Name: Dont Be Safe
Brand: Trinidad James

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

b001812402

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2014-06-04

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Rough Trade NYC

Tax rate GB

UPC / Barcode

Total Cap

1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Trinidad James

Genre GB

Hip Hop

Label GB

Def Jam

Def Jam is a New York hip-hop label that was founded in 1983 by Russell Simmons and Rick Rubin. Over the years, it has become one of the most well-known hip-hop labels in the world, launching the careers of iconic artists such as Public Enemy, L.L. Cool J, The Beastie Boys, Redman, and DMX. Since 2022, Tunji Balogun has been serving as Chairman and CEO of Def Jam.

The label's history dates back to its independent beginnings in 1984 when it released several 12" singles. In 1985, Def Jam Recordings started distributing through Columbia/CBS Records. Subsequently, CBS Records was acquired by Sony Corporation in 1988 and later became Sony Music Entertainment in 1991.

In a series of ownership changes and mergers over the years, PolyGram purchased a majority stake in Def Jam holdings from Sony. Eventually, Universal Music Group acquired all remaining Def Jam assets from Sony after merging with PolyGram families of labels. This led to the formation of Island Def Jam Music Group which merged with Mercury's pop roster and Island Records.

'Don't Be S.A.F.E.' is the debut mix tape by Trinidad James. Self-released all the way back in 2012, it now gets a full release via Gold Gang records and Def Jam. The original mixtape version featured guest appearances by Reija Lee and ForteBowie and an uncredited appearance by Curren$y (who is credited as Juke). That's been slightly re-jigged and now features Spook, Coop, Snake and a bonus remix of 'All Gold Everything' Featuring T.I., Young Jeezy and 2 Chainz. 

Dont Be Safe

Music GB