Known largely for his 2006 hit “It’s Goin’ Down,” Atlanta rapper Yung Joc announced today that he signed a joint venture today with RCA/Jive Records for his Swagg Team imprint. The imprint will be distributed through RCA/Polo Grounds Music, while Joc’s Swagg Team will remain with Battery/Jive.

Besides a platinum single, and featured roles on hits from T-Pain, Chris Brown and Slim, Yung Joc’s imprint developed “Stanky Leg” creators, the GS Boyz and “Lookin’ Boy” by Hotstylz.

“It is my pleasure and honor to announce my affiliation and new partnership with Polo Grounds Music/RCA Music Group and Battery/Jive Records,” states Yung Joc. “Now I can actually work and not wonder if I’m going to be held back from building my own brand as well as the Swagg Team brand. I’m very excited to work with this team.”

“Joc is a triple threat. As an artist, executive and personality, he is now entering a higher phase of his career and I’m happy to play a part in it,” affirms Bryan Leach, President, Polo Grounds Music.  “I feel with Pitbull, Yo Gotti and now Yung Joc, Polo Grounds has an amazing front line of smart, talented, hungry artists that will continue to show why it’s still all about making hit records and outworking everyone else.”  

Tom Corson, EVP, General Manager, RCA Music Group cites “The signing of Yung Joc as both an executive and entertainer is a testament to the great talent that he possesses.  His addition to the Polo Grounds Music roster will further establish the label’s strong foothold in urban music.”