Nicholas James Williams (born September 23, 1987), better known by his stage name Trinidad James (often stylized as Trinidad Jame$), is a Trinidadian-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]
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Early life[edit][]
Nicholas Williams was born on September 23, 1987, in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago.[1] His family moved to Canada and Floridabefore 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[edit][]
In 2012, James released his official debut single, called "All Gold Everything", which 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 had 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 had been dropped from Def Jam on August 1, 2014. He also stated that he was planning on releasing his album on the label that will now be released for free, and that 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] On December 31, 2016 New Years James released a mixtape "The Wake Up 2" to streaming services such as Spotify and to mixtape websites alike.
On June 9, 2018, James released a single titled "M.M.M. (Marilyn Maryland Marilyn)" to streaming services.[14] The music video, directed by Mike Marasco was uploaded to YouTube on the same day.[15]
Discography[edit][]
Mixtapes[edit][]
| Title | Details | Peak chart positions | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US
[16] |
US R&B
[17] |
US Rap
[18] | ||
| Don't Be S.A.F.E.[19] |
|
103 | 23 | 13 |
| 10 PC Mild[11] |
|
— | — | — |
| The Wake Up EP[20] |
|
— | — | — |
| No One Is Safe[21] |
|
— | — | — |
| Trips to Trinidad EP[22] |
|
— | — | — |
| Trappy Mother's Day EP[23] |
|
— | — | — |
| The Wake Up 2 |
|
— | — | — |
| Father FiGGa |
|
— | — | — |
Singles[edit][]
As lead artist[edit][]
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | US R&B | US Rap | ||||||||||
| "All Gold Everything" | 2012 | 36 | 9 | 6 |
|
Don't Be S.A.F.E. | ||||||
| "Females Welcomed" | 2013 | — | —[A] | — | ||||||||
| "Palm Trees"
(featuring Cavie) |
2015 | — | — | — | non-album single | |||||||
| "Just a Lil' Thick (She Juicy)" | 2016 | — | —[B] | — | TBA | |||||||
| "M.M.M. (Marilyn Maryland Marilyn)" | 2018 | — | — | — | TBA | |||||||
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | ||||||||||||
As featured artist[edit][]
| 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 | — |
|
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[edit][]
| Title | Year | Other artist(s) | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| "GuWop Nigga"[29] | 2012 | Gucci Mane | N/A |
| "That Turn Up"[30] | Mike WiLL Made It | Est. In 1989 2.5 | |
| "Flat Out"[31] | Wale | Folarin | |
| "Fukk Off"[32] | Grip Plyaz, Go Dreamer | Purp, Wind & Fire | |
| "Fugginhudumarra"[32] | Grip Plyaz, Aleon Craft | ||
| "Jackie Joyner"[32] | |||
| "M.O.E." (Remix)[33] | 2013 | Cash Out | N/A |
| "N.I.Y.S."[34] | Ducko McFli | ||
| "I Can't Wait"[35] | Young Scooter | ||
| "Who You Rollin' Wit"[36] | Mach Five | Art of Rap | |
| "No Room"[37] | 8Ball | Premro 2 | |
| "4 My Niggas"[38] | Travis Porter | Mr. Porter | |
| "My Last Molly Song Ever I Promise"[39] | Problem, Gunplay | The Separation | |
| "Purple Haze"[40] | Curren$y, Lloyd | New Jet City | |
| "My Girl Pussy"[41] | Bangladesh | Ponzi Scheme | |
| "Conversations On That Brown"[42] | Scotty | Faith | |
| "Game"[43] | Scotty, Big K.R.I.T. | ||
| "My Trunk"[44] | Big K.R.I.T. | K.R.I.T. (King Remembered In Time) | |
| "Pimp Scholar"[45] | Mach Five | We Ballin' | |
| "On the Low"[46] | Logic, Kid Ink | Young Sinatra: Welcome to Forever | |
| "Hoodrich Anthem" (HxV Remix)[47] | DJ Scream, 2 Chainz, Future, Waka Flocka Flame, Yo Gotti | The Ratchet Superior | |
| "Killers"[48] | Curren$y | N/A | |
| "Groupie"[49] | Young Dro, B.o.B | Day Two | |
| "Make It Mine"[50] | Kirko Bangz | Progression III | |
| "FDB" (Remix)[51] | Young Dro, DJ Drama, T.I., French Montana | N/A | |
| "Pablo"[52] | Gucci Mane, E-40 | Diary Of A Trap God | |
| "Make Ya Scream"[53] | Chevy Woods | Gang Land 2 | |
| "미친놈 (Success Crazed) Feat. Gray, Loco, Simon Dominic & Trinidad James" | 2014 | Jay Park | Evolution |
| "Uptown Funk" (Remix) | 2015 | Mark Ronson, Bruno Mars | Uptown Special |
| "The Gun" | 2016 | Cash Cash, Dev, Chrish | Blood, Sweat & 3 Years |
| "Amy" | 2017 | David Banner | The God Box |
Music videos[edit][]
| Title | Year | Director(s) |
|---|---|---|
| "Gold On My Macbook" | 2012 | Corey Davis[54] |
| "All Gold Everything" | Motion Family[55] | |
| "Southside" (featuring ForteBowie) |
2013 | Decatur Dan[56] |
| "All Gold Everything" (Remix) (featuring T.I., Young Jeezy and 2 Chainz) |
Motion Family[57] | |
| "Females Welcomed" | Jonathan Mannion[58] | |
| "Just A Lil' Thick (She Juicy)" (featuring Mystikal and Lil Dicky) |
2016 | Jon J |
| "M.M.M. (Marilyn Maryland Marilyn)" | 2018 | Mike Marasco |
TV Shows from trinidad james:
Peep and the big wide world
todd world
ready set learn
the paz show
pocoyo
lets go pocoyo
doki
Fishtronaut
rollie pollie ollie
Franklin
Franklin and friends
Jakers! The Adventures of Piggley Winks
Sagwa The Chinese Siamese Cat
Between The Lions
little bear
nanalan
eureekas castle
and
tweenies
and
the rubbadubbers
and
little leaps
and
harry the bunny
and
bunnytown
and
miffy and friends
and
the mighty jungle
and
busy town mysteries
and
The Busy World of Richard Scarry
And
Connie the cow
and
arthur
and
Wimzie's House
and
Timothy Goes to School
and tv shows from ymcmb, triple c's, maybach music group, cte world, doughboyz cashout, young money, cash money, big tymers, hustle gang, grand hustle and gangsta grillz's rap artists:
the koala brothers
jojo circus
jungle junction
ooh aah and you
happy monsters band
stanley
Tasty Time with ZeFronk
and
The New Adventures Of Madeline
and
my little pony friendship is magic
and
hello kitty paradise
and
My Little Pony: The Movie
and
strawberry shortcake
My Little Pony: A Very Minty Christmas
My Little Pony: The Princess Promenade
My Little Pony: Twinkle Wish Adventure
My Little Pony: A Very Pony Place