Wednesday, January 8, 2014

DJ Drama Named Atlantic Records A&R

One of hip-hop’s hottest DJ’s, DJ Drama has been announced as A&R at Atlantic Records. The Philadelphia native who is currently based in Atlanta will oversee recording projects, sign new talent and contribute to the artist development process for current artists signed to Atlantic. Drama also has his new Means Street Studio in Atlanta.

DJ Drama gained national attention as the official DJ for rapper T.I. and from there he took over the game with his Gangsta Grillz series. In addition to T.I. he has worked with artists such as Lil Wayne, Rick Ross, Young Jeezy, Kendrick Lamar and more.

Chairman/CEO Craig Kallman of Atlantic stated while announcing the appointment, said, “One of the most accomplished DJs and mixtape masters, DJ Drama brings brilliant instincts and consummate skills to our A& team. A hugely influential force in the hip-hop community, I know he’ll be a tremendous asset in signing and developing artists and making amazing records.”

Drama is currently working on his fifth studio album Quality Street Music 2 which is set to release later this year.


2013 was an amazing year for you so I know 2014 will only be better, congratulations on your newest accomplishment. 

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