06/05/08 - DJ Drama To Release West Coast Mixtapes, Working On Follow-Up Album

Black Superman · 06-05-2008, 03:40 PM

He made his bones below the Mason-Dixon line, but DJ Drama is heading to Hollywood with his next series of mixtapes. Ok, more like Los Angeles.

“I got a trifecta of West Coast tapes coming,” Drama told XXLmag.com “I got Snoop Dogg’s tape, Tha Dogg Pound, and Terrace Martin.

“I figured if I go to the West Coast, I might as well come heavy, I might as well come strong, and who better to introduce me than the OGs,” he continued. “I’ma go with the veterans and then help introduce Terrace Martin to the scene.”

The Aphilliates top man said the idea for the Cali mixtape series started when he and the DPG announced they would collaborate on a mixtape. Then Snoop wanted to do an individual project, which Drama said would be titled The City Is In Good Hands. Then the idea to break a new artist came to mind. “He’s incredible,” the DJ said of Martin.

In addition to his West Coast work, Drama said he just began working on the follow-up to his major label debut, Gangsta Grillz: The Album. The Atlantic-backed project was released December 2007 and has sold around 200,000 units since. The Atlanta-based DJ was happy with the numbers, but thinks he can gain greater success with a more rounded single.

“Feds Takin’ Pictures” and “5000 Ones” were Drana’s two singles.

“For me and Atlantic, we both came to the understanding on what we did wrong last time and this is what we can do better,” Drama explained. “If we were able to push that many units strictly off of the brand that I created just imagine what we can do once we have that hit record, once the video is in rotation and once things are everywhere.

“I realize what I’m capable of doing and once we get that record, and get radio and TV on our side, we’re ready to go,” he added. “Other than that, I think my album was highly received. If you look at the climate today, I think I did quite good without a hit record or a [video] on television everyday.”

Dram is looking to release his sophomore album this December.

He’s also working on a number of AMG projects with La The Darkman and protege Willie The Kid. The latter is set to release an independent mixtape album through Asylum Records.—Jayson Rodriguez

xxl

MrCatchaTemper · 06-05-2008, 04:05 PM

propz on the info. cant wait fo tha next GG album.

still waiting on tha GG18 tho

TeGo · 06-05-2008, 04:19 PM

can't fuckin wait for these tapes...

Sparks37 · 06-05-2008, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpiderLoc.T.O.

still waiting on tha GG18 tho

yeah it's gonna be to late to release it...

954huslternigga · 06-06-2008, 12:00 AM

gg18 needs 2 but hey i guess i'll stil cop whenever it does drop big up drama

YoungGeeza · 06-06-2008, 04:42 AM

props on the news

black ice 07 · 06-06-2008, 01:25 PM

Hope the next cd is nice because that last cd was straight ass. Glad he branching out and hitting each of the coasts. Niggas go to him down here to get hot and the Fab tape he dropped was the best iI've heard Fabolous spit since Click Spark. He got another East Coast Tape with G-unit and working out west with Snoop and the Dogg Pound. He's going hard right now.

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Black Superman Show Time Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,588 Repped: 259 Repped 5,423 Times in 619 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 11 Times in 9 Posts	06/05/08 - DJ Drama To Release West Coast Mixtapes, Working On Follow-Up Album 06/05/08 - DJ Drama To Release West Coast Mixtapes, Working On Follow-Up Album He made his bones below the Mason-Dixon line, but DJ Drama is heading to Hollywood with his next series of mixtapes. Ok, more like Los Angeles. “I got a trifecta of West Coast tapes coming,” Drama told XXLmag.com “I got Snoop Dogg’s tape, Tha Dogg Pound, and Terrace Martin. “I figured if I go to the West Coast, I might as well come heavy, I might as well come strong, and who better to introduce me than the OGs,” he continued. “I’ma go with the veterans and then help introduce Terrace Martin to the scene.” The Aphilliates top man said the idea for the Cali mixtape series started when he and the DPG announced they would collaborate on a mixtape. Then Snoop wanted to do an individual project, which Drama said would be titled The City Is In Good Hands. Then the idea to break a new artist came to mind. “He’s incredible,” the DJ said of Martin. In addition to his West Coast work, Drama said he just began working on the follow-up to his major label debut, Gangsta Grillz: The Album. The Atlantic-backed project was released December 2007 and has sold around 200,000 units since. The Atlanta-based DJ was happy with the numbers, but thinks he can gain greater success with a more rounded single. “Feds Takin’ Pictures” and “5000 Ones” were Drana’s two singles. “For me and Atlantic, we both came to the understanding on what we did wrong last time and this is what we can do better,” Drama explained. “If we were able to push that many units strictly off of the brand that I created just imagine what we can do once we have that hit record, once the video is in rotation and once things are everywhere. “I realize what I’m capable of doing and once we get that record, and get radio and TV on our side, we’re ready to go,” he added. “Other than that, I think my album was highly received. If you look at the climate today, I think I did quite good without a hit record or a [video] on television everyday.” Dram is looking to release his sophomore album this December. He’s also working on a number of AMG projects with La The Darkman and protege Willie The Kid. The latter is set to release an independent mixtape album through Asylum Records.—Jayson Rodriguez xxl __________________ HH Board's Top 5 or Better... Who Hotter Than Me? HIT DA REP OR CLICK THE GREEN

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MrCatchaTemper MrCalmNCollective Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: THa 5-1-9 Posts: 1,932 Repped: 350 Repped 112 Times in 52 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 9 Times in 9 Posts	propz on the info. cant wait fo tha next GG album. still waiting on tha GG18 tho

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black ice 07 Veteran Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Memphis Tenn Posts: 1,916 Repped: 923 Repped 841 Times in 137 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 11 Times in 10 Posts	Hope the next cd is nice because that last cd was straight ass. Glad he branching out and hitting each of the coasts. Niggas go to him down here to get hot and the Fab tape he dropped was the best iI've heard Fabolous spit since Click Spark. He got another East Coast Tape with G-unit and working out west with Snoop and the Dogg Pound. He's going hard right now.