Interviews : Trinidad James Speaks On His Teeth, Jerome From Martin & More
Trinidad James Strikes Gold
The aesthetics of rapper Trinidad James are worthy of obsession: gold Chanel chains, velvet Versace slipppers, bikes spray-painted gold with flat tires... and puppies. Filmed in the cul-de-sacs and rundown apartments of James' hometown of Atlanta, Georgia, his newest video, "All Gold Everything" [below], offers a proper introduction to a rapper who is rising rapidly toward fame and success. Visually, James presents a mix of high and low—hustle subverts privilege. He appropriates the goods that might typically adorn the Madison Avenue elite, but leaves the lifestyle and pretensions behind. Sonically, he is Southern hip-hop following in the grand tradition of OutKast or Goodie Mob, set to bouncing, club-ready beats: simple, yet effective.
During the CMJ music festival in October, Trinidad James made his New York debut at a showcase for one of his crucial supporters, Baller's Eve—the East Village Radio show focused on Dirty South hip-hop. The show sold out. More impressive, is that James has cultivated his stellar live chops in the few months since releasing his first mix-tape, Don't Be S.A.F.E. (We know you're wondering: it means Sensitive As Fuck Everyday.) Now, James finds himself in the company of rappers like Death Grips and A$AP Rocky, who have managed to crossover from an exclusively rap audience, in part due to their strong online presence. We caught up with James before his show at Santos Party House this evening to talk about his growing success—and how you, too, can avoid being Sensitive As Fuck Everyday.
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