Paul G

Paulo George Marques Joao (born March 31) better known by his stage name Paul G,[1] is Angolan urban POP and R&B singer-songwriter, producer and dancer. Began his career as a founding member of Angola's first worldly known rap group South Side Posse – SSP alongside with Big Nelo, Jeff Brown, and Kudi; Then, 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 and that sealed his career as a solo artist[2] with the production of the debut album ‘Transition’.[3]

Paul G
Born
Paulo George Marques Joao

March 31
Luanda, Angola
OccupationR&B singer, songwriter, producer, dancer
Years active2004–present
Websitewww.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

Paul G was born in Luanda, Angola, as Paulo Jorge Marques Joao. Due to the divorce of his parents Maria Natercia Batalha and Diogo Joao, Paul G was raised by his mother and step-father Rodrigo Duarte.[11] As a young child, Paul G was an accomplished skate boarder and dancer.[12] While in High School he adopted the stage name "Paul G" and joined the Rap group called SSP. The group disbanded in 2004,[13] and Paul G continued to produce songs for other artists before starting his solo career.

Personal life Family

In 2011, Paul G's wife-to-be Juddy Da Conceicao, a model, television producer and presenter gave birth to their first child, Azael.[14]

Discography
Year Album Role Notes
2008 Transition Artist
2011 The Feeling Artist

References
  1. Paul G. "MTV Base". Retrieved December 30, 2011.
  2. Life of Paul G page 35. "Universo22 Magazine".
  3. The Transition. "channelo.dstv.com". Retrieved January 3, 2012.
  4. "Southern Maryland Newspapers". Retrieved December 30, 2011.
  5. Kora Award. "All Africa". Retrieved December 30, 2011.
  6. Hit Songs. "Voice Of America". Retrieved December 30, 2011.
  7. Nominations. "Channelo". Retrieved December 30, 2011.
  8. Awards. "paul_g_nominated_for_washington_music_award.html". Retrieved January 3, 2012.
  9. Artist Release List. "www.wamadc.com". Retrieved January 3, 2012.
  10. Chart Topping. "Angola Press". Retrieved December 30, 2011.
  11. Life of Paul G page 36. "universo22 magazine". Retrieved December 30, 2011.
  12. 2011 Music Video Awards. "Channelo.dstv.com". Retrieved December 30, 2011.
  13. Leaves Group. "channelo.dstv.com". Retrieved December 30, 2011.
  14. "Juddy Conceição mãe de um menino". jornaldeangola.sapo.ao. April 3, 2011. Archived from the original on January 9, 2017. Retrieved December 30, 2011.
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