Don't Be S.A.F.E.

Don't Be S.A.F.E.
Mixtape by Trinidad James
Released September 18, 2012 (2012-09-18)
Recorded 2012
Genre Hip hop
Length 29:28
Label Gold Gang Records, Def Jam
Producer Trinidad James (exec.), Shenal Johnson (co-exec.), Devon Gallaspy, ForteBowie, Jamesy Gold, Maxie Play, Rakebandz, Soufien3000
Singles from Don't Be S.A.F.E.
  1. "All Gold Everything"
    Released: December 20, 2012
  2. "Females Welcomed"
    Released: April 19, 2013

Don't Be S.A.F.E. is the debut mixtape by Trinidadian hip hop recording artist Trinidad James. The mixtape was self-released on September 18, 2012, but was re-released exclusively to retailers as an extended play on January 29, 2013 by Gold Gang Records, with distribution by Def Jam (Universal Music Group). The mixtape version features guest appearances by other indie artists including Reija Lee and ForteBowie and an uncredited appearance by Curren$y (who is credited as Juke on the mixtape release). The retail version features a remix to "All Gold Everything", featuring fellow Atlanta rappers, T.I., Young Jeezy and 2 Chainz, in which only Jeezy and 2 Chainz are James' Def Jam labelmates.

Retail version

The mixtape was re-released as a retail EP on January 29, 2013, by Gold Gang and Def Jam, where it features the remix to "All Gold Everything" with an guest appearances from other fellow hometown rappers: T.I. along with Def Jam's labelmates Young Jeezy and 2 Chainz. A fellow rapper French Montana was intended to guest appeared on the remix, but was cut off due to sample clearance issues and length problems.

Commercial performance

Released on January 29, 2013 in North America, it failed to make the Canadian Albums Chart, but did make its position at number 103 on the US Billboard 200.

Track listing

No. TitleWriter(s)Producer(s) Length
1. "Tonk for the Money"  
  • Nicholas Williams
  • Maxwell Trolle
  • Derek Tucker
 2:24
2. "Females Welcomed"  
  • Justin Padron
  • Jamesy Gold
  • Shawn Hosea[a]
 3:12
3. "Gold on My MacBook"  
  • Williams
  • Illanie Jackals
  • Ronny Jackals
  • Izzim Jackals
  • Terrell Gholston
  • Rakebandz
  • T-Deezy
 1:36
4. "#TeamVacation" (featuring Spook, Coopa and Lil Snake)
  • Williams
  • M. Trolle
  • Anthony Williams
  • Jamesy Gold
  • Maxie Play[a]
 4:38
5. "One More Molly" (featuring Crazy Laces)
  • Williams
  • M. Trolle
  • Devon Gallaspy
  • Jeffrey Jaggers
  • Maxie Play
  • Devon Gallaspy[a]
 3:53
6. "All Gold Everything"  
  • Williams
  • Gallaspy
  • I. Jackals
  • R. Jackals
  • Izzim Jackals
  • Gallaspy
  • Rakebandz
 3:07
7. "Sneaky vs. Selfish (skit)"  
  • Williams
  • Soufien Rhouat
  • Gholston
  • Soufien3000
  • Jamesy Gold
  • T-Deezy[a]
 1:08
8. "Madden on GameCube"  
  • Williams
  • Jamesy Gold
  • @TaylorTracks
 2:18
9. "Given No Fucks"  
  • Williams
  • Gallaspy
  • Jason Won Chung
  • Jamesy Gold
  • Gallaspy[a]
  • Naid Noir[a]
 2:41
10. "SouthSide"  
  • Williams
  • ForteBowie
 4:27
Total length:
 29:28
Notes

Credits and personnel

Album credits were revealed on James' official Facebook fanpage account.

  • Executive producers: Trinidad James and Shenal Johnson
  • Def Jam A&R: Karen Kwak
  • A&R administration: Terese Joseph
  • A&R coordination: Leesa D. Brunson
  • Marketing: Christopher Atlas
  • Mastering: Edgar Vargas
  • Art producers: Tai Linzie
  • Art direction and design: Tai Linzie
  • Legal counsels for Def Jam: Damien Granderson and Colin Morrissey
  • Management: Jordan Merz
  • Package production: Carol Corless
  • Vocal engineers: Jack "Suthernfolk" Brown and Tony Ray
  • Mixing engineers: Justin Padron and Finis "KY" White
  • Mastering assistant: Justin Padron
  • Sample Clearance: Danny Zook & Corey "Siel" Lloyd

Charts

Chart (2013) Peak
position
UK Albums (OCC)[1] 92
UK R&B Albums (OCC)[2] 65
US Billboard 200[3] 103
US Top Rap Albums (Billboard)[4] 13
US Top Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)[5] 8

Release history

Region Date Format Label
Worldwide[6] September 18, 2012 Digital download (exclusively at DatPiff.com) N/A
Germany January 21, 2013 CD, digital download Universal
Ireland
United Kingdom Virgin EMI
Canada January 29, 2013 Island Def Jam
United States[7] Gold Gang, Def Jam

References

  1. ↑ "Trinidad James | Artist | Official Charts". UK Albums Chart Retrieved 2013-09-20.
  2. ↑ "2013-09-20 Top 40 R&B Albums Archive . Official Charts Company. Retrieved 2013-09-20.
  3. ↑ Illegal name entered Trinidad James/Trinidad+James/chart?f=305 "Trinidad James – Chart history" Billboard 200 for Trinidad James. Retrieved 2013-09-20.
  4. ↑ "Illegal name entered Trinidad James/Trinidad+James/chart?f=335 Trinidad James – Chart history" Billboard Top Rap Albums for Trinidad James. Retrieved 2013-09-20.
  5. ↑ "Illegal name entered Trinidad James/Trinidad+James/chart?f=324 Trinidad James – Chart history" Billboard Top Heatseekers Albums for Trinidad James. Retrieved 2013-09-20.
  6. ↑ "Don't Be S.A.F.E. On DatPiff". Datpiff.com. 2012-10-16. Retrieved 2013-12-19.
  7. ↑ "iTunes - Music - Don't Be S.A.F.E. by Trinidad James". Itunes.apple.com. 2013-01-29. Retrieved 2013-12-19.

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