PAPOOSE SIGNS 1.5 MILLION DEAL

Brooklyn-based underground rapper Papoose has finally signed with a major label after making a name for himself on the mixtape circuit for over two years. According to the rapper’s managament, he recently signed a $1.5 million deal with Jive Records. Jive’s urban roster already includes: The Clipse, Outkast, UGK, Too-Short, R. Kelly, Kelis, and the Youngbloodz.

The rapper explained why he took his time before signing a deal. He said,

“And I always got offered deals but they it wasn’t proper. Another thing don’t jump the gun. I got offered various record deals by some of your favorite labels but they wasn’t up to what I think would have had me financially secure for the future, you know what I’m sayin’? I’m a father also so you know I got to look for longevity.”

Papoose began to make a name for himself in 2004 when his song, “Alphabetical Slaughter,” was featured on Kay Slay’s DJ Kay Slay’s Streetsweeper, Vol. 2: The Pain From The Game.

In 2005, the rapper won the Justo Mixtape Award for ‘Best Underground Rapper,’ and he was featured on the remix to Busta Rhymes’ “Touch It.”

Lately he hasn’t slowed down as he’s featured on R&B singer Joe’s latest single, “Where You At?” as well as on several songs on DJ Kay Slay and Greg Street’s new album, The Champions – The North Meets The South. Papoose is currently working on his debut album, Nacirema Dream, which is slated to be released early next year.