G-Side

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]

G-Side
Origin	Huntsville, Alabama, U.S.
Genres	Hip hop
Years active	1999–present
Labels	Slow Motion Soundz
Members	ST 2 Lettaz Yung Clova
Website	g-side.bandcamp.com

History

ST 2 Lettaz and Yung Clova first met at the Boys & Girls Club in Athens, Alabama.^[3] In 1999, they formed G-Side.^[4] 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^[who?] 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)

References

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

External links

• Official website
• G-Side discography at Discogs