Yo, so Trinidad James JUST started rapping in February of 2012……
His mixtape Don’t be S.A.F.E is pretty insane for a guy that just started rapping 10 months ago. The most successful song off the tape ‘All Gold Everything’ is literally everywhere. I hear it at frat’s, on the radio and it’s sparked a couple of pretty hilarious parodies (see here). Some people think he’s kind of a joke but he’s laughing all the way to a $2 million record deal with Def Jam.
The video for All Gold is actually pretty ridiculous, he’s with his crew in Atlanta having a barbecue, riding a gold bike, mad Chanel chain’s and he’s holding a puppy at one point. It may all seem pretty absurd but that’s what I’m into most about James. He’s bringing new sound (whether it is intentional or not) and a whole new look to contemporary hip-hop. He’s already established classic lines like “popped a molly im sweatin’ WOO”, and “shout out to those freshman on Instagram straight flexin.” James is pretty trill, selling out solo shows off ONE mixtape and he rocks Gianni Versace cheetah shirts. Below is the video for All Gold Everything.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCBfVGHDCn0
the teeth…the hair, and ALL that molly…..Trinidad James is definitely something new and i love it
All Gold is no doubt catchy but one of the true hits on the album for me is ‘Females Welcomed’ with THE MOST addictive phrases “now my side bitch is my main bitch cuz my main hoe not feeling me no more no more”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSiVLnMm_NQ
James shows a softer side on ‘Givin No Fucks’ with honest lyrics about his life in Atlanta and serving jail time.
Stream the rest of Don’t Be S.A.F.E here (btw the SAFE stands for “be sensitive as fuck everyday”)
Look out for next week’s Hip-Hop Memorandum.
