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Tyree Cinque Simmons (born April 22, 1978),〔David Jeffries (Drama ). Allmusic〕 professionally known as DJ Drama, is an American disc jockey (DJ) and record executive from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He initially gained recognition as the official DJ for Atlanta-based rapper T.I.. He is perhaps best known for hosting several mixtapes, most notably his successful ''Gangsta Grillz'' series. He is also known for doing the ''Dedication'' series with New Orleans-bred rapper Lil Wayne, with the ''New York Times'' calling ''Dedication 2'', one of the "10 best recordings of 2006".〔Samantha M. Shapiro, ("Hip-hop outlaw (industry version)" ), New York Times Magazine, February 18, 2007〕 DJ Drama along with Khomotso Tibane and DJ Sense, founded Aphilliates Music Group, in 2003. The Aphilliates Music Group signed a joint venture deal with Asylum Records in 2006. As of January 2011, The Aphilliates now operates as its own entity, due to DJ Drama recently cutting ties with La the Darkman and Embassy Entertainment.〔("Andre 3000 keeps DJ Drama waiting" ), Mixtape Mondays, MTV, August 4, 2006〕 In December 2007, Drama released his first studio album, ''Gangsta Grillz: The Album'', under Atlantic Records, as well as T.I.'s label, Grand Hustle Records. His second album was the sequel ''Gangsta Grillz: The Album (Vol. 2)'', which was released in May 2009, under Atlantic and Grand Hustle. After leaving Grand Hustle and Atlantic to focus on Aphilliates Music Group, Drama released his third album ''Third Power'', under E1 Music and Aphilliates. In October 2012, Drama released his fourth album ''Quality Street Music'', under E1 and Aphilliates. In January 2014, it was announced that DJ Drama was the new A&R for Atlantic Records. ==Life and career== DJ Drama was born Tyree Cinque Simmon on April 22, 1978.〔 He was born to a father of African-American descent and a mother of European-American descent.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=DJ DRAMA on Twitter )〕 DJ Drama alongside Don Cannon and DJ Sense, founded Aphilliates Music Group, in 2003. The Aphilliates Music Group signed a joint venture deal with Asylum Records in 2006. The first artist signed was American rapper Willie the Kid. DJ Drama made a cameo appearance in T.I.'s debut feature film, 2006's ''ATL''. DJ Drama's ''Gangsta Grillz: The Album'' was released in December 2007 on the Grand Hustle label. The album's first buzz single, "Takin' Pictures", was released in 2007 and featured Young Jeezy, Willie the Kid, Jim Jones, Rick Ross, Young Buck and T.I..〔(T.I., Jeezy, Jim Jones Blast Mixtape Raid On New DJ Drama Track ). Rap Basement (2007-03-05). Retrieved on 2011-11-22.〕 The album's lead single "5000 Ones", featuring Nelly, T.I., Yung Joc, Willie the Kid, Young Jeezy and Twista, debuted on BET.〔(Blog Archive » DJ Drama – 5000 Ones ). illRoots (2007-11-17). Retrieved on 2011-11-22.〕 The second single, "The Art of Storytellin' Part 4", was released in 2008 and featured OutKast and Marsha Ambrosius. In 2009, DJ Drama released his second album entitled ''Gangsta Grillz: The Album (Vol. 2)'', the first single was "Day Dreaming", which featured Akon, Snoop Dogg and T.I. The second single was "Ridiculous", which featured Gucci Mane, Yo Gotti, Lonnie Mac and OJ da Juiceman. Both singles were released in 2009. The album sold 19,000 copies in its first week, and as of January 5, 2010 the album sold 41,022 copies. In March 2010, Drama appeared on American singer-songwriter T-Pain's musical television special ''Freaknik: The Musical'', in a voice role as a radio announcer named Mr. Thanksgiving. DJ Drama released his third studio album ''Third Power'', on October 11, 2011. The first single "Oh My", featuring rappers Fabolous, Wiz Khalifa and Roscoe Dash, was released on May 13, 2011. The second single "Never See You Again", features female singer Talia Coles and rapper Wale.〔Reid, Shaheem. (2009-05-22) (DJ Drama Already Working On Third Gangsta Grillz Album. ''MTV News.'' Accessed May 26, 2009 ). Mtv.com. Retrieved on 2011-11-22.〕 The Gangsta Grillz album reunites DJ Drama and Don Cannon who had gone their separate ways for a few years after a lot of fighting and arguing as business partners.〔Rodriguez, Jayson. (2010-11-30) (DJ Drama, Don Cannon Publicly End Beef For Mixtape ). Mtv.com. Retrieved on 2011-11-22.〕 The album debuted at #42 on the ''Billboard'' 200 chart. In late 2012, he released ''Quality Street Music'', his fourth album. The album was preceded by the singles "We in This Bitch" and "My Moment". The album debuted at number 15 on the US ''Billboard'' 200 chart and at number three on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, selling 25,000 copies on its first week.〔(Hip Hop Album Sales: The Week Ending 10/7/2012 ) | HipHop DX〕 ''Quality Street Music'' is DJ Drama's highest charting album to date. As of Feb. 7 2013 it has sold 51,080 copies. On January 8, 2014, it was announced that DJ Drama would now serve as the A&R for Atlantic Records.〔http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2014/01/dj-drama-lands-new-gig-atlantic-records-ar/〕 DJ Drama is currently working with King 810 on their new mixtape,called "Midwest Monsters 2".〔http://www.theprp.com/2015/05/21/news/king-810-team-with-dj-drama-rapper-trick-trick-on-new-track-revenge/〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「DJ Drama」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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