Trinidad James

Trinidad James
James performing in August 2013
Background information
Birth name	Nicholas Williams
Born	September 23, 1987 Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago[1]
Origin	Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Genres	Hip hop
Occupation(s)	Rapper
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	2011–present
Labels	Gold Gang Records (current) T.I.G. Entertainment Def Jam (former)
Associated acts	Rich Homie Quan[2]
Website	tjamesworld.com

Nicholas Williams (born September 23, 1987), better known by his stage name Trinidad James (often stylized as Trinidad Jame$), is an Trinidadian-born American rapper.^[3] In 2012, he signed a recording contract with Def Jam Recordings.^[4] Without a debut album being released, he was dropped from the label in 2014, although he continues to release music as an independent artist.^[5]

Early life

Nicholas Williams was born on September 23, 1987, in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago.^[1] His family moved to Canada, Florida, and New York before settling in Bronx, New York.^[3] As a child, he went to Catholic school.^[3] He has stated he cannot remember any parts of his life before the age of seven because of a head injury.^[3] In the eighth grade, he moved to New York City, where he began playing basketball.^[3] He began rapping in November 2011.^[6] He has listed Jay-Z, Cam'ron, T.I., and Young Jeezy, as his influences.^[7]

Career

In 2012, James released his official debut single, called "All Gold Everything", which has charted in the top 40 of the US Billboard Hot 100. The song was taken from his official debut mixtape, titled Don't Be S.A.F.E. (Sensitive As Fuck Everyday), which was released on July 31, 2012,^[8] and officially re-released with a music video on October 16, 2012. On December 13, 2012, it was announced, James has signed a joint venture with Def Jam Records for approximately $2 million.^[9] In January, Def Jam re-released Don't Be S.A.F.E to iTunes, which included the remix to "All Gold Everything" featuring 2 Chainz, T.I., and Young Jeezy.^[10]

On August 6, 2013, he announced that he would be releasing his second mixtape, titled 10 PC Mild, on August 13.^[11] After months of not releasing any new music, James announced that he has been dropped from Def Jam on August 1, 2014. He also stated that he is planning on releasing his album on the label that will now be released for free, and the producers and rappers, who contributed to the project should not expect any compensation because he has "no money".^[12] In April 2016, James released the single "Just a Lil' Thick (She Juicy)" featuring Mystikal and Lil Dicky.^[13]

Discography

Mixtapes

List of mixtapes, with year released

Title	Details	Peak chart positions
		US [14]	US R&B [15]	US Rap [16]
Don't Be S.A.F.E.[17]	Released: October 16, 2012 Label: Gold Gang Format: Digital download	103	23	13
10 PC Mild[11]	Released: August 13, 2013 Label: Gold Gang Format: Digital download	—	—	—
The Wake Up EP[18]	Released: January 3, 2015 Label: Gold Gang Format Digital Download	—	—	—
No One Is Safe[19]	Released: January 20, 2015 Label: Gold Gang Format: Digital Download	—	—	—
Trips to Trinidad EP[20]	Released: April 18, 2015 Label: Gold Gang Format Digital Download	—	—	—
Trappy Mother's Day EP[21]	Released: May 8, 2016 Label: Gold Gang Format: Digital download	—	—	—

Singles

As lead artist

List of singles, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name

Title	Year	Peak chart positions			Certifications	Album
		US	US R&B	US Rap
"All Gold Everything"	2012	36	9	6	RIAA: Gold[22]	Don't Be S.A.F.E.
"Females Welcomed"	2013	—	—[upper-alpha 1]	—
"Palm Trees" (featuring Cavie)	2015	—	—	—		non-album single
"Just a Lil' Thick (She Juicy)" (featuring Mystikal and Lil Dicky)	2016	—	—[upper-alpha 2]	—		TBA
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

As featured artist

List of singles as featured performer, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name

Title	Year	Peak chart positions			Certifications	Album
		US	US R&B	US Rap
"I Luv This Shit" (August Alsina featuring Trinidad James)	2013	48	13	—	RIAA: Platinum[25]	Testimony
"Work (Remix)" (ASAP Ferg featuring ASAP Rocky, French Montana, Trinidad James and Schoolboy Q)		—	—	—	RIAA: Platinum[26]	Trap Lord
"Be Ok" (Earlly Mac featuring Trinidad James)	2015	—	—	—		Cousin Trap
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Guest appearances

List of non-single guest appearances, with other performing artists, showing year released and album name

Title	Year	Other artist(s)	Album
"GuWop Nigga"[27]	2012	Gucci Mane	N/A
"That Turn Up"[28]		Mike WiLL Made It	Est. In 1989 2.5
"Flat Out"[29]		Wale	Folarin
"Fukk Off"[30]		Grip Plyaz, Go Dreamer	Purp, Wind & Fire
"Fugginhudumarra"[30]		Grip Plyaz, Aleon Craft
"Jackie Joyner"[30]
"M.O.E." (Remix)[31]	2013	Cash Out	N/A
"N.I.Y.S."[32]		Ducko McFli
"I Can't Wait"[33]		Young Scooter
"Who You Rollin' Wit"[34]		Mach Five	Art of Rap
"No Room"[35]		8Ball	Premro 2
"4 My Niggas"[36]		Travis Porter	Mr. Porter
"My Last Molly Song Ever I Promise"[37]		Problem, Gunplay	The Separation
"Purple Haze"[38]		Curren$y, Lloyd	New Jet City
"My Girl Pussy"[39]		Bangladesh	Ponzi Scheme
"Conversations On That Brown"[40]		Scotty	Faith
"Game"[41]		Scotty, Big K.R.I.T.
"My Trunk"[42]		Big K.R.I.T.	K.R.I.T. (King Remembered In Time)
"Pimp Scholar"[43]		Mach Five	We Ballin'
"On the Low"[44]		Logic, Kid Ink	Young Sinatra: Welcome to Forever
"Hoodrich Anthem" (HxV Remix)[45]		DJ Scream, 2 Chainz, Future, Waka Flocka Flame, Yo Gotti	The Ratchet Superior
"Killers"[46]		Curren$y	N/A
"Groupie"[47]		Young Dro, B.o.B	Day Two
"Make It Mine"[48]		Kirko Bangz	Progression III
"FDB" (Remix)[49]		Young Dro, DJ Drama, T.I., French Montana	N/A
"Pablo"[50]		Gucci Mane, E-40	Diary Of A Trap God
"Make Ya Scream"[51]		Chevy Woods	Gang Land 2
"Uptown Funk" (Remix)	2015	Mark Ronson, Bruno Mars	Uptown Special
"The Gun"	2016	Cash Cash, Dev, Chrish	Blood, Sweat & 3 Years

Music videos

List of music videos, with directors, showing year released

Title	Year	Director(s)
"Gold On My Macbook"	2012	Corey Davis[52]
"All Gold Everything"		Motion Family[53]
"Southside" (featuring ForteBowie)	2013	Decatur Dan[54]
"All Gold Everything" (Remix) (featuring T.I., Young Jeezy and 2 Chainz)		Motion Family[55]
"Females Welcomed"		Jonathan Mannion[56]
"Just A Lil' Thick (She Juicy)" (featuring Mystikal and Lil Dicky)	2016	Jon J

Notes

1. "Females Welcomed" did not enter the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, but peaked at number nine on the Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles chart.^[23]
2. "Just a Lil' Thick (She Juicy)" did not enter the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, but peaked at number two on the Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles chart.^[24]

References

1. "Trinidad James Explains It All". Rolling Stones. 2013-03-07. Retrieved 2015-05-22.
2. Fears, Tawni. "3 Questions With: Trinidad James' Label Mate Rich Homie Quan". AllHipHop.
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11. "Trinidad Jame$ Reveals His New Project In An Exclusive Sitdown with Miss Info #10PCMild". MissInfo.tv. 2013-08-06. Retrieved 2013-08-29.
12. "Trinidad Jame$ Dropped From Def Jam After Two Years". XXL.
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14. "Trinidad James – Chart History: Billboard 200". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved August 30, 2016.
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29. "Tracklisting: Wale – 'Folarin'". Rap-Up. Devin Lazerine. December 23, 2012. Retrieved December 23, 2012.
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41. "Scotty f. Trinidad Jame$ & Big K.R.I.T. - GAME". HipHop DX. May 1, 2013. Retrieved May 1, 2013.
42. Paine, Jake (April 10, 2013). "Big K.R.I.T. "King Remembered In Time" Stream & Download Link". HipHop DX. Retrieved April 10, 2013.
43. "Mach Five f. Trinidad James - Pimp Scholar". HipHop DX. April 10, 2013. Retrieved April 10, 2013.
44. "Logic Releases New Mixtape "Young Sinatra: Welcome To Forever" [Download Now] - XXL". Xxlmag.com. 2013-05-07. Retrieved 2013-06-20.
45. "DJ Scream - The Ratchet Superior EP // Free Mixtape @". Datpiff.com. 2013-05-31. Retrieved 2013-06-20.
46. "Curren$y Trinidad James Killer$". Complex. 2013-06-12. Retrieved 2013-06-20.
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48. "New Music: Kirko Bangz – 'Progression 3′ [Mixtape]". Rap-Up.com. 2010-10-18. Retrieved 2013-08-14.
49. "Young Dro f. DJ Drama, French Montana, T.I. & Trinidad James - FDB Remix". HipHop DX. Retrieved 2013-08-29.
50. Mayorga, Dean. "Gucci Mane "Diary Of A Trap God" Cover Art, Tracklisting, Download & Mixtape Stream". HipHop DX. Retrieved 2013-09-12.
51. "Chevy Woods - Gang Land 2 Hosted by DJ Drama // Free Mixtape @". Datpiff.com. 2013-10-24. Retrieved 2013-10-28.
52. "Trinidad James - Gold on My MacBook". YouTube. July 18, 2012. Retrieved February 21, 2013.
53. "Trinidad James "All Gold Everything". Vevo. January 10, 2013. Retrieved November 30, 2012.
54. "Video: Trinidad James ft. Forte Bowie – Southside". Nah Right. January 29, 2013. Retrieved January 29, 2013.
55. "Video: Trinidad James f/ T.I., Young Jeezy, & 2 Chainz – 'All Gold Everything (Remix)'". Rap-Up. Devin Lazerine. February 27, 2013. Retrieved February 27, 2013.
56. "Video: Trinidad James – 'Female$ Welcomed'". Rap-Up. Devin Lazerine. March 27, 2013. Retrieved March 27, 2013.

External links

• Official website