Paul G

{{short description|Angolan musician}}

{{Use mdy dates|date=March 2020}}

{{Infobox person

| name = Paul G

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| birth_name = Paulo George Marques João

| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1975|3|31}}

| birth_place = Luanda, Angola

| occupation = R&B singer, songwriter, producer, dancer

| yearsactive = 2004–present

| website = www.paulgonline.com

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Paulo George Marques João (born March 31), better known by his stage name Paul G,{{cite web |title=Paul G |website=MTV Base |url=http://www.mtvbase.com/music/artists/paul-g/#bio |access-date=2021-05-15 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131204161357/http://www.mtvbase.com/music/artists/paul-g/ |archive-date=2013-12-04}} 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.{{cite web |url=https://channelo.dstv.com/page/artists/paul-g-ft-akon/character#! |title=PAUL G FT. AKON |access-date=2021-05-15}} 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{{cite magazine |title=G-force |magazine=Universo Sonangol |url=https://issuu.com/universo-magazine/docs/universo22 |page=34 |date=Summer 2009 |access-date=2021-05-15}} with the production of the debut album "Transition".

In 2009, Paul G released his debut album Transition, which contained the Kora-nominated{{cite news |title=Not ‘freaked out’: Local man unimpressed by song’s success -- Waldorf computer worker produces Angolan mega-hit |newspaper=Southern Maryland Newspapers |first=Jay |last=Friess |date=2008-10-03 |url=http://ww2.somdnews.com/stories/10032008/indymor94016_32208.shtml |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150610193009/http://ww2.somdnews.com/stories/10032008/indymor94016_32208.shtml |archive-date=2015-06-10}}{{cite web |url=https://allafrica.com/stories/200808251325.html |title=Angola: Paul G Nominated for Kora Awards |date=2008-08-25 |website=AllAfrics |access-date=2021-05-15}} hit "Freaking Me Out" that features hip-hop artist Alashus (aka C1),{{cite web |url=https://www.voanews.com/a/a-13-2009-04-22-voa26-68784712/410967.html |title=US Musician's Album a Hit in Angola |date=2009-11-02 |website=Voice of America |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160307103703/http://www.voanews.com/content/a-13-2009-04-22-voa26-68784712/410967.html |archive-date=2016-03-07}} 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{{cite web |title=Channel O Music Video Awards 2011: And The Winners Are… |date=2011-11-12 |website=360nobs |url=http://www.360nobs.com/2011/11/channel-o-music-video-awards-2011-and-the-winners-are%E2%80%A6/ |access-date=2021-05-15 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160310022327/http://www.360nobs.com/2011/11/channel-o-music-video-awards-2011-and-the-winners-are%E2%80%A6/ |archive-date=2016-03-10}} at the Washington Area Music Association 26th Music Awards{{cite web |title=Paul G Nominated for Washington Music Award |date=2011-10-25 |website=Veepix |url=http://www.veepiz.com/starnewsview-viewnews-627-paul_g_nominated_for_washington_music_award.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120425083945/http://www.veepiz.com/starnewsview-viewnews-627-paul_g_nominated_for_washington_music_award.html |archive-date=2012-04-25 |accessdate=January 3, 2012}}{{cite web |title=2010 - 2011 Artist Release List |url=http://www.wamadc.com/wama/registry26.html |access-date=2021-05-15 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170707071012/http://www.wamadc.com/wama/registry26.html |archive-date=2017-07-07}} 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.{{cite web |title=Chart Topping |website=Angola Press |url=http://www.portalangop.co.ao/motix/en_us/noticias/lazer-e-cultura/2011/8/35/000-tickets-available-for-SSP-show-Coqueiros-Stadium,72a23e92-3a08-4471-b66a-cc8cbd88f270.html |access-date=December 30, 2011 }}