Sage the Gemini explained

Birth Name:Dominic Wynn Woods
Birth Date:20 June 1992
Birth Place:San Francisco, California, U.S.
Years Active:2007–present
Origin:Fairfield, California, U.S.
Genre:Hip hop
Current Member Of:
Child:yes
Children:2

Dominic Wynn Woods[1] [2] (born June 20, 1992),[3] better known by his stage name Sage the Gemini, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter and record producer from Fairfield, California. He is best known for his 2013 singles "Gas Pedal" (featuring Iamsu!) and "Red Nose," which peaked at numbers 29 and 59 on the Billboard Hot 100, respectively. Both songs preceded his debut studio album Remember Me (2014), which was released by Republic Records and saw moderate critical and commercial reception. That same year, his guest appearance alongside Lookas on Flo Rida's 2014 single, "Going Down For Real (GDFR)" peaked at number eight on the chart and received quadruple platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).[4] He is a member of Bay Area hip hop collective the HBK Gang, and is the only member of the group alongside Kehlani and LoveRance to have signed to a major label.

Life and career

1992–2012: Early life and career beginnings

Sage the Gemini was born on June 20, 1992, in San Francisco, California.[5] His family moved to Fairfield, California, when he was 6–7 years old. He started recording at the age of eleven with his brother after he bought a microphone from Gordon's Music and Sound shop in Fairfield, California. The first track he recorded, at 14, was titled "Made In China".[6] Woods took the name Sage the Gemini due to the color of his eyes and his zodiac sign.[7] [8]

In 2008, Sage released his first single, "You Should Know" on MySpace. It became a viral hit, generating over three million views worldwide. He then joined Black Money Music Group. Being close friends with rapper Iamsu!, he also joined The HBK Gang, or the Heartbreak Gang.

2013–present: Remember Me

In March 2013, Sage released the singles "Red Nose" and "Gas Pedal" featuring Iamsu!, the latter has reached number 29 on the US Billboard Hot 100, making it his first top 40 hit; it also reached number six on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. The songs immediately became hits and gained substantial airplay, which persuaded Republic Records to sign a deal with him in August 2013.[9] The Recording Industry Association of America certified "Red Nose" Gold and "Gas Pedal" Platinum.[10] On March 25, 2014, Sage released his debut studio album, Remember Me.[11] [12]

In October 2014, he was featured on Flo Rida's single "G.D.F.R.", which peaked at number eight on the Billboard Hot 100.[13] In July 2017, Sage released his debut mixtape, Morse Code, which includes the Gold certified single "Now and Later".[14] "Now and Later" peaked at the #1 spot on the urban charts in Australia and the UK.[15]

Personal life

Sage was 19 when he had his first child, a daughter, in 2011.[16] He dated Jordin Sparks for a short time in 2015.[17] [18] He has a daughter born in 2017 to an unnamed woman.[19]

Discography

See main article: Sage the Gemini discography.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Drake. David. The Recipe: Sage The Gemini On Hitmaking Without a Cosign. Complex. Complex Media, Inc.. January 24, 2016. ...he was born in San Francisco but reps Farfield, California.... February 3, 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160203063128/http://www.complex.com/music/2013/11/sage-the-gemini-interview. live.
  2. Web site: Artist Spotlight: Get To Know Sage The Gemini. Republic Records. January 24, 2016. January 30, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160130164838/http://www.republicrecords.com/artist-spotlight-sage-the-gemini/. dead.
  3. Web site: Jeffries. David. Sage the Gemini Biography. AllMusic (All Media Network, LLC). January 24, 2016.
  4. http://www.billboard.com/artist/2549565/sage-the-gemini/chart Sage The Gemini – Chart history
  5. Web site: Sage The Gemini Doesn't Listen to Rap. Noisey. March 25, 2014. June 15, 2018.
  6. Web site: McIntire . George . Sage the Gemini's Career Slams the 'Gas Pedal' . October 30, 2013 . East Bay Express . March 28, 2014.
  7. Web site: Artist Profile: Sage The Gemini. Republic Records . March 28, 2014. July 9, 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150709062614/http://www.republicrecords.com/artists/sage-the-gemini/ . live.
  8. Web site: Ju . Shirley. Sage The Gemini Recalls Meeting HBK Gang and His Early Influences | Rappers Talk Hip Hop Beef and Old School Hip Hop . HipHop DX . March 27, 2014 . March 28, 2014. January 15, 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150115060226/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/interviews/id.2336/title.sage-the-gemini-recalls-meeting-hbk-gang-his-early-influences . live.
  9. Web site: August 22, 2013. Bay Area's Sage The Gemini Signs Deal with EMPIRE/Republic Records. September 4, 2020. DUBCNN. en-US.
  10. Web site: Baker. Soren. January 7, 2014. Sage the Gemini's "Gas Pedal" Goes Platinum and "Red Nose" Goes Gold. March 28, 2014. HipHop DX.
  11. Web site: Sage The Gemini and Kool John Have The Party Jumping In "College Drop" – XXL . Xxlmag.com . December 23, 2013 . January 16, 2014.
  12. Web site: Interview: Sage the Gemini On His New Album and Working With Justin Bieber « Radio.com News . News.radio.com . February 13, 2014 . March 28, 2014 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140222230016/http://news.radio.com/2014/02/13/interview-sage-the-gemini-on-his-new-album-working-with-justin-bieber/ . February 22, 2014 .
  13. News: Mark Ronson, Bruno Mars Top Hot 100 for 12th Week; Flo Rida Reaches Top 10. March 25, 2015. June 15, 2018.
  14. Web site: Sage The Gemini Drops "Morse Code" Mixtape. HipHopDX. July 23, 2017. June 15, 2018.
  15. Web site: January 27, 2017. Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40 Official Charts Company. September 4, 2020. www.officialcharts.com. en.
  16. Web site: There Are More Than Two Sides to Sage the Gemini . October 29, 2018 . Williams . Austin . Complex . April 12, 2023.
  17. Web site: Sage The Gemini Net Worth 2019, Bio, Age, Height. en. October 10, 2019.
  18. Web site: February 23, 2016. Sage the Gemini: Jordin Sparks Relationship Was a PR Stunt at First. September 4, 2020. Us Weekly. en-US.
  19. Web site: Sage The Gemini's A Proud Papa, Secret Baby Born?. SOHH.com. January 25, 2017. March 17, 2017.

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