Azealia Banks signs to Universal Music | Music News
Azealia Banks has caused a storm over the past few months with her single “212” bringing her to the attention of tastemakers globally who earmarked her as one to watch in 2012.
After releasing such treats as “Liquorice”, “Grand Scam”) and most recently “NEEDSUMLUV”, the Harlem representing rapper has been signed to Universal Records and she took to her Twitter page to announce the news and her excitement about the big news:
God dealt me a really fucked up hand at birth. Half the shit I’ve been through & successfully gotten through would blow some of your minds.
— ♥ YUNG RAPUNXEL ♥ (@AZEALIABANKS) January 18, 2012
God just dealt me a new hand today. I reaaaaaaaaaaallllly good hand.
— ♥ YUNG RAPUNXEL ♥ (@AZEALIABANKS) January 18, 2012
I am now officially signed to Universal Music.
— ♥ YUNG RAPUNXEL ♥ (@AZEALIABANKS) January 18, 2012
A big congratulations is in order for the young lady who also hints at a possible May/June album release date.
Album in May? June possibly?
— ♥ YUNG RAPUNXEL ♥ (@AZEALIABANKS) January 18, 2012
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