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Artist Overview

# R&B

# Hip Hop

# Electronic

Bio

Shelley Marshaun Massenburg-Smith (born August 3, 1988), better known by his stage name DRAM (pronounced "dram"; also an acronym for Does Real Ass Music, formerly stylized as D.R.A.M.; previously DRAMA j), is an American rapper, singer, songwriter and actor from Hampton, Virginia.He is signed to Atlantic Records and Empire Distribution.His debut single was "Cha Cha", followed by his breakout single "Broccoli", featuring Lil Yachty, which peaked at number five on the US Billboard Hot 100.In October 2016, he released his debut studio album, Big Baby DRAM.

Life & Career

In March 2015, DRAM released his debut EP, #1Epic through Atlantic Records and Empire Distribution. The EP included the single "Cha Cha", which peaked at number one on the Bubbling Under Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles chart. In October 2015, his debut mixtape, Gahdamn! was released. In April 2016, DRAM released his hit single "Broccoli" featuring rapper Lil Yachty. 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.His debut studio album, Big Baby DRAM, was released on October 21, 2016. DRAM was featured on the single "Andromeda" from British band Gorillaz, for their fifth album, Humanz. He also provided uncredited guest vocals on the track "We Got the Power" from the same album.

Greatest Hits

Broccoli(feat.Lil yachty) - Big Baby BRAM
Cash Machine - Big Baby DRAM
Caretaker(feat.SZA) - Gahdamn!

Achievements

Broccoli - Best Rap/Sung Performance(Nominated) - Grammy Awards(2017)

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