Governor (singer)
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Governor Washington Jr., better known as Governor, is an Southern American
Soul (music) and R&B singer who was signed to T.I.
's label, Grand Hustle, under the aegis of Atlantic Records
. He is signed to the newly formed G-Note Records
which is a subsidiary label of 50 Cent
's G-Unit Records
.
, Virginia
. His father was a preacher. After declining an offer to attend the Berklee College of Music
, he formed the Jodeci
-style group Case Closed. After moving to New York City, then back to Virginia, Governor left the group and returned to New York on his own. He released the album Another State Of Mind in 2000.
in 2009, Governor was signed to the newly formed subsidiary G-Note Records
, where he released the first single off his upcoming album. He had this to say about signing with the label, The song is called "Here We Go Again
" and features 50 Cent. The song will be released for digital download on December 27, 2010. In an interview with G-Unit Radio
, 50 Cent said that Governor was "extremely talented" and that "he is about to blow". Along with releasing his first single, "Here We Go Again
" off his upcoming album, Governor reported that he was working on mixtapes as well as putting out new music on thisis50.com regularly to promote his album.
and is scheduled for a summer 2011 release date. Governor also spoke about upcoming music with 50 Cent on the album and had this to say, "The first two or three collaborations was to allow people to get used to a particular feel and sound, while being connected to one of the most successful rappers on earth. Now, we are focusing on releasing songs that showcase that sound, speaking of myself as a solo artist".
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
Soul (music) and R&B singer who was signed to T.I.
T.I.
Clifford Joseph Harris, Jr. , better known by his stage name T.I., is an American rap artist, film and music producer, actor and author. He is also the founder and co-chief executive officer of Grand Hustle Records....
's label, Grand Hustle, under the aegis of Atlantic Records
Atlantic Records
Atlantic Records is an American record label best known for its many recordings of rhythm and blues, rock and roll, and jazz...
. He is signed to the newly formed G-Note Records
G-Note Records
G-Note Records is a subsidiary record label of 50 Cent's G-Unit Records. The label was formed in late 2010 for Pop, Dance and R&B artists. The offices for the label are based in New York.-Origins :...
which is a subsidiary label of 50 Cent
50 Cent
Curtis James Jackson III , better known by his stage name 50 Cent, is an American rapper, entrepreneur, investor, record producer, and actor. He rose to fame with the release of his albums Get Rich or Die Tryin and The Massacre . Get Rich or Die Tryin has been certified eight times platinum by...
's G-Unit Records
G-Unit Records
G-Unit Records is an American record label, specializing in hip hop music, founded in 2003 by rapper 50 Cent and his manager Sha Money XL. Upon its inception, it operated as a subsidiary of, and was distributed through, Universal Music Group's Interscope Records...
.
Background
Governor Washington Jr. was born in Charles CityCharles City County, Virginia
As of the census of 2000, there were 6,926 people, 2,670 households, and 1,975 families residing in the county. The population density was 38 people per square mile . There were 2,895 housing units at an average density of 16 per square mile...
, Virginia
Virginia
The Commonwealth of Virginia , is a U.S. state on the Atlantic Coast of the Southern United States. Virginia is nicknamed the "Old Dominion" and sometimes the "Mother of Presidents" after the eight U.S. presidents born there...
. His father was a preacher. After declining an offer to attend the Berklee College of Music
Berklee College of Music
Berklee College of Music, located in Boston, Massachusetts, is the largest independent college of contemporary music in the world. Known primarily as a school for jazz, rock and popular music, it also offers college-level courses in a wide range of contemporary and historic styles, including hip...
, he formed the Jodeci
Jodeci
Jodeci is an American band, whose repertoire includes R&B, soul music, and new jack swing. The group consists of two pairs of brothers from Hampton, Virginia and Charlotte, North Carolina: Cedric & Joel Hailey and Donald & Dalvin DeGrate, all respectively known by their stage names: K-Ci & Jojo,...
-style group Case Closed. After moving to New York City, then back to Virginia, Governor left the group and returned to New York on his own. He released the album Another State Of Mind in 2000.
2010 - Present
After signing to G-Unit RecordsG-Unit Records
G-Unit Records is an American record label, specializing in hip hop music, founded in 2003 by rapper 50 Cent and his manager Sha Money XL. Upon its inception, it operated as a subsidiary of, and was distributed through, Universal Music Group's Interscope Records...
in 2009, Governor was signed to the newly formed subsidiary G-Note Records
G-Note Records
G-Note Records is a subsidiary record label of 50 Cent's G-Unit Records. The label was formed in late 2010 for Pop, Dance and R&B artists. The offices for the label are based in New York.-Origins :...
, where he released the first single off his upcoming album. He had this to say about signing with the label, The song is called "Here We Go Again
Here We Go Again (Governor song)
"Here We Go Again" is the first single off Governor's third studio album called, "A Touch of Magic"; it features his boss 50 Cent. The song was released for digital download on Amazon on December 27, 2010 and iTunes on December 29, 2010...
" and features 50 Cent. The song will be released for digital download on December 27, 2010. In an interview with G-Unit Radio
Shade 45
Shade 45 is Eminem's uncensored Hip-Hop/Rap-heavy urban contemporary channel. Eminem Brings On-Air show hosts. It debuted with a hip hop format in 2004, changing to its current incarnation when it was added to XM channel 66...
, 50 Cent said that Governor was "extremely talented" and that "he is about to blow". Along with releasing his first single, "Here We Go Again
Here We Go Again (Governor song)
"Here We Go Again" is the first single off Governor's third studio album called, "A Touch of Magic"; it features his boss 50 Cent. The song was released for digital download on Amazon on December 27, 2010 and iTunes on December 29, 2010...
" off his upcoming album, Governor reported that he was working on mixtapes as well as putting out new music on thisis50.com regularly to promote his album.
A Touch of Magic
In a interview with HipHopNMore, Governor revealed the title for his upcoming album which is called, "A Touch of Magic". The album will be released under G-Note RecordsG-Note Records
G-Note Records is a subsidiary record label of 50 Cent's G-Unit Records. The label was formed in late 2010 for Pop, Dance and R&B artists. The offices for the label are based in New York.-Origins :...
and is scheduled for a summer 2011 release date. Governor also spoke about upcoming music with 50 Cent on the album and had this to say, "The first two or three collaborations was to allow people to get used to a particular feel and sound, while being connected to one of the most successful rappers on earth. Now, we are focusing on releasing songs that showcase that sound, speaking of myself as a solo artist".
Discography
- Another State Of Mind (2000)
- Son Of PainSon Of PainSon of Pain is the debut album by Governor. Released under Grand Hustle on September 12, 2006, it peaked at 50 on the U.S. Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.-Track listing:-Album Charts:...
(2006) - A Touch Of Magic (TBA 2012)
Singles
| Year | Song | Artist(s) | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | "Blood, Sweat & Tears" | Governor | Son of Pain Son Of Pain Son of Pain is the debut album by Governor. Released under Grand Hustle on September 12, 2006, it peaked at 50 on the U.S. Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.-Track listing:-Album Charts:... |
| "You Got The Power" | Governor | Son of Pain Son Of Pain Son of Pain is the debut album by Governor. Released under Grand Hustle on September 12, 2006, it peaked at 50 on the U.S. Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.-Track listing:-Album Charts:... |
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| 2010 | "Here We Go Again Here We Go Again (Governor song) "Here We Go Again" is the first single off Governor's third studio album called, "A Touch of Magic"; it features his boss 50 Cent. The song was released for digital download on Amazon on December 27, 2010 and iTunes on December 29, 2010... " |
Governor (feat. 50 Cent) | A Touch of Magic |
Guest Appearances
| Year | Song | Artist(s) | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | "PJ's" | Wyclef Jean Wyclef Jean Wyclef Jean is a Haitian musician, record producer, and politician. At age nine, Jean moved to the United States with his family and has spent much of his life in the country... , Prolific |
Masquerade Masquerade (Wyclef Jean album) Masquerade is the third studio album released by Haitian singer Wyclef Jean. The album was released on July 18, 2002. The album was one of the first albums released by Columbia records that is unable to play on a PC or Mac. The album features the singles "Two Wrongs", "Pussycat" and "Knockin' On... |
| "Since Supernatural" | Santana Santana (band) Santana is a rock band based around guitarist Carlos Santana and founded in the late 1960s. It first came to public attention after their performing the song "Soul Sacrifice" at the Woodstock Festival in 1969, when their Latin rock provided a contrast to other acts on the bill... , Melkie Jean |
Shaman Shaman (album) Shaman is the sixteenth studio album by Santana. Shaman was released on October 22, 2002 and debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 with first week sales of 298,973. It was certified Double Platinum by the RIAA and Gold in Greece.... |
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| "The World" | G-Unit G-Unit G-Unit is an American hip hop group originating from New York City formed by 50 Cents. G-Unit emerged on the New York scene by independently releasing several mix tapes... |
God's Plan | |
| 2006 | "Hello" | T.I. T.I. Clifford Joseph Harris, Jr. , better known by his stage name T.I., is an American rap artist, film and music producer, actor and author. He is also the founder and co-chief executive officer of Grand Hustle Records.... |
King King (T.I. album) King is the fourth studio album by American rapper T.I., released on March 28, 2006 through Grand Hustle Records and Atlantic Records. Recording sessions for the album only took a year in a half to record towards late-2005, T.I. stated in an interview with MTV News... |
| "Destiny" | T.I. T.I. Clifford Joseph Harris, Jr. , better known by his stage name T.I., is an American rap artist, film and music producer, actor and author. He is also the founder and co-chief executive officer of Grand Hustle Records.... |
Grand Hustle Presents: In da Streetz Volume 4 Grand Hustle Presents: In da Streetz Volume 4 Grand Hustle Presents: In da Streetz Volume 4 is a compilation album by artists of the Grand Hustle label.The compilation's lead single is T.I.'s "Top Back" remix, featuring Young Jeezy, Young Dro, Big Kuntry King, and B.G... |
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| 2009 | "Do You Think About Me Do You Think About Me "Do You Think About Me" is a song recorded by 50 Cent for his fourth studio album, Before I Self Destruct. The song was released as the second official single from the album on January 16, 2010, and released in the UK on March 22, 2010... " |
50 Cent | Before I Self Destruct Before I Self Destruct Before I Self Destruct is the fourth studio album by American rapper 50 Cent, released November 9, 2009 on Interscope Records in the United States. It is his final solo release for his current contract with Interscope Records, excluding a "greatest hits" album. A feature film, also titled Before I... |
| 2010 | "They Burned Me" | 50 Cent | |
| "Kill It" | Lloyd Banks Lloyd Banks Christopher Charles Lloyd , better known by his stage name Lloyd Banks, is an American rapper and member of the rap group G-Unit. Raised in South Jamaica, Queens, he dropped out of high school in 1998. G-Unit released two albums, Beg for Mercy in 2003 and T.O.S. in 2008... |
The Hunger for More 2 | |