DJ Drama Talks Gangsta Grilllz, Tyler The Creator, Seddy Hendricks, Snoop Dogg EXCLUSIVE

Tyree Cinque Simmons, professionally known as DJ Drama, is a DJ, record executive and music promoter. He is the co-founder (with Don Cannon) of Generation Now, an Atlantic Records imprint with artists including Lil Uzi Vert, Jack Harlow, and Skeme on its roster. He initially gained recognition as the official DJ for Atlanta rapper T.I. and as a prominent mixtape DJ with his series, Gangsta Grillz. Numerous artists have appeared on DJ Drama's Gangsta Grillz tapes, including Lil Wayne, Fabolous, Ludacris, Jeezy, Gucci Mane, and many others. He was a co-founder of the Atlanta-based DJ and artist collective known as the Aphilliates. Drama has released 5 studio albums, curating tracks with some of the industry's most lucrative talent.


In this interview Marco’s first question is how DJ Drama got his name. DJ Drama admits to the odd giving of his name. DJ Drama also talks about his top artists to work with. The audience applauds awkwardly and Marco asks for Drama’s phone number and leaves the set to test it. Upon Marco’s return the audience continues to awkwardly applaud. Marco asks Drama if he likes comedy and a comedian named Cheating Ass Myron comes on stage and does an awkward impromptu stand up. Drama is unfazed at the awkward moment and tries to dissect the moment but Marco encourages the audience in their awkward applause. Marco asks about Drama’s past and his acceleration and Drama expounds. Marco takes Drama through several hypothetical scenarios to which Drama responds. Drama and the producer have a discussion off camera and the producer does an impromptu freestyle that continues with Drama playing it very professional. Seddy Hendrinx makes an appearance with Drama and the two talk about their work experience. The audience continues their impromptu applauding as Marco continues with awkward stories and questions. DJ Drama plays an exclusive piece of his and Snoop Dogg’s next single.

Executive Producers for Breakbeat: Dave Mays & Brett Jeffries

Executive Producers: Marco Summers & Harvey Sutton

Director: Matt Ables IG @mattablespromotions

Filmed on location at 4U Recording, Atlanta

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