Everything You Wanted to Know About ‘I Got No Time’ Singer-Songwriter CG5
Over the last few years, singer-songwriter and producer CG5 has established himself as a viral artist in more ways than one.
In addition to releasing mega-hits such as "I Got No Time," "Dancin'" and "Sleep Well," to rack up more than half a billion global streams, he was also the creator of 2023's ubiquitous "Everybody told me that I sound like CG5" TikTok sound. If the 25-year-old star wasn't already a household name, he is now, and he continues to push boundaries with his songs about everything from pop culture to his own challenges with mental health. CG5 is definitely one to watch in 2024, and below, discover everything he shared with us as our Man Crush Monday.
(Photo credit: Mikey L'Heureux)
Name: Charlie Green
Hometown: Phoenix, Arizona
Birthday: May 10
Fun Facts:
1. Charlie has some very exciting news for his fans.
"I was recently married to the love of my life, my best friend. She's amazing. She's everything to me. I can't wait to keep her in my life forever."
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2. Recently, he's become re-obsessed with playing the Nintendo Wii.
"I just recently bought a renewed Wii, and then got a bunch of games, so I can binge-play it again. Nostalgia is truly a wonderful thing."
-CG5
3. Though he loves video games, he does say he can be a big picky about them.
"Right now, I'm playing a lot of the Wii, as I said, but I also got a Switch and a PS5 that I enjoy getting on and playing things like the new Spider-Man games or Super Mario Bros. Wonder."
-CG5
4. Fans often come to him seeking music-making advice.
"When I have concerts on my tour, I always have meet and greets beforehand with the fans, and they always ask me for advice about making music. I always tell them to keep working hard on your craft, and take criticism, and with time, you can become great. But always be willing to learn."
-CG5
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5. He appreciates his own work ethic.
"My favorite thing about myself is the ability that I have to work fast and hard on music projects, and the enjoyment I have in doing it. My life is wonderful because the ability I've gained to work like I do, and I'm so grateful for that."
-CG5
6. He's planning on getting a puppy with his wife in April.
"But my parents also have a dog named Rupert. He's a Scottish terrier and miniature poodle mix, and he's the most adorable puppy. My wife wants to get a whole bunch of dogs when we're old, once we get a house with a big piece of land for them all to roam around and live happily ever after."
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7. If he could pick anyone from history to be his mentor, it'd be Michael Jackson.
"He is known as the King of Pop for a reason. I want to know what was going on in that clever head of his. There will never be another musician like him."
-CG5
8. His routine for unwinding after a tough day is simple.
"I play some video games and watch movies with my wife. It's all I need to feel better after a long day working on a project or overwhelming business meetings."
-CG5
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9. He loves the scent of really good candles.
"And the smell of Cinnabon. Oh man, oh man."
-CG5
10. He also has a regular routine to prepare himself for performances.
"I do vocal warmups, some of which are through this cool little thing called a singing straw. It helps me regulate oxygen a lot better, because I'm breathing through such a small hole."
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11. One thing that's core to Charlie that he wants his fans to know about him is that he was diagnosed with autism when he was 22.
"It's so wonderful to know that. Because of my diagnosis, it has helped me understand why I've never been normal in the eyes of others. But I am grateful that I am abnormal, because if I wasn't, I wouldn't have the successful career that I have today."
-CG5
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