Rapper Yung Joc has inked a one-off deal with Jive Records for his Swagg Team imprint. Via the agreement, the Block Entertainment/Bad Boy South artist will release the single “Lookin’ Boy” by Chicago trio Hotstylz.
Hotstylz — known as a comedy-rap group — initially created an online sensation with the humorous track, originally titled “Lookin’ A$$ N*gga,” early last year. The remixed, radio-friendly version features Yung Joc
and was serviced to radio earlier this month. An accompanying video will premiere on BET television network on May 17.
Yung Joc is banking on the interest already garnered by the song, both locally and via the group’s MySpace page, to help him land a larger label situation for Swagg Team down the line, at which time he plans on
releasing Hotstylz’ debut album.
The Atlanta rapper’s sophomore album, 2007’s “Hustlenomics,” has sold 197,000 copies in the United States, according to Nielsen SoundScan.
