Trinidad James

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Trinidad James
Trinidad James 2013.jpg
James performing in August 2013
Background information
Birth name Nicholas Williams
Born (1987-09-23) September 23, 1987 (age 36)
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 American rapper based out of Atlanta, Georgia.[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.[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, 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

James' debut single, "All Gold Everything" charted in the top 40 of the US Billboard Hot 100. The song was taken from his debut mixtape, 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 he would be releasing his second mixtape, 10 PC Mild, on August 13.[11] After months of not releasing music, James announced he had been dropped from Def Jam on August 1, 2014. He also stated the album he had planned to release on the label 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 Album details
Don't Be S.A.F.E.[14]
  • Released: October 16, 2012
  • Label: Gold Gang
  • Format: Digital download
10 PC Mild[11]
  • Released: August 13, 2013
  • Label: Gold Gang
  • Format: Digital download
The Wake Up EP[15]
  • Released: January 3, 2015
  • Label: Gold Gang
  • Format Digital Download
No One Is Safe[16]
  • Released: January 20, 2015
  • Label: Gold Gang
  • Format: Digital Download
Trips to Trinidad EP[17]
  • Released: April 18, 2015
  • Label: Gold Gang
  • Format Digital Download
Trappy Mother's Day[18]
  • 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/HH
 US Rap
"All Gold Everything" 2012 36 9 6 Don't Be S.A.F.E.
"Females Welcomed" 2013 — — —
"Palm Trees"
(featuring Cavie)		 2015 — — — non-album single
"Just a Lil' Thick (She Juicy)"
(featuring Mystikal & Lil Dicky)		 2016 — 52 — 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[20]
 Testimony
"Work (Remix)"
(ASAP Ferg featuring ASAP Rocky, French Montana, Trinidad James and Schoolboy Q)		 — — — 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"[21] 2012 Gucci Mane N/A
"That Turn Up"[22] Mike WiLL Made It Est. In 1989 2.5
"Flat Out"[23] Wale Folarin
"Fukk Off"[24] Grip Plyaz, Go Dreamer Purp, Wind & Fire
"Fugginhudumarra"[24] Grip Plyaz, Aleon Craft
"Jackie Joyner"[24]
"M.O.E." (Remix)[25] 2013 Cash Out N/A
"N.I.Y.S."[26] Ducko McFli
"I Can't Wait"[27] Young Scooter
"Who You Rollin' Wit"[28] Mach Five Art of Rap
"No Room"[29] 8Ball Premro 2
"4 My Niggas"[30] Travis Porter Mr. Porter
"My Last Molly Song Ever I Promise"[31] Problem, Gunplay The Separation
"Purple Haze"[32] Curren$y, Lloyd New Jet City
"My Girl Pussy"[33] Bangladesh Ponzi Scheme
"Conversations On That Brown"[34] Scotty Faith
"Game"[35] Scotty, Big K.R.I.T.
"My Trunk"[36] Big K.R.I.T. K.R.I.T. (King Remembered In Time)
"Pimp Scholar"[37] Mach Five We Ballin'
"On the Low"[38] Logic, Kid Ink Young Sinatra: Welcome to Forever
"Hoodrich Anthem" (HxV Remix)[39] DJ Scream, 2 Chainz, Future, Waka Flocka Flame, Yo Gotti The Ratchet Superior
"Killers"[40] Curren$y N/A
"Groupie"[41] Young Dro, B.o.B Day Two
"Make It Mine"[42] Kirko Bangz Progression III
"FDB" (Remix)[43] Young Dro, DJ Drama, T.I., French Montana N/A
"Pablo"[44] Gucci Mane, E-40 Diary Of A Trap God
"Make Ya Scream"[45] 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[46]
"All Gold Everything" Motion Family[47]
"Southside"
(featuring ForteBowie)		 2013 Decatur Dan[48]
"All Gold Everything" (Remix)
(featuring T.I., Young Jeezy and 2 Chainz)		 Motion Family[49]
"Females Welcomed" Jonathan Mannion[50]
"Just A Lil' Thick (She Juicy)"
(featuring Mystikal & Lil Dicky)		 2016 Jon J

References

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