Hot Rod talks G Note Records

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Recently, 50 Cent was back in the news as the launch of G Note Records was made public. Not only did 50 Cent announce a new record label, but he also announced the first artist. Initially, Hot Rod was signed to G-Unit Records as a hardcore rapper. But, on the new label, G Note, he is more pop.

Hot Rod recently discussed the new label and his career. Three years ago, Hot Rod signed with G-Unit Records. Immediately after his signing, 50 Cent created G Note Records. Hot Rod has been touring all over the world promoting the label. The first release from G Note was supposed to be Hot Rod's "Dance with Me" single.

In 2007, G-Unit's downfall began and 50 Cent had a heart-to-heart with the new artists on the label. He sat Hot Rod and another minor artist down and told them to build their own buzz. After 50 Cent made it clear he had to pull his own weight, Hot Rod organized his own tour and began promoting for both of the labels, G-Unit and G Note.

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50 Cent continues G-Unit expansion with G Note Records

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

The struggles of G-Unit have been obvious over the past four years. Despite his label falling apart, 50 Cent has still been focused on expanding. After his album sales began to decline, 50 Cent lost his control over Interscope Records. Upset, he left the label for a new deal with EMI Records.

Under this new deal, 50 Cent retains full creative control of his label. For years, 50 Cent has been trying to expand G-Unit Records into a major label. He has finally taken steps in the right direction to make this happen. Recently, he created G Note Records.

Moving at a rapid pace, 50 Cent has already got an artist signed to the label. He moved Young Hot Rod from the main G-Unit label to be the flagship of G Note Records. Along with the label change will also be a change in style. Initially, Hot Rod was hardcore and now he will be more along the lines of a pop rapper.

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