HBK Gang) |
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Singles
As lead artist
Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | ||
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US | US R&B | US Rap | ||||
"Red Nose" | 2013 | 52 | 14 | — | Gas Pedal EP and Remember Me | |
"Gas Pedal" (featuring Iamsu!) |
29 | 6 | 4 |
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"Swerve" | — | — | — | Gas Pedal EP | ||
"College Drop" (featuring Kool John) |
— | 57 | — | Remember Me | ||
"Down On Your Luck"[15] (featuring August Alsina) |
2014 | — | — | — |
As featured artist
Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | ||
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US | US R&B | US Rap | |||
"Only That Real" (Iamsu! featuring 2 Chainz and Sage the Gemini) |
2014 | — | — | — | Sincerely Yours |
"2AM"[16][17] (Adrian Marcel featuring Sage the Gemini) |
— | 44 | — | TBA | |
"Kiss It" (DEV featuring Sage the Gemini) |
— | — | — | Bittersweet July |
References
- ^ "Sage the Gemini — 25 New Rappers to Watch Out For". Complex. Retrieved 2014-01-16.
- ^ Sage The Gemini – Chart history. Billboard. Retrieved on 2013-09-14.
- ^ Sage The Gemini – Chart history. Billboard. Retrieved on 2013-09-14.
- ^ Thursday (2013-08-22). "Sage The Gemini signs to Universal Republic - The latest Bay Area rap and hip-hop music - Thizzler On The Roof". Thizzler.com. Retrieved 2014-01-16.
- ^ Gilbert, Andrew. "Sage the Gemini's Career Slams the 'Gas Pedal'". East Bay Express. Retrieved 2014-03-28.
- ^ a b Republic Records. "Republic Records". Republic Records. Retrieved 2014-03-28.
- ^ a b Ju, Shirley. "Sage The Gemini Recalls Meeting HBK Gang & His Early Influences | Rappers Talk Hip Hop Beef & Old School Hip Hop". HipHop DX. Retrieved 2014-03-28.
- ^ "Bay Area's Sage The Gemini Signs Deal with EMPIRE/Republic Records » Blog Archive » DubCNN.com // West Coast Hip-Hop: Daily For Over A Decade". Dubcnn.com. Retrieved 2014-03-28.
- ^ Baker, Soren (2014-01-07). "Sage the Gemini's "Gas Pedal" Goes Platinum & "Red Nose" Goes Gold | Get The Latest Hip Hop News, Rap News & Hip Hop Album Sales". HipHop DX. Retrieved 2014-03-28.
- ^ a b "Sage The Gemini & Kool John Have The Party Jumping In "College Drop" - XXL". Xxlmag.com. 2013-12-23. Retrieved 2014-01-16.
- ^ "Interview: Sage the Gemini On His New Album & Working With Justin Bieber « Radio.com News". News.radio.com. 2014-02-13. Retrieved 2014-03-28.
- ^ http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.28149/title.hip-hop-album-sales-week-ending-3-30-2014
- ^ http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00EVVB1RU/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?qid=1396232356&sr=8-6
- ^ a b "American certifications – Sage the Gemini". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved January 8, 2014.
- ^ "Down On Your Luck: Sage The Gemini: MP3 Downloads". Amazon.com. 2014-02-25. Retrieved 2014-03-28.
- ^ "Top 40 Rhythmic Future Releases". All Access Music Group. Archived from the original on 2014-03-06.
- ^ "Urban/UAC Future Releases". All Access Music Group. Archived from the original on 13 April 2014.