New York mixtape rapper Maino and his Hustle Hard team has signed to Atlantic Records.

Maino made a name for himself in the mixtape scene with songs like " Rumors","My Hood", "Take It Like A Man", "Stomp!", "Mixtape Luv", "Summertime" , and his most recent artistry of work, "Streets Been Good To Me".

With the help of 50 Cent’s personal phone call to Craig Kallman (CEO of Atlantic Records), Maino has found a new home at Atlantic Records.

This new venture has cultivated a strong alliance with label mate T.I. and his Grand Hustle team, which allows Maino  to explore the opportunity of expanding his Hustle Hard brand.

Maino  is currently recording new tracks for his debut album, Death Before Dishonor , which will release in early 2008. Maino  has started Hustle Hard Publishing, which will produce & release the book Gangstas Dont Die , available Fall 2007.