Rich Boy has announced his signing to eOne Music, as well as plans to release his oft-delayed sophomore album in late 2012.

According to a press release, the “Throw Some D’s” rapper is currently recording the LP in Miami, Florida and New York City, New York. “My upcoming album is a real natural. No records were forced, and I was just recording and having fun, just catching the moment,” he said.

To prep for the release of his second studio LP, the Mobile, Alabama native will drop a mixtape titled First Day of Summer on June 21st. “This mixtape represents summertime heat,” he explained.

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Of the deal, Rich Boy’s manager Delaney McGill said, “We are proud and excited to officially be a part of the eOne family. Rich Boy is a talented and creative visionary who despite his surroundings in Mobile AL, was able rise above the negativity to have a platinum hit record. With continual drive determination and management direction Rich boy’s new music will be consistent with what all his fans have been waiting for.”

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