All Gold Everything

Background

The song earned Trinidad James a major record deal with Def Jam Recordings worth 2 million. Complex ranked the song #35 on the 50 best songs of 2012 list. The official remix was released on January 7, 2013, featuring fellow Atlanta rappers T.I., Young Jeezy and 2 Chainz. On February 14, 2013, Trinidad James performed the song on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. The music video for the remix was filmed on January 31, 2013 and was released on February 27, 2013. "All Gold Everything" was interpolated in the 2014 song "Uptown Funk" by Mark Ronson featuring Bruno Mars. On June 24, 2015, it was reported that James earned over $150,000 in royalty earnings off of "Uptown Funk"'s interpolation.

Critical reception

Pitchfork Media commented on the track by saying "If the heyday of disco had produced a rapper, it might have been Atlanta's Trinidad James. When he talks about gold-- he's obsessed with it-- it's not so much about status as it is about sheer flamboyance. 'I'm too fly/ You know this/ Let me give your ass a checklist', he raps on 'All Gold Everything', the letters slithering off his tongue around a slow, exaggerated ripple of a beat. The track comes from his mixtape Don't Be S.A.F.E., an excellent debut that toggles seamlessly between snaggle-toothed drug talk, flashy boasts and earnest self-deprecation."

Music video

The music video shot in Atlanta, Georgia was directed by Motion Family and premiered on MTV Jams on November 18, 2012. As of November 2021, the music video has over 40 million views on YouTube.

Charts and certifications

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Certifications

Release history

References

References

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6. Homie, Big. (2013-02-15). "Trinidad James On Jimmy Fallon". Rapradar.com.
7. "On Set of Trinidad James' 'All Gold Everything' Remix Video with 2 Chainz, T.I., & Young Jeezy". Rap-Up.com.
8. (February 27, 2013). "Video: Trinidad James f/ T.I., Young Jeezy, & 2 Chainz – 'All Gold Everything (Remix)'". Devin Lazerine.
9. (November 24, 2014). "From Sugarhill Gang to Trinidad James, a Look at the Influences of Mark Ronson & Bruno Mars' 'Uptown Funk'".
10. JUSTIN CHARITY. "Trinidad James Made $150,000 Off Mark Ronson's Uptown Funk". Complex UK.
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