Paulo George Marques João (born March 31), better known by his stage name Paul G,[1] is an Angolan urban pop and R&B singer-songwriter, producer and dancer. He began his career as a founding member of Angola's first worldly known rap group South Side Posse (SSP) alongside Big Nelo, Jeff Brown, and Kudi.[2] Later, Paul G went on to produce and guide the career of Bruna Tatiana, making her the first contestant from Angola in the hit real life television show Big Brother Africa. The success of his productions and collaborations with other artists gave him the opportunity to visit the United States of America, where he met with music producer H. Gil Ingles, a founding member of XPOSURE Entertainment. That sealed his career as a solo artist[3] with the production of the debut album "Transition".[2]
Paul G | |
|---|---|
| Born | Paulo George Marques João March 31, 1975 Luanda, Angola |
| Occupation(s) | R&B singer, songwriter, producer, dancer |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Website | www.paulgonline.com |
In 2009, Paul G released his debut album Transition, which contained the Kora-nominated[4][5] hit "Freaking Me Out" that features hip-hop artist Alashus (aka C1),[6] and the original version of MTV Base nominated remix hit "Bang It All" that featured Akon. In 2011, Paul G released an EP album entitled The Feeling that includes the 2010 Channel O Video Awards nominated self-titled remix "The Feeling" that features Maezee of the Teargas. Also in 2011, the song "Bang It All" earned Paul G a nomination[7] at the Washington Area Music Association 26th Music Awards[8][9] while the song"The Feeling" ranked Paul G among the top ten artists on the "Topo Dos Mais Queridos" (Top of the Most Liked) artists of Angola.
In addition to a successful recording career, Paul G has amassed a catalog of chart-topping songs that he has produced for other artists.[10]
Early life
editPaul G was born in Luanda, Angola as Paulo Jorge Marques João. Due to the divorce of his parents Maria Natercia Batalha and Diogo João, Paul G was raised by his mother and step-father Rodrigo Duarte.[3] As a young child, Paul G was an accomplished skate boarder and dancer.[2] While in high school he adopted the stage name "Paul G" and joined the rap group called SSP. The group disbanded in 2004,[2] and Paul G continued to produce songs for other artists before starting his solo career.
Personal life Family
editIn 2011, Paul G's wife-to-be Juddy Da Conceicao, a model, television producer and presenter, gave birth to their first child, Azael.[11]
Discography
edit| Year | Album | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Transition | Artist | |
| 2011 | The Feeling | Artist |
References
edit- ^ "Paul G". MTV Base. Archived from the original on December 4, 2013. Retrieved May 15, 2021.
- ^ a b c d "PAUL G FT. AKON". Retrieved May 15, 2021.
- ^ a b "G-force". Universo Sonangol. Summer 2009. p. 34. Retrieved May 15, 2021.
- ^ Friess, Jay (October 3, 2008). "Not 'freaked out': Local man unimpressed by song's success -- Waldorf computer worker produces Angolan mega-hit". Southern Maryland Newspapers. Archived from the original on June 10, 2015.
- ^ "Angola: Paul G Nominated for Kora Awards". AllAfrics. August 25, 2008. Retrieved May 15, 2021.
- ^ "US Musician's Album a Hit in Angola". Voice of America. November 2, 2009. Archived from the original on March 7, 2016.
- ^ "Channel O Music Video Awards 2011: And The Winners Are…". 360nobs. November 12, 2011. Archived from the original on March 10, 2016. Retrieved May 15, 2021.
- ^ "Paul G Nominated for Washington Music Award". Veepix. October 25, 2011. Archived from the original on April 25, 2012. Retrieved January 3, 2012.
- ^ "2010 - 2011 Artist Release List". Archived from the original on July 7, 2017. Retrieved May 15, 2021.
- ^ "Chart Topping". Angola Press. Retrieved December 30, 2011.
- ^ "Juddy Conceição mãe de um menino". jornaldeangola.sapo.ao. April 3, 2011. Archived from the original on April 25, 2012. Retrieved December 30, 2011.