Jive Records has announced it has signed singer-songwriter-producer Bei Maejor, a recent graduate of the University of Michigan.

According to the announcement from Jive, the 22-year-old Southfield native has drawn attention for contributing to such tracks as Trey Songz’ “Black Roses” and Letoya’s “Not Anymore,” and is featured on Plies’ new single “She Got It Made.”

Listen to Plies “She Got It Made,” featuring Bei Maejor:

Peter Thea, executive vice president of the Jive Label Group, said in a prepared statement: “Bei Maejor is one of the most promising young talents in music today, and we are pleased to be able to welcome him to Jive Records. We are all thrilled to be able to work with someone you’ll be hearing much more from in the future.”

The announcement quoted Maejor as saying, “I’m so excited to be working with the Jive family. They have created huge stars and legends. I hope and pray that I’m next.”

Born in Southfield, Maejor graduated from the University of Michigan, and counts among his musical influences Stevie Wonder, Timbaland, Max Martin, Dr. Luke, Diane Warren, Ne-Yo, T-Pain and The Fray. Starting to record beats and produce at the age of 16, he calls his sound “kids playing on drums and synthesizers in a South American rainforest,” the announcement said.

Bei Maejor got his big break with Trey Songz, contributing “Ur Behind,” originally slated for a mixtape, to his debut 2005 Atlantic Records album, "I Gotta Make It." He’s also worked with the likes of T-Pain, Flo Rida, Sean Kingston, Jazmine Sullivan, Mary J. Blige, Plies, Chingy, Ginuwine, Bun B, Birdman, Yung Joc and Monica. His current studio projects include Soulja Boy, Keri Hilson, Ne-Yo and T.I. as well as his own debut album.

Listen to Monica “Stay or Go,“ written by Bei Maejor: