Aussie rapper, Iggy Azalea announced she has inked a deal with Island and Def Jam in the U.S.
The 22 year old hip-hop upstart had formerly been associated with Grand Hustle, but has now jumped ship to the home of Frank Ocean, Nas and more.
The news came via Twitter, with Azalea tweeting the following earlier today:
Hey world. I signed to island def jam. Iam now mercury UK/ island def jam USA awesome!!!!
— IGGY AZALEA (@IGGYAZALEA) April 23, 2013
Azalea is currently prepping her debut album The New Classic, which is expected later this year and will be released by Mercury in the UK.
Watch her video for recent single ‘Work’ below:
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