G-Side Explained

G-Side
Origin:	Huntsville, Alabama, U.S.
Years Active:	1999–present
Current Members:	ST 2 Lettaz Yung Clova

G-Side is an American hip hop duo from Huntsville, Alabama.^[1] The group consists of ST 2 Lettaz (born Stephen Harris) and Yung Clova (born David Williams).^[2]

History

ST 2 Lettaz and Yung Clova first met at the Boys & Girls Club in Athens, Alabama.^[3] In 1999, they formed G-Side. The duo connected with the production team Block Beattaz and got involved in the entertainment company Slow Motion Soundz.^[4]

G-Side's debut studio album, Sumthin 2 Hate, was released in 2007.^[5] It was followed by Starshipz and Rocketz (2008)^[6] and Huntsville International (2009).^[7] In 2011, the duo released The One...Cohesive,^[8] as well as Island.^[9]

In September 2012, it was announced that they had decided to part ways.^[10] However, their hiatus ended in November 2013.^[11]

The duo released Gz II Godz in 2014^[12] and The 2 Cohesive in 2018.^[13]

Style and influences

In a 2010 interview, G-Side cited 8Ball & MJG, Outkast, Ghetto Mafia, Geto Boys, Master P, and UGK as the influences on the duo's music.^[14]

Discography

Studio albums

• Sumthin 2 Hate (2007)
• Starshipz and Rocketz (2008)
• Huntsville International (2009)
• The One...Cohesive (2011)
• Island (2011)
• Gz II Godz (2014)
• The 2 Cohesive (2018)

Live albums

• Live from the Parish (2010)

Singles

• "Relaxin'" (2010)
• "The Blackout" (2011)
• "Forever" (2013)

Guest appearances

• Lars Vaular - "Klokken fem om natten" from Helt om natten, helt om dagen (2010)
• Sinden - "G Like Me" (2011)
• Stevie Joe - "Bass" from 21.0 Grams (2011)

Notes and References

1. Web site: G-Side Launch a Hardscrabble, Regular-Dude Revolution. Spin. David. Peisner. November 15, 2011. January 20, 2020.
2. Web site: New band of the day – No 948: G-Side. The Guardian. Paul. Lester. January 18, 2011. January 20, 2020.
3. Web site: G-Side's back: The story behind Alabama rap duo's reunion. Al.com. Matt. Wake. April 9, 2014. January 20, 2020.
4. Web site: G-Side - Biography. AllMusic. Jason. Lymangrover. January 20, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20171207141522/https://www.allmusic.com/artist/g-side-mn0001490843/biography. December 7, 2017.
5. Web site: SXSW 2010: G-Side, Live In Concert. NPR. Eamonn. Fetherston. March 18, 2010. January 20, 2020.
6. Web site: G-Side: Starshipz and Rocketz. PopMatters. Jordan. Sargent. January 8, 2009. January 20, 2020.
7. Web site: G-Side: Huntsville International. Pitchfork. David. Drake. January 12, 2010. January 20, 2020.
8. Web site: G-Side: The ONE... COHESIVE. Pitchfork. Brandon. Soderberg. January 14, 2011. January 20, 2020.
9. Web site: G-Side: iSLAND. Pitchfork. Brandon. Soderberg. November 21, 2011. January 20, 2020.
10. Web site: G-Side Split Up, ST 2 Lettaz Preps Solo Album. Spin. Brandon. Soderberg. September 12, 2012. January 20, 2020.
11. Web site: 'All Daps And Hugs': G-Side Reunites And Releases A New Song. NPR. Frannie. Kelley. November 11, 2013. January 20, 2020.
12. Web site: G-Side: Gz II Godz. Pitchfork. David. Turner. May 29, 2014. January 20, 2020.
13. Web site: 40 notable Alabama-made albums and EPs from 2018. AL.com. Matt. Wake. December 28, 2018. January 20, 2020.
14. Web site: Rising: G-Side. Pitchfork. Tom. Breihan. February 10, 2010. January 20, 2020.