D.R.A.M.

D.R.A.M.
Birth name Shelley 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
Germany
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
Instruments Vocals
Years active 2014–present
Labels
Website bigbabydram.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.), is an American rapper, singer and songwriter from Hampton, Virginia. He is signed to Atlantic Records and Empire Distribution.[2] He first released his debut single "Cha Cha", with later releasing his breakout single, "Broccoli", featuring Lil Yachty, which peaked at number 5 on the US Billboard Hot 100.[3][4][5][6][7] 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.[8]

Career

In March 2015, D.R.A.M. released his debut EP, #1Epic through Atlantic Records and Empire Distribution.[9] The EP included the single "Cha Cha", which peaked at number 1 on the Bubbling Under Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles chart. [10] In October 2015, his debut mixtape, Gahdamn! was released.[11]

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 6 on the US Billboard Hot 100, becoming his first top 5 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.[12] His debut studio album, Big Baby D.R.A.M., was released on October 21, 2016.[13] The album received many positive reviews.

Discography

Studio albums

List of albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions
US
[14]		 US R&B/HH
[15]		 US Rap
[16]		 CAN
[17]
Big Baby D.R.A.M. 19 12 10 55

EPs

List of EPs, showing selected details
Title Details Peak chart positions
US
[14]
#1Epic[9]
  • Released: March 3, 2015
  • Label: Atlantic, Empire
  • Format: Digital download
 —
Google Play: Live at the Milk Jam Room[18]
  • Released: July 15, 2016
  • Label: Atlantic, Empire
  • Format: Digital download
 37

Mixtapes

List of mixtapes, showing selected details
Title Details
Gahdamn![11]
  • Released: October 23, 2015
  • Label: Atlantic, Empire
  • Format: Digital download

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
[19]		 US
R&B/
HH
[20]		 US Rap
[21]		 CAN
[22]		 NL
[23]		 SWE
[24]		 UK
[25]		 UK
R&B
[26]
"Cha Cha" 2015 — —[upper-alpha 1] — — — — — — #1Epic
"Broccoli"
(featuring Lil Yachty)		 2016 5 1 1 23 87 60 93 13 Big Baby D.R.A.M.
"Cute" — — — — — — — —
"Cash Machine" — — — — — — — —
"—" 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"[29]
(DP Beats featuring D.R.A.M.)		 Non-album single
2016 "Slappin"[30]
(E-40 featuring Nef the Pharaoh and D.R.A.M.)		 The D-Boy Diary (Deluxe Edition)
"Smokin' What I'm Smokin' On"[31]
(MOD SUN featuring D.R.A.M. and Rich the Kid)		 Non-album single
"1999"[32]
(Max Fullard featuring D.R.A.M.)		 Nights of the Fourth

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

Notes

  1. ↑ "Cha Cha" did not enter the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, but peaked at number 1 on the Bubbling Under Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles chart.[10]

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. ↑ http://www.fashionably-early.com/2015/07/10/d-r-a-m-signs-to-atlantic-records/
  3. ↑ ""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.
  4. ↑ "D.R.A.M. and Lil Yachty's New Single, 'BROCCOLI' Is a Healthy, Tasty Track - SPIN". 6 April 2016. Retrieved 1 July 2016.
  5. ↑ "D.R.A.M. – "Broccoli" (Feat. Lil Yachty)". 6 April 2016. Retrieved 1 July 2016.
  6. ↑ "D.R.A.M. Grabs Lil Yachty for the Mood-Enhancing "Broccoli"". Retrieved 1 July 2016.
  7. ↑ "D.R.A.M. And Lil Yachty Are About The Green On "Broccoli"". Retrieved 1 July 2016.
  8. ↑ http://noisey.vice.com/blog/dram-hampton-virginia-1epicsummer-interview-profile
  9. 1 2 "#1Epic EP by D.R.A.M.". iTunes. Retrieved June 30, 2016.
  10. 1 2 "D.R.A.M.: Chart History for Cha Cha". Retrieved August 15, 2016.
  11. 1 2 "Gahdamn! by D.R.A.M.". iTunes. Retrieved June 30, 2016.
  12. ↑ "Watch Chance the Rapper Send Epic 'Blessings (Reprise)' on 'Fallon'". Rolling Stone. October 4, 2016. Retrieved October 4, 2016.
  13. ↑ Lilah, Rose (5 October 2016). "D.R.A.M. announces his first album". Hotnewhiphop. Retrieved 5 October 2016.
  14. 1 2 "D.R.A.M. – Chart History". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved October 3, 2016.
  15. ↑ "D.R.A.M. – Chart History (R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved November 2, 2016.
  16. ↑ "D.R.A.M. – Chart History (Rap Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved November 2, 2016.
  17. ↑ "D.R.A.M. – Chart History (Canadian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved November 2, 2016.
  18. ↑ "D.R.A.M.: Google Play: Live At The Milk Jam Room - Music on Google Play". Google Play. Retrieved October 3, 2016.
  19. ↑ "D.R.A.M. – Chart History". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved August 30, 2016.
  20. ↑ "D.R.A.M. – Chart History: Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved August 30, 2016.
  21. ↑ "D.R.A.M. – Chart History: Hot Rap Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved August 30, 2016.
  22. ↑ "D.R.A.M. – Chart History: Canadian Hot 100". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved August 30, 2016.
  23. ↑ "Discography D.R.A.M.". dutchcharts.nl (in Dutch). Switzerland: Hung Medien. Retrieved October 29, 2016.
  24. ↑ "Discography D.R.A.M.". swedishcharts.com. Hung Medien. Retrieved October 29, 2016.
  25. ↑ "DRAM FT LIL YACHTY | full Official Chart history". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 15, 2016.
  26. ↑ Peak chart positions for singles on the R&B Chart in the United Kingdom:
  27. ↑ "American album certifications – D.R.A.M. – Broccoli". Recording Industry Association of America.". Retrieved October 13, 2016.
  28. ↑
  29. ↑ "For the Love Of (feat. D.R.A.M) - Single by DP". iTunes. Retrieved June 30, 2016.
  30. ↑ "Slappin (feat. Nef The Pharaoh & D.R.A.M.) - Single by E-40". iTunes. Retrieved June 30, 2016.
  31. ↑ "Smokin' What I'm Smokin' On (feat. D.R.A.M. & Rich The Kid) - Single by MOD SUN". iTunes. Retrieved October 3, 2016.
  32. ↑ "1999 (feat. D.R.A.M) - Single by Max Fullard". iTunes. Retrieved October 3, 2016.

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