# G-Eazy and Ty Dolla $ign Partner for New Music Era

> G-Eazy and Ty Dolla $ign launch joint label partnership for creative freedom and Bay Area music focus.
- Title: G-Eazy and Ty Dolla $ign Partner for New Music Era · Billboard
- Summary: G-Eazy and Ty Dolla $ign launch joint label partnership for creative freedom and Bay Area music focus. G-Eazy joins Ty Dolla $ign's EZMNY Records and EMPIRE…
- Keywords: g-eazy, ty dolla $ign, ezmny records, empire, bay area, new music, independent label, Dolla, ign, Partner, Music, Era
- Source: Billboard — https://billboard.com/pro/g-eazy-signs-partnership-ty-dolla-sign-ezmny-empire
- Author: Angel Diaz
- Published: 2026-09-23T16:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: g-eazy, ty dolla $ign, ezmny records, empire, bay area, new music, independent label
## G-Eazy leaves RCA Records
G-Eazy has entered a new era of independence after releasing his last six albums on RCA Records.
## New partnership with EZMNY and EMPIRE
The Bay Area rapper has decided to keep things on the West Coast, forging a new joint partnership with Ty Dolla $ign’s EZMNY Records and label and distributor EMPIRE.
## G-Eazy's mission statement
G-Eazy expressed excitement and explained his decision in a lengthy statement: 'To me, this is bigger than a deal. This is about bringing it all home. Literally'.

> To me, this is bigger than a deal. This is about bringing it all home. Literally
## Ty Dolla $ign and Shawn Barron's perspective
Ty Dolla and his partner Shawn Barron are just as hyped to work alongside G-Eazy for this next phase of his career.

> We founded EZMNY Records with an artist-first mentality, where we aren’t afraid to push boundaries to bring great music, genuine talent and real artistry to the world
## EMPIRE's support for partnership
Nima Etminan, COO of EMPIRE, echoed Ty and Barron’s sentiments and called the Bay Area link-up 'a no-brainer'.

> G-Eazy has been a long time friend of EMPIRE’s, collaborating with and supporting our artists, taking them on the road and sharing his platform
## New single release
G-Eazy and Ty Dolla $ign will release the Nic Nac-produced 'JFK' (featuring Ty Dolla $ign) on Friday (Sept. 25).
## Key takeaway

G-Eazy joins Ty Dolla $ign's EZMNY Records and EMPIRE for creative independence after a decade with RCA Records.