Close friend of Depth Charge CEO, Zechariah Wise, and long time Depth Charge client, Nikki Jean, has signed with Columbia Records.  Nikki has been creating a loyal following over the past year and was featured on Lupe Fiasco’s hit, “Hip Hop Saved My Life.”  ”I couldn’t be more proud of her,” says Wise.  “She is one of my closest friends and one of the most talented people with whom I have ever worked.”  Wise was with Nikki this past month in Miami celebrating her birthday and her recent signing.  Early plans are vague, but it looks as the label is shooting to release a debut album from Nikki Jean sometime in 2010.