DRAM (musician)

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D.R.A.M.
D.R.A.M. in 2016
D.R.A.M. in 2016
Background information
Birth nameShelley Marshaun Massenburg-Smith[1]
Also known as
  • D.R.A.M.
  • Big Baby D.R.A.M.
  • Only 1 D.R.A.M.
Born (1988-08-03) August 3, 1988 (age 35)
Germany
OriginHampton, Virginia, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • actor
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active2014–present
Labels
Websitebigbabydram.com

Shelley Marshaun Massenburg-Smith (born August 3, 1988), better known by his stage name D.R.A.M. (an acronym for Does Real Ass Music, previously DRAMA j),[2] is an American rapper, singer, songwriter and actor from Hampton, Virginia. He is signed to Atlantic Records and Empire Distribution.[3] His debut single was "Cha Cha", followed by his breakout single "Broccoli", featuring Lil Yachty, which peaked at number five on the US Billboard Hot 100.[4] In October 2016, he released his debut studio album, Big Baby D.R.A.M..

Early life

D.R.A.M. was born in Germany and raised in Hampton, Virginia. His mother was in the military.[2]

Career

In March 2015, D.R.A.M. released his debut EP, #1Epic through Atlantic Records and Empire Distribution.[5] The EP included the single "Cha Cha", which peaked at number one on the Bubbling Under Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles chart.[6] In October 2015, his debut mixtape, Gahdamn! was released.[7]

In April 2016, D.R.A.M. released his hit single "Broccoli" featuring rapper Lil Yachty. The song gained international success and peaked at number five on the US Billboard Hot 100, becoming his first top five song in the country. In October 2016, he appeared on the Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, performing "Blessings (Reprise)" with Chance the Rapper, Ty Dolla Sign, Anthony Hamilton and Raury.[8] His debut studio album, Big Baby D.R.A.M., was released on October 21, 2016.[9] The album received many positive reviews.

D.R.A.M. was featured on the single "Andromeda" from British virtual band Gorillaz fifth studio album Humanz. He also provided uncredited guest vocals on the track "We Got the Power" from the same album.

Discography

Albums

Studio albums

List of albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales Certifications
US
[10] 		US R&B/HH
[11] 		US Rap
[12] 		CAN
[13]
Big Baby D.R.A.M. 19 12 10 55

Mixtapes

List of mixtapes, showing selected details
Title Details
Gahdamn![7]
  • Released: October 23, 2015
  • Label: Atlantic, Empire
  • Format: Digital download

EPs

List of EPs, showing selected details
Title Details Peak chart positions
US
[10]
#1Epic[5]
  • Released: March 3, 2015
  • Label: Atlantic, Empire
  • Format: Digital download
 —
Google Play: Live at the Milk Jam Room[15]
  • Released: July 15, 2016
  • Label: Atlantic, Empire
  • Format: Digital download
 37

Singles

As lead artist

List of singles, with showing year released, peak chart positions and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
US
[16] 		US
R&B/
HH
[17] 		US Rap
[18] 		CAN
[19] 		NL
[20] 		SWE
[21] 		UK
[22] 		UK
R&B
[23]
"Cha Cha" 2015 — —[A] — — — — — — #1Epic
"Broccoli"
(featuring Lil Yachty) 		2016 5 1 1 23 87 60 93 13 Big Baby D.R.A.M.
"Cute" — — — — — — — —
"Cash Machine" — —[B] — — — — — —
"Gilligan"
(featuring Juicy J and A$AP Rocky) 		2017 — — — — — — — — TBA
"The Uber Song" — — — — — — — —
"Group Thang (DEMO)" — — — — — — — —
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

As featured artist

Year Title Album
2015 "For the Love Of"[27]
(DP Beats featuring D.R.A.M.) 		Non-album single
2016 "Slappin"[28]
(E-40 featuring Nef the Pharaoh and D.R.A.M.) 		The D-Boy Diary (Deluxe Edition)
"Smokin' What I'm Smokin' On"[29]
(MOD SUN featuring D.R.A.M. and Rich the Kid) 		Non-album single
"1999"[30]
(Max Fullard featuring D.R.A.M.) 		Nights of the Fourth
2017 "Andromeda"
(Gorillaz featuring D.R.A.M.) 		Humanz
"We Got the Power"
(Gorillaz featuring Jehnny Beth, Noel Gallagher and D.R.A.M.)
"I'm On 3.0"[31]
(Trae tha Truth featuring T.I., Dave East, Tee Grizzley, Royce da 5'9", Curren$y, D.R.A.M., Snoop Dogg, Fabolous, Rick Ross, Chamillionaire, G-Eazy, Styles P, E-40, Mark Morrison and Gary Clark, Jr.) 		Tha Truth, Pt. 3

Other charted songs

List of songs, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US
R&B/HH
Bub.
[24] 		CAN
[32] 		IRE
[33] 		NZ
Heat.
[34]
"Cash Out"
(Calvin Harris featuring Schoolboy Q, PartyNextDoor and D.R.A.M.) 		2017 6 94 67 1 Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 1

Guest appearances

List of non-single guest appearances, with other performing artists, showing year released and album name
Title Year Other artist(s) Album
"Caretaker" 2015 Donnie Trumpet & The Social Experiment Surf
"the function." Remy Banks, World's Fair higher.
"D.R.A.M. Sings Special" 2016 Chance the Rapper, Elle Varner Coloring Book
"Chill Bill (Remix)" Rob Stone, Denzel Curry, Cousin Stizz I'm Almost Ready
"People Want to Hear About Love" Neil Young + Promise of the Real Earth
"Cash Out" 2017 Calvin Harris, Schoolboy Q, PartyNextDoor Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 1

Awards and nominations

Year Awards Category Nominated work Result
2017 Grammy Awards[35] Best Rap/Sung Performance "Broccoli"
(with Lil Yachty) 		Nominated
iHeartRadio Music Awards[36] Best New Hip-Hop Artist D.R.A.M. Nominated
Billboard Music Awards[37] Top Streaming Song (Audio) "Broccoli"
(with Lil Yachty) 		Nominated
Top Rap Song Nominated
Top Rap Collaboration Nominated
MTV Video Music Awards Best Collaboration Nominated
Best Hip Hop Video Nominated

Notes

  1. ^ "Cha Cha" did not enter the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, but peaked at number one on the Bubbling Under Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles chart.[24]
  2. ^ "Cash Machine" did not enter the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, but peaked at number six on the Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles chart.[24]

References

  1. ^ "Meet D.R.A.M., the Virginia Artist Who Stopped Following the Rules of Rap and Had One Epic Summer - NOISEY". Retrieved 1 July 2016.
  2. ^ a b Lawrence Burney, Meet D.R.A.M., the Virginia Artist Who Stopped Following the Rules of Rap and Had One Epic Summer Vice Media, October, 8 2014
  3. ^ http://www.fashionably-early.com/2015/07/10/d-r-a-m-signs-to-atlantic-records/
  4. ^ ""Broccoli" [ft. Lil Yachty] by D.R.A.M. Review - and his album titled "Big Baby D.R.A.M." is set to be released on the 21st Of October 2016 Pitchfork". Retrieved 1 July 2016.
  5. ^ a b "#1Epic EP by D.R.A.M." iTunes. Retrieved June 30, 2016.
  6. ^ Cite error: The named reference Chacha was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  7. ^ a b "Gahdamn! by D.R.A.M." iTunes. Retrieved June 30, 2016.
  8. ^ "Watch Chance the Rapper Send Epic 'Blessings (Reprise)' on 'Fallon'". Rolling Stone. October 4, 2016. Retrieved October 4, 2016.
  9. ^ Lilah, Rose (5 October 2016). "D.R.A.M. announces his first album". Hotnewhiphop. Retrieved 5 October 2016.
  10. ^ a b "D.R.A.M. – Chart History". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved October 3, 2016.
  11. ^ "D.R.A.M. – Chart History (R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved November 2, 2016.
  12. ^ "D.R.A.M. – Chart History (Rap Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved November 2, 2016.
  13. ^ "D.R.A.M. – Chart History (Canadian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved November 2, 2016.
  14. ^ a b https://www.riaa.com/gold-platinum/?tab_active=default-award&ar=D.R.A.M.&ti=Big+Baby+D.R.A.M.#search_section
  15. ^ "D.R.A.M.: Google Play: Live At The Milk Jam Room - Music on Google Play". Google Play. Retrieved October 3, 2016.
  16. ^ "D.R.A.M. – Chart History". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved August 30, 2016.
  17. ^ "D.R.A.M. – Chart History: Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved August 30, 2016.
  18. ^ "D.R.A.M. – Chart History: Hot Rap Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved August 30, 2016.
  19. ^ "D.R.A.M. – Chart History: Canadian Hot 100". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved August 30, 2016.
  20. ^ "Discography D.R.A.M." dutchcharts.nl (in Dutch). Switzerland: Hung Medien. Retrieved October 29, 2016. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |work= (help)
  21. ^ "Discography D.R.A.M." swedishcharts.com. Hung Medien. Retrieved October 29, 2016.
  22. ^ "DRAM FT LIL YACHTY | full Official Chart history". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 15, 2016.
  23. ^ Peak chart positions for singles on the R&B Chart in the United Kingdom:
  24. ^ a b c "Chart Search for D.R.A.M. (Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles) | Billboard". Billboard. Retrieved July 20, 2017.
  25. ^ "American album certifications – D.R.A.M. – Broccoli". Recording Industry Association of America". Retrieved October 13, 2016.
  26. ^ Cite error: The named reference MC was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  27. ^ "For the Love Of (feat. D.R.A.M) - Single by DP". iTunes. Retrieved June 30, 2016.
  28. ^ "Slappin (feat. Nef The Pharaoh & D.R.A.M.) - Single by E-40". iTunes. Retrieved June 30, 2016.
  29. ^ "Smokin' What I'm Smokin' On (feat. D.R.A.M. & Rich The Kid) - Single by MOD SUN". iTunes. Retrieved October 3, 2016.
  30. ^ "1999 (feat. D.R.A.M) - Single by Max Fullard". iTunes. Retrieved October 3, 2016.
  31. ^ https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0733L7DXS
  32. ^ "Calvin Harris – Chart History: Canadian Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved July 20, 2017.
  33. ^ "Discography Calvin Harris". irish-charts.com. Hung Medien. Retrieved July 20, 2017.
  34. ^ "NZ Heatseekers Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 10 July 2017. Retrieved July 20, 2017.
  35. ^ "Here Is the Complete List of Nominees for the 2017 Grammys". Billboard. December 6, 2016. Retrieved December 6, 2016.
  36. ^ "Drake Leads 2017 iHeartRadio Music Awards Nominations". Rap-Up. January 4, 2017. Retrieved January 5, 2017.
  37. ^ "Drake, The Chainsmokers Lead Nominees for the 2017 Billboard Music Awards". Billboard. Retrieved 12 April 2017.

External links

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