Full Size Run co-host Trinidad James is back with a new song and video, complete with some well-placed middle fingers and a lively marching band.
The Youngfyre-produced song itself, titled "Playli$t," sees James opening up about his experience and general thoughts on signing with a major label, a lyrical move fans may interpret as the artist indirectly alluding to his signing to (and eventual separation from) Def Jam.
"It's a love song for humanity and hip-hop," James said of the record. "Not many singles show other artists love on them. Every artist mentioned on the hook is an artist that inspires me, and I actually have on my 'Playli$t.'"
You can check out the Howard Ross-directed video up top, which arrives the same week as James' birthday. The release also counts as the first to come through a global distribution and label services deal between James' Gold Gang Records/Beach Wave Sounds and ADA Worldwide.
James previously spoke on this experience in a 2017 Forbes profile, noting that the success of such a high stakes venture comes down to the strength of the team put in place around you by the label.
"To me, what makes being signed or attached to a major [label] awesome is a great team. If you know that you don't have a great team...nobody's there to look out for you," he said at the time.
Catch the new video for "Playli$t" up top.
Earlier this year, James appeared on Jaden Smith'sERYS album by way of the track "Mission." He also linked up with August Alsina for "I Love This Shit," a track that was eventually certified double-platinum. His Daddy Issues tape, meanwhile, arrived last October via his own Gold Gang Records. He's currently prepping to release a new full-length project.
