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

2012 mixtape by Trinidad James
Don't Be S.A.F.E.
Mixtape by
Trinidad James
ReleasedSeptember 18, 2012 (2012-09-18)
Recorded2012
GenreHip hop
Length29:28
Label
  • Gold Gang
  • Def Jam
Producer
  • Trinidad James (exec.)
  • Devon Gallaspy
  • ForteBowie
  • 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
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
RapReviews7/10[1]

Don't Be S.A.F.E. (an acronym for Sensitive As Fuck Everyday) is the debut mixtape by American rapper Trinidad James. The mixtape was self-released on September 18, 2012, but was re-released exclusively to retailers on January 29, 2013 by Gold Gang Records and Def Jam Recordings. The mixtape features guest appearances by other indie artists including Reija Lee (of the electronic duo Kito & Reija Lee), ForteBowie, Juke and others. The retail version features a remix to "All Gold Everything", featuring T.I., Young Jeezy and 2 Chainz.

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Tonk for the Money"
  • Nicholas Williams
  • Derek Tucker
Tucker2:24
2."Females Welcomed" (featuring Reija Lee)
  • Williams
  • Reija Lee Thomas
  • Justin Padron
  • Shawn Hosea[a]
3:12
3."Gold on My MacBook"
  • Williams
  • Terrell Gholston
T-Deezy1:36
4."Team Vacation" (featuring Spook, Coop and Snake)
  • Williams
  • Anthony Williams
A. Williams4:38
5."One More Molly"
  • Williams
  • Devon Gallaspy
  • Jeffrey Jaggers
  • Jaggers
3:53
6."All Gold Everything"
  • Williams
  • Gallaspy
Gallaspy3:07
7."Sneaky vs. Selfish"
  • Williams
  • Gholston
T-Deezy1:08
8."Madden on GameCube" (featuring Juke)
@TaylorTracks2:18
9."Given No Fucks"
  • Williams
  • Gallaspy
  • Jason Won Chung
  • Gallaspy
  • Naid Noir[a]
2:41
10."SouthSide"Williams
  • ForteBowie
4:27
Total length:29:28
Retail version bonus track
No.TitleProducer(s)Length
11."All Gold Everything (Remix)" (featuring T.I., Young Jeezy and 2 Chainz)Gallaspy4:46
Total length:33:59
Notes
  • ^a signifies a co-producer.
  • Any track that has the letter "S" is replaced with the dollar sign ($).
  • On the physical retail edition, "Females Welcomed" does not credit Reija Lee as the featured artist.
  • "Team Vacation" is stylized as "#TeamVacation".
  • "SouthSide" features additional vocals by ForteBowie.

Personnel

Album credits were revealed on the physical retail version.

  • Executive producer: Trinidad James
  • 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
US Billboard 200[2] 103
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[3] 23
US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)[4] 1

Release history

Region Date Format Label
Worldwide[5][6] September 18, 2012 (2012-09-18) Digital download —
January 29, 2013 (2013-01-29)
  • CD
  • LP
  • digital download
  • Gold Gang
  • Def Jam

References

  1. ^ "Trinindad J :: Don't Be S.A.F.E. – RapReviews". www.rapreviews.com. Archived from the original on 2013-11-01.
  2. ^ "Trinidad James Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved 2013-09-20.
  3. ^ "Trinidad James Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved 2013-09-20.
  4. ^ "Trinidad James Chart History (Heatseekers Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved 2013-09-20.
  5. ^ "Don't Be S.A.F.E. On DatPiff". Datpiff.com. 2012-10-16. Retrieved 2013-12-19.
  6. ^ "iTunes - Music - Don't Be S.A.F.E. by Trinidad James". Itunes.apple.com. 2013-01-29. Retrieved 2013-12-19.

External links

  • Official website