(1978-04-22) April 22, 1978 (age 46) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Education
Clark Atlanta University (BS)
Genres
Hip hop
Occupation(s)
Disc jockey
record executive
music promoter
Discography
DJ Drama discography
Years active
1999–present
Labels
Aphilliates
Generation Now
E1 (current)
Grand Hustle
Atlantic (former)
Website
thegenerationnow.com
Musical artist
Tyree Cinque Simmons (born April 22, 1978),[1][2] known professionally as DJ Drama, is an American disc jockey (DJ), record executive and music promoter. He initially gained recognition as the DJ for Atlanta-based rapper T.I., and continued to gain prominence hosting mixtapes for other hip hop artists. His trademark Gangsta Grillz series is present on releases of which he has compiled; it has been popularized by artists including Lil Wayne, Tyler the Creator, Snoop Dogg, Yo Gotti, YoungBoy Never Broke Again, Fabolous, Jeezy, Meek Mill, and Gucci Mane, among others. Alongside record producer and fellow Philadelphia native Don Cannon, he co-founded the record label Generation Now in 2015, an imprint of Atlantic Records which has signed artists including Lil Uzi Vert and Jack Harlow.
A non-performing hip hop artist, Drama's extensive network in the industry enables his albums to enlist both underground and high-profile artists to perform lyrics or production. His six studio albums, Gangsta Grillz: The Album (2007) and Vol. 2 (2009), Third Power (2011), Quality Street Music (2012), Quality Street Music 2 (2016), and I'm Really Like That (2023) were each met with moderate critical and commercial reception. Drama has been named "DJ of the Year" at the 2013 BET Hip Hop Awards, and won Best Rap Album at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards for his work on Tyler, the Creator's album, Call Me If You Get Lost (2021).[3]
^J., Miranda (April 22, 2018). "Happy Birthday DJ Drama!". XXL. Retrieved March 12, 2019.
^Jeffries, David. "Artist Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved March 12, 2019.
professionally as DJDrama, is an American disc jockey (DJ), record executive and music promoter. He initially gained recognition as the DJ for Atlanta-based...
The discography of American disc jockey DJDrama consists of six independent studio albums. His first, Gangsta Grillz: The Album, was released in December...
a recording contract with Atlantic Records, to whom they signed under DJDrama's Generation Now imprint. Lil Uzi Vert attracted mainstream attention following...
University. While there, he met up with other Philadelphia natives, DJDrama and DJ Sense. The three formed the Aphilliates while in college together as...
Almost Pyaar with DJ Mohabbat (transl. Almost in Love with DJ Mohabbat) is a 2023 Indian Hindi-language musical romantic drama film written and directed...
artists and DJs such as DJ Jazzy Jeff, Mos Def, DJ Drama, DJ Whoo Kid, and many more. Whilst touring, DJ Bliss focused on being recognized for his own music...
Bone, Twista, and Jaz-O and "The Kings of the Streets" featuring DJ Khaled, DJDrama, DJ Doo Wop, and Fly Nate were released in 2011. In 2013, "About That...
hosted by DJDrama. The mixtape features 2 Chainz, Trey Songz, Lil Boosie, Birdman, YG and E-40. Production came from Jahlil Beats, The Renegades, DJ Mustard...
Streets) – DJDrama, DJ Sense. Livemixtapes.com. Retrieved on January 26, 2013. Chris Brown & Tyga – Fan Of A Fan Hosted by DJ Ill Will & Dj Rockstar //...
competed in Total Drama Island. They are Beth, Bridgette, Cody, Courtney (the leader of the Killer Bass before "X-Treme Torture"), DJ, Duncan (the leader...
Single by DJDrama". iTunes Store. Apple. February 10, 2010. Retrieved March 16, 2013. "We in This 1.5 (feat. Drake & Future) – Single by DJDrama". iTunes...
DJDrama". "Jeezy Calls Out Def Jam and Releases New Track, "Foul Play" - XXL". 12 November 2013. "Gangsta Party Mixtape by Young Jeezy Hosted by DJ Drama...
Young Jeezy - Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101 02. "Standing Ovation" DJDrama & Young Jeezy - You Can't Ban The Snowman "Ya Dig" Lil Scrappy - Bred 2...
Brooklyn, he first gained recognition for his ability upon performing live on DJ Clue's Hot 97 radio show. Jackson then signed to Clue's record label, Desert...
Khan, Kanye West, Rae Sremmurd, Jay-Z, G Eazy, Jeezy, Wale, Pusha T, and DJDrama.[citation needed] The group released its debut self-titled instrumental...
by Lil Wayne, hosted by DJDrama. It is a sequel to Lil Wayne's previous mixtape, The Dedication, and is second in DJDrama's Gangsta Grillz series with...
and released several EPs and mixtapes until signing with Don Cannon and DJDrama's record label Generation Now, an imprint of Atlantic Records in 2018. Harlow's...
from DJDrama and Bigg Snoop Dogg". DatPiff. Archived from the original on November 21, 2015. Retrieved November 5, 2015. "Snoop Dogg & DJDrama - Gangsta...
(link) "DJ Drama & Fabolous – There Is No Competition". HipHopDX. Cheri Media Group. February 13, 2008. Retrieved December 24, 2012. "DJDrama & Fabolous...
released on June 25, 2021, through Columbia Records. The album is narrated by DJDrama and features guest appearances from 42 Dugg, YoungBoy Never Broke Again...
Shaheem Reid, "Cory Gunz Talks Reality Show With Nick Cannon, Mixtape With DJDrama: Bronx MC tells Mixtape Daily his upcoming show is 'about bringing hip-hop...
formed a work relationship with the label's resident disc jockey, DJDrama. Mill and Drama teamed up to release the third edition of Mill's Flamers series...
hosted by DJDrama, released March 2005. It is the first mixtape in the Dedication/Gangsta Grillz series and it was produced and hosted by DJDrama. The mixtape...
Billboard. Retrieved August 26, 2019. "Migos - Solid Foundation (Hosted By DJDrama & QC The Label)". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved April 9, 2018. "Migos – Chart...
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