Congratulations Trinidad James!
[Article taken from Rap-Up.com]
Trinidad
James is taking his buzz to the
bank. The “All Gold Everything” rapper has signed a
lucrative deal with Def Jam Recordings.
Hot on the heels of his ubiquitous single, Billboard.com has confirmed that
the 25-year-old will join the label’s star-studded roster, which includes Kanye
West, Rick Ross, 2 Chainz, and Young Jeezy.
After being pursued by several labels including
Atlantic Records, he chose Def Jam as his new home. The deal, rumored
to be worth $2 million, also includes a joint venture with
James’ Gold Gang Records.
“We’re excited to welcome a young talent like Trinidad
James to the Def Jam family,” the label’s president, Joie Manda, told
Billboard. “Def Jam prides itself as both a cornerstone of hip-hop’s rich
tradition, and as a vital, forward-thinking label dedicated to breaking and
nurturing emerging artists. Trinidad James represents the cutting-edge of
what’s happening in the culture today. We are thrilled to have him at the
label, and look forward to growing his already massive buzz.”
The Atlanta-bred rapper dropped his mixtape Don’t Be S.A.F.E. on iTunes earlier
this month, while his single “All Gold Everything” has become a
viral sensation, racking up 2.8 million views on YouTube and receiving the
remix treatment from rappers including Tyga.
“Def Jam, thank you for believing,” said James, who
can also be heard on “That Turn Up” off Mike WiLL Made
It’s upcoming mixtape Est. in 1989 Pt.
2.5.
Unfamiliar with who Trinidad James is? Check out his single "All Gold Everything" below.
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