Boldy James

Boldy James — alternative artist from US.

Atlanta-born, Detroit-raised rapper Boldy James is known for his gritty rhymes set to cinematic beats crafted by producers such as The Alchemist and Sterling…

Influential: 61.88% Fanbase: 42.16% Trending: 71.73% Career Level: Mainstream

Top Brand Affinity

Highest overlapping lifestyle brand

Akai • 48.67% • Very Strong

As of 2025-08-15

206,806

Social Media Followers

As of 2025-08-15

00:00:00

Hours Airplay

2025-10-07 16:54:00 UTC

Genres

alternativeescape roomhip-hop & raphip hopraphip-hop/rapunderground hip hopalternative hip hopboom bapdrumless hip hopcontemporary hip hop

Biography

Atlanta-born, Detroit-raised rapper Boldy James is known for his gritty rhymes set to cinematic beats crafted by producers such as The Alchemist and Sterling Toles. Born James Clay Jones III, he adopted the moniker "Boldy" in honor of a late friend who went by the same name. James gained recognition in 2009 with placements on The Cool Kids and Don Cannon's mixtape, Merry Christmas, and later collaborated with The Alchemist on his debut album, My 1st Chemistry Set. Continuing his successful partnership with The Alchemist, Boldy James released the EP Boldface and the acclaimed album The Price of Tea in China in 2019, followed by the collaborative project Manger on McNichols with Sterling Toles in 2020. The same year, he joined forces with the Griselda collective and dropped The Versace Tape, solidifying his status as a rising force in the rap scene.

Top Brand Affinities

Report Date: 2025-08-15

Boldy James speaks to 25-34 & 18-24 audiences with measurable traction in UNITED STATES, UNITED KINGDOM, AUSTRALIA. Composition is heavily male (91%), which tightens creative strategy without sacrificing scale. Youtube is the reach engine (4,343 avg views per post), and Instagram supplies credible back-and-forth with core fans. Affinity clusters near Akai, Spinrilla, Pro Tools, suggesting category lift in Merchandise collaborations with streetwear brands, Exclusive vinyl releases of albums, Music production software partnerships. The result is a partnership that feels earned, not forced.

Artist Affinity estimates how strongly an artist's audience overlaps with interest in specific brands, products, and categories. It is derived from aggregated social and behavioral signals—who fans follow, save, click, and engage with—normalized across platforms. Higher affinity suggests better partnership fit and higher likelihood that fans will respond positively to branded content or offers. Use it to shortlist natural brand partners and product concepts that feel authentic to the audience. Combine affinity with Connection Strength (ER) and reach to balance fit with impact. Treat affinity as directional—validate with creative tests and small pilots before scaling.

ER = (likes + comments + shares) ÷ audience per post ≥ 3.0% = Very Strong 2.0–2.99% = Strong 1.0–1.99% = Moderate < 1.0% = Low

How to read it: Pair ER with reach (views/followers) to gauge intensity and scale.

Connection Strength

Artist Boldy James score 1.73% — Moderate bucket.

Brand: AkaiBrand: SpinrillaBrand: Pro Tools Product: Merchandise collaborations with streetwear brandsProduct: Exclusive vinyl releases of albumsProduct: Music production software partnerships

Followers:206,806

Engagements:3,572

Rate:1.7%

Posts:447

Avg Likes:3,567

Avg Comments:87

Avg Views:4,343

Audience Demographics & Key Stats

Metric	Value	Why It Matters
Social Snapshot	Followers 206,806 · Engagements 3,572 · Rate 1.7% Posts 447 · Views 4,343 · Avg Likes 3,567 · Avg Comments 87 · Avg Views 4,343	Combine reach (followers/views) with ER to size both impact and responsiveness.
Age Breakdown	25-34: 48% 18-24: 33% 35-44: 15% 13-17: 3%	Largest: 25-34 (48%); next: 18-24 (33%)
Gender Split	Female: 9% Male: 91% Non-binary/Other: 0%	Skews male (91%)
Top Countries	UNITED STATES (76%) UNITED KINGDOM (4%) AUSTRALIA (3%) CANADA (3%) BRAZIL (2%)	Top regions: UNITED STATES (76%), UNITED KINGDOM (4%), AUSTRALIA (3%)
Platform Engagement	Instagram: 3,500 avg likes/post · Youtube: 4,343 avg views/post	Best reach: Youtube 4,343 avg views; best engagement: Instagram 3,500 avg likes

Top Brand Affinities

Akai

Consumer Electronics

Score: 48.67

Spinrilla

Entertainment & Media

Score: 40.23

Pro Tools

Tools, DIY & Garden

Score: 25.26

Amazon Music

Entertainment & Media

Score: 20.67

Outfitgrid

Apparel & Fashion

Score: 20.52

Ableton

Audio & Music Gear

Score: 20.28

Mixcloud

Entertainment & Media

Score: 19.31

WNBA

Sports & Outdoors

Score: 16.79

SoundCloud

Entertainment & Media

Score: 16.36

Palm Angels

Apparel & Fashion

Score: 15.87

Beats Electronics

Audio & Music Gear

Score: 15.46

New Era

Apparel & Fashion

Score: 15.43

Recommendations

Products & Services

Merchandise collaborations with streetwear brands
Exclusive vinyl releases of albums
Music production software partnerships
Live concert streaming services
Collaborative EPs with other artists
Branded headphones or audio gear
Music-themed mobile games
Online music production courses

Marketing Angles

Highlight collaborations with renowned producers
Focus on gritty storytelling in music
Leverage social media for behind-the-scenes content
Engage fans with interactive Q&A sessions
Utilize nostalgia in marketing campaigns
Promote community events and local collaborations

Content Themes

Behind-the-scenes of music production
Personal stories and inspirations
Collaborations with other artists
Live performance highlights
Fan engagement and shoutouts
Music industry insights and advice

Partnership Brands

Akai
Pro Tools
Ableton
Amazon Music
SoundCloud
Spinrilla
Mixcloud
Beats Electronics
Hennessy
ESPN
Foot Locker
Supreme
New Era
Carhartt
Timberland
Nike
Champion
Palm Angels
Stone Island
Benihana

Brand	Category	Score
Akai	Consumer Electronics	48.67
Spinrilla	Entertainment & Media	40.23
Pro Tools	Tools, DIY & Garden	25.26
Amazon Music	Entertainment & Media	20.67
Outfitgrid	Apparel & Fashion	20.52
Ableton	Audio & Music Gear	20.28
Mixcloud	Entertainment & Media	19.31
WNBA	Sports & Outdoors	16.79
SoundCloud	Entertainment & Media	16.36
Palm Angels	Apparel & Fashion	15.87
Beats Electronics	Audio & Music Gear	15.46
New Era	Apparel & Fashion	15.43
True Religion	Apparel & Fashion	14.11
Hennessy	Alcoholic Beverages	12.65
iHeartRadio Music Awards	Entertainment	12.30
Wingstop	Restaurants & Food Service	11.36
Stone Island	Apparel & Fashion	10.82
Benihana	Restaurants & Food Service	10.53
Maison Margiela	Apparel & Fashion	9.91
Stüssy	Apparel & Fashion	9.20
Carhartt	Apparel & Fashion	9.14
ESPN	Entertainment & Media	9.12
Marni	Apparel & Fashion	9.05
Sneaker News	Footwear	8.90
Sneakerhead	Footwear	8.77
Spotify Music	Entertainment & Media	8.50
Nice Kicks	Apparel & Fashion	8.06
MTV	Entertainment	7.82
Kodak	Cameras & Photography	7.54
Foot Locker	Apparel & Fashion	7.27
Champion	Apparel & Fashion	7.22
Pontiac	Automotive	6.97
Los Angeles Lakers	Sports & Outdoors	6.78
Atmos	Apparel & Fashion	6.69
CNN	Entertainment & Media	6.53
Capcom	Gaming & Esports (Software/Titles)	6.42
Kickstagram	Apparel & Fashion	6.39
NBA	Sports & Outdoors	6.38
Sole Collector	Apparel & Fashion	6.12
Polo Ralph Lauren	Apparel & Fashion	5.92
Supreme	Apparel & Fashion	5.67
Maybach	Automotive	5.55
NFL	Sports & Outdoors	5.47
Timberland	Apparel & Fashion	5.04
Rockstar Games	Gaming & Esports (Software/Titles)	4.93
Cadillac	Automotive	4.71
Cartier	Jewelry & Watches	4.20
New Balance	Footwear	4.19
Sega	Entertainment	4.18
Moncler	Apparel & Fashion	4.15

Official Profiles

Artist: Boldy James

Date Range: 2025-10-07 → 2025-10-07

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Radio Spins (2025-08-21)

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Aired At	Song	Station	Location	Duration (s)
2025-08-21 07:34:05	Permission (feat. Double Dee)	Campus FM	Toulouse, FR	175
2025-08-21 05:31:13	Triple Platinum	KCRW	Los Angeles, CA, US	176
2025-08-21 04:44:58	Drug Zone	CISM	Montreal, QC, CA	167
2025-08-21 04:42:49	Duffel Bag Hottie's Revenge (feat. Boldy James)	Shade 45	Washington, D.C., US	225
2025-08-21 04:41:40	First 48 Freestyle	CISM	Montreal, QC, CA	191
2025-08-21 04:38:08	3rd Person	CISM	Montreal, QC, CA	206
2025-08-21 04:34:21	Fake Flowers	CISM	Montreal, QC, CA	225
2025-08-21 04:31:48	Illegal Search & Seizure	CISM	Montreal, QC, CA	154
2025-08-21 04:29:38	Flight Risk	CISM	Montreal, QC, CA	126
2025-08-21 04:26:12	Diamond Dallas	CISM	Montreal, QC, CA	205