Island Recs signs James Hart (ex-18 Visions)

Former Eighteen Visions frontman James Hart has officially signed with Island Records. Hart has issued the following: "After just a few short months of writing and recording some demo tracks, I have officially signed a record deal with Island/Def Jam. I never really thought things would happen so quickly for me. I am looking forward to working with everyone at Island on my upcoming album which I will start production on sometime in October. Thanks again to everyone involved for giving me this opportunity and thank you to all of my fans who have followed me here! I appreciate each and every one of you."