NEW YORK, Nov. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- ColliPark's Tex James has inked a deal with Columbia Records to release his debut single "Smart Girl", in association with Blingnot Media and Rufhouse Records. The Macon, GA native recruits the multi-platinum B.o.B and Atlanta rapper Stuey Rock for the Decatur Dan directed (2 Chainz, Future, T.I., Young Jeezy) music video which premiered today on VEVO.com.

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"I am extremely happy to be releasing my new single on Columbia Records.  It's a great honor to have a platinum selling artist like B.o.B and a staple in the Atlanta community like Stuey Rock be a part of my first single." – Tex James

After making his mark as the lead member of terror squad rhyme clique the Kadalack Boyz, and a songwriter for the likes of the Ying Yang Twins ("Legendary Status") and Trina ("Red Bottoms"), Tex makes his solo debut with "Smart Girl." The infectious up-tempo production, futuristic synthesizers and catchy hook makes this track the perfect club smash.

In addition to prepping the release of his upcoming twerk themed mixed tape, Tex serves as a radio host on Macon's 97.9 FM in the primetime 6 to 10pm slot. "Smart Girl", produced by Mr. Hanky of ColliPark Productions and Scotty Boy of Young Mogul Entertainment, is at radio now. VIBE.com premiered the behind the scenes of the video, check it out here. Tex is also featured in Cricket's Muve First Artist Challenge. The challenge, set to run for six weeks on the Cricket Wireless Facebook page, will profile seven up and coming artists and encourage fans to vote for their favorite to select Muve Music's Next Breakthrough Artist, voting is open now.

"Smart Girl" is available digitally: http://smarturl.it/smartgirl

Connect with Tex James:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/texjamesofficial 
Twitter: https://twitter.com/texjames 
Official Site: http://texjames.com/

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