Artist Biography

Cortez "Godfellow" Currie Godfellow started indulging in music; singing at the age of ten. Raised in a single parent home in Memphis.Tn on the rugged streets of Orangemound, Godfellow struggled to adapt to the life that was given unto him. He continued to use music as a way out. Throughout his years in school Godfellow became a star among students and peers by perfoming at Graduations, Holiday Shows, Student Council Events, and much more. Moving to Nashville,Tn at the age of twelve in 1995 Godfellow found that music was his calling, and effortlessly pursued a carrer in the entertainment industry. Godfellow remained away from his hometown (Memphis,Tn) for three years; In 2000 Godfellow returned to Memphis, with a new mindset and out look on life. He remained consistent on networking, writing songs, recording, and remaining true to his first love Music.

After returning in 2000, Mr.Del (former member of Three Six Mafia) and the Holy South were mentors at the time. Godfellow struggled to get his life focused, he was inspired to name himself "God-fellow",which he says stands for "God's Friend" because God has protected him through all life's trails and test. Working with several producers Godfellow created "R records" a tribute to the group with his uncle F.A.C.E (Samuel Echols of Out Da Frame/myspace.com/Dynammik Productions) named simply "The Remidies". In 2002 Godfellow connected with one producer named Gangsta Rob (Robert Jones of Out Da Frame/myspace.com Dynammik Productions) which he made the track for "Stand My Ground" peformed by "The Remidies" at several clubs around Memphis with local acts Mac E (8 Wayz Ent/Mjg Musik/Hy Lyfe Inc., Kavious, Kinfolk Thugs (Flypaper Ent.), Deion Perigon, U.W.G, The Officials, Tension&Teflon (TNT), and many more. Godfellow worked with one the hardest working promoters in Memphis now promoter of Cashmoney Records/I&E Ent's Artist Yo Gotti, "Killer Mike" (former Three Six 6 Mafia Affiliate) in the early stages of Killer Mike's Star Studded roster. In, 2006 Godfellow remained "independent" unsigned hype, he created a "international" movement named, The Independent Movement™
which is a non-profit netwoking organization for entertainment professionals (go to http://www.myspace.com/theindependentmoventradio). Now 22,Godfellow continues to travel; he now resides in Seattle, Wa where he continues to network and soon to become one of the biggest entertainment professionals in the buisness.
Now Glamourocke Records/Universal Music Publishing Group's A&R Godfellow has excelled beyond his peers, now providing a opportunity for artist and other entertainment professionals a possible way in the "major" industry. Coming from a background, that dealt with networking and promoting, Godfellow has laid the path for other artist and entetainment professionals.

"Reach for your goals on your tippy toes, because you just might not reach high enough" - Godfellow

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