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DJ Drama is a Jamaican artist who serves as the official DJ for rapper T.I. Over the course of his career, he has had several successful singles and albums to his name. However, the thing he is best known for are the many DJ Drama mixtapes that have introduced fans to some of the hottest tracks in all of rap.
The mixtapes produced by DJ drama have been some of the most successful ever in the mixtape industry. The two best known are Dedication 2 and the entire Gangsta Grillz series. Both were highly acclaimed by fans and critics, and Dedicated 2 was even called one of the best 10 recordings of 2006 by The New York Times.
Although he primarily works with rapper T.I., DJ Drama has collaborated with some of the biggest names in rap. He appeared on the DJ Chuck T mixtape Down South Slangin' 59 on tracks with Soulja Slim and Juvenile. His own mixtapes have included performance and production appearances by artists such as Kanye West and Asher Roth.
DJ Drama has only been on the hip hop scene for a few years, but he has already become an award winning influence. He was nominated for the honor of DJ of the Year at the BET Hip Hop Awards. In 2008, he took home the title of Best Mixtape for Hood Generals.
Some artists use mixtapes to keep fans interested between albums or to get their name out before they have the deal they want. DJ Drama mixtapes have not only gotten the artist's name out to the public, but they have actually been the thing that has made him a staple in the hip hop industry. His tapes have featured some of the hottest artists in the industry and have made him one of the most in demand DJs in the business.
