@AugustAlsina Uncle Slim hit him up...

GlobalGrind's Brittany Lewis catches up with newly signed "I Luv This Shit" singer August Alsina at the Def Jam offices to chat about his forthcoming EP, "Downtown: Life Under The Gun," his relationship with Juvenile and Birdman, and almost signing with YMCMB.

Twitter: @GlobalGrind @AugustAlsina