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DJ Drama And Tyler The Creator Chemistry Continues With The Nostalgic ‘Legendary’

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A big part of the reason Tyler The Creator’s last album, Call Me If You Get Lost resonated so powerfully with rap fans a couple of years ago is that it does double duty as both an album and a worthy installment to DJ Drama’s longrunning Gangsta Grillz mixtape series. For much of the past two decades Gangsta Grillzserved as a launching pad and rite of passage for many of rap’s biggest names.

So, of course, when Tyler wanted to get back to rapping as a craftsman, he tapped the curatorial talents of DJ Drama — to great effect, I might add. And their creative chemistry continues on DJ Drama’s own new album, I’m Really Like That, which dropped today. In fact, the album opens with “Legendary,” a nostalgic review of Tyler’s breakout from internet sensation to Billboard fixture and two-time Grammy Award winner.

In addition to Tyler’s spirited intro, I’m Really Like That also features posthumous features from Nipsey Hussle and Trouble, appearances from Drama’s Generation Now artists Jack Harlow and Lil Uzi Vert, and a veritable who’s-who of both grizzled vets (Gucci Mane, Rick Ross) and rising stars (LaRussell, Symba).

Listen to DJ Drama’s “Legendary” featuring Tyler The Creator above.

I’m Really Like That is out now via Generation Now and Atlantic. Get more info here.

Some artists covered here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

Nipsey Hussle Posthumously Teams Up With DJ Drama, Jeezy, And Blxst On The Brusque ‘Raised Different’

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DJ Drama’s seventh studio album, I’m Really Like That, is out today with a tracklist that features the late, great Nipsey Hussle, Tyler The Creator, the DJ’s Generation Now artists Jack Harlow and Lil Uzi Vert, and more.

Nipsey Hussle appears on the brusque track “Raised Different” alongside Atlanta rapper Jeezy and fellow West Coaster Blxst, who sings the hook. Nipsey’s posthumous verse focuses on the spoils of success but also warns foes about the consequences for pushing their luck with him. “Y’all want verbal,” he barks. “We candle your curb up.” Meanwhile, Jeezy’s verse takes stock of hip-hop’s recent run of losses: “They buried Takeoff today, let me pay my respect / Plus, it’s Dolph’s anniversary, you just don’t be next.”

In the run-up to the release of I’m Really Like That, Drama promoted the album with a string of clips reproducing scenes from the 1992 classic Juice including their original actors like Queen Latifah. Khalil Kain and Jermaine Hopkins also reprised their roles, with Jim Jones filling in for the late Tupac Shakur. You can check out more of those clips below.

Listen to DJ Drama’s “Raised Different” featuring Nipsey Hussle, Jeezy, and Blxst above.

I’m Really Like That is out now via Generation Now and Atlantic. Get more info here.

Some artists covered here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

DJ Drama’s All-Star ‘I’m Really Like That’ Tracklist Features Nipsey Hussle, Jack Harlow, Tyler The Creator, And Many More

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DJ Drama dubbed his famed Gangsta Grillz mixtape series “THEEE MOST IMPORTANT MIXTAPE SERIES OF ALL TIME” on Twitter this morning, March 30, and then he pivoted back to promoting his next album, I’m Really Like That.

Drama revealed the tracklist for the album, which will drop at midnight. Every song has at least one featured artist, including the late Nipsey Hussle, Tyler The Creator, Lil Baby, and Jack Harlow.

Drama stopped by The Breakfast Club to dish more about I’m Really Like That, and he explained the Juice-inspired rollout.

“It was a concept I had. You know, people who know me through my years, I’ve always talked about how much Juice was an inspiration for me to be a DJ, so we came up with the concept,” he said. “I actually called Jim Jones, like, ‘Yo, I got this idea.’ I was like, ‘Yo, you still directing videos?’ And he was like, ‘Here and there, not really.’ But I ran it by him, and he was like, ‘Oh, that’s crazy.’ I ran into Omar Epps sometime in New York. I ran the idea by him, and it just starting building.”

Check out the I’m Really Like That tracklist below.

1. “Legendary” Feat. Tyler The Creator
2. “Ho4me” Feat. Lil Baby and A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie
3. “Raised Different” Feat. Nipsey Hussle, Jeezy, and Blxst
4. “FMFU” Feat. Lil Wayne, Roddy Ricch, and Gucci Mane
5. “Free Game” Feat. Lil Uzi Vert and 42 Dugg
6. “350” Feat. Rick Ross, Westside Gunn, and Lule
7. “Been A While” Feat. Vory, Mozzy, and G Herbo
8. “No Weakness” Feat. Wiz Khalifa, T.I., and Symba
9. “Mockingbird Valley” Feat. Jack Harlow
10. “Forever” Feat. Jim Jones, Capella Grey, Fabolous, and Benny The Butcher
11. “Andale” Feat. Offset and Moneybagg Yo
12. “Iron Right” Feat. Boosie Badazz, OMB Peezy, and Trouble
13. “I Ain’t Gon Hold Ya” Feat. Jeezy
14. “We Made It” Feat. Carvena, Cyhi, and LaRussell

I’m Really Like That is out 3/31 via Atlantic/Generation Now. Find more information here.

Some artists covered here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

DJ Drama Unveils “I’m Really Like That” Tracklist Ft. Tyler, The Creator, Lil Wayne & More

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With the resurgence of the Gangsta Grillz mixtapes in the past two years, DJ Drama’s capitalizing off of the hype with a brand new album. Over the past few months, Drama’s hinted at the release of a new project, I’m Really Like That, though he hasn’t necessarily provided a timeline of when to expect it until last week. He finally declared March 31st as the release date and shared the cover art before his Juice-themed roll out.

Last year, Drama shared a photo that revealed a few names that he collaborated with on I’m Really Like That. Artists like Freddie Gibbs, Lil Wayne, Gucci Mane, Jack Harlow, Lil Uzi Vert, and several others appeared to be contributing to the project. However, a lot of the names were scratched out as he kept the project under wraps. However, with I’m Really Like That set to drop on Friday, he finally gave fans some insight on what to expect on his upcoming album.

DJ Drama Shares “I’m Really Like That” Tracklist

Drama’s going to have the summer on lock with his new mixtape. The DJ took to Instagram with the official tracklist that reveals a plethora of collaborators, from Wiz Khalifa and Jack Harlow to Boosie Badazz and the late Trouble. The 14-song project opens up with the Tyler, The Creator-assisted, “Legendary” and also includes appearances from Lil Wayne, Gucci Mane, Roddy Ricch, Jim Jones, Offset, Moneybagg Yo, and more. Many of the artists have worked with Drama on Gangsta Grillz tapes at one point in time.

Perhaps, the most anticipated record on the project will be “Raised Different.” DJ Drama unites Jeezy and Blxst, along with a posthumous verse from Nipsey Hussle, that he previewed last month. As the man who consistently states that he’s responsible for bringing “Quality street music” to the masses, I’m Really Like That will find DJ Drama doubling down on that statement. Check out the official tracklist for DJ Drama’s upcoming album and let us know which collaboration you’re most excited to hear. I’m Really Like That drops at midnight EST. 

I’m Really Like That Tracklist

  1. Legendary ft. Tyler, The Creator
  2. Ho4me ft. Lil Baby & A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie
  3. Raised Different ft. Nipsey Hussle, Jeezy & Blxst
  4. FMFU ft. Lil Wayne, Roddy Ricch & Gucci Mane
  5. Free Game ft. Lil Uzi Vert & 42 Dugg
  6. 350 ft. Westside Gunn, Rick Ross & Lule
  7. Been A While ft. Vory, Mozzy & G Herbo
  8. No Weakness ft. Wiz Khalifa, T.I. & Symba
  9. Mockingbird Valley ft. Jack Harlow
  10. Forever ft. Jim Jones, Capella Grey, Fabolous & Benny The Butcher
  11. Andale ft. Offset & Moneybagg Yo
  12. Iron Right ft. Boosie Badazz, OMB Peezy & Trouble
  13. I Ain’t Gon Hold Ya ft. Jeezy
  14. We Made It ft. Carvena, CyHi & LaRussell.

[WATCH] DJ Drama Recreates Tupac’s Role In ‘Juice’ With Latifah, Original Cast

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Gangsta Grillz creator DJ Drama is using his all-time favorite movie to promote his new album I’m Really Like That and nails his impersonation of the late Tupac Shakur, which could possibly land the legendary DJ/producer some roles on the silver screen himself!

Today, Drama unveiled his new Jim Jones-directed visual to the I’m Really Like That LP promo, recreating a very important plot twist in the movie Juice, where a couple from the quartet narrowly escaped becoming victims of a robbery gone bad.

Drama plays the memorable role of “Bishop” alongside the original cast; Omar Epps, Khalil Kain and Jermaine Hopkins who reprise all of their original, iconic roles. He even credits Epps’ portrayal of DJ Q for inspiring his real-life career as a legendary DJ!

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Tyler The Creator’s Brutally Honest ‘Sorry Not Sorry’ Video Buries His Old Personas

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In typical Tyler The Creator fashion, the musician has a lot to get off of his chest, and his latest single, “Sorry Not Sorry,” is the perfect outlet. Although the “Dogtooth” rapper doesn’t have any children of his own (just yet), the creative liberties he’s taken in his music as birthed a movement currently inspiring others.

That limitless ideal shines bright in the self-directed visual for “Sorry Not Sorry,” the second track released off his forthcoming Call Me If You Get Lost deluxe album. In the retrospective video, Tyler lets his apologies fly, rapping, “I’m sorry, I’m sorry I don’t see you more / I’m sorry that the four minutes where you see your son could feel like a chore / Sis’, I’m sorry I’m your kin / Sorry we ain’t close as we should’ve been / Sorry to my old friends / The stories we could’a wrote if our egos didn’t take the pen.”

However, the one thing he isn’t sorry for is allowing his music to change with him as he’s navigated through these emotional landmines. In the video, Tyler steps back into each of his old personas respective to each project he’s released, to paint just how much internal conflict he’s dealt with.

By the end of the visual, the musician makes it clear that although the track will be featured on the deluxe version of his Grammy Award-winning album, fans shouldn’t get comfortable with this sound. Tyler is planning to transition to another era of his art very soon as he is now yet another version of himself.

When discussing the deluxe album on Twitter, the recording artist wrote, “Call Me If You Get Lost was the first album I made with a lot of songs that didn’t make the final cut. Some of those songs I really love, and knew they would never see the light of day, so Ive decided to put a few of them out.”

Watch the video above.

Call Me If You Get Lost: The Estate Sale is out 3/31 via Columbia Records. Find more information here.

DJ Drama Suggests “Gangsta Grillz” Mixtape With Quentin Miller After Drake Debacle

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Some Hip Hop beefs can come and go without fans giving a care, but Drake and Meek Mill’s unraveling was havoc for Quentin Miller. We remember when Drizzy and Meek were at odds all those years ago—primarily because of the classic tracks that came from the chaos. At the time, Miller’s reference tracks for Drake were given to Meek, who could use the material against his foe. It was alleged that DJ Drama was responsible, but he denied the allegations. Miller even spoke up, saying he didn’t write anything for Drake, but that didn’t calm the masses. Funk Flex then threatened to release the reference tracks—and later did just that after Meek failed to provide a Drake diss.

For some, this is all water under the bridge, but Miller’s career was negatively impacted. He would also say that he wasn’t paid for his additions to Drake’s records, and has made no qualms about being bitter about the financial loss. Meanwhile, DJ Drama revisited that time in Hip Hop history with DJ Akademiks. The pair chatted on the latter’s Off The Record podcast, and Drama admitted it was time to make things right with Miller. The hitmaking producer has widely been credited as pouring gasoline on the flames of the beef.

DJ Drama Wants To Make Things Right

“Well, just to clarify, I definitely think there are apologies owed to Quentin Miller, for sure,” said Drama. He added, “I don’t know if I would say that they would only need to be from me. If it makes you feel any better, me and Quentin have seen each other recently.” Drama included Miller in online posts and even teased a possible collaboration. “I put it on social media, I put him in my Story. Came to the studio, and we’ve even talked. I asked him if he wanted to do a Gangsta Grillz. So, you know, I would definitely be open and down to doing a Gangsta Grillz with Quentin Miller.”

Drama also wanted to shut down any rumors that he and Drake were at war behind the scenes. They appeared together at the Kentucky Derby for Jack Harlow‘s music video and posed for a photo op. “These guys have patched it up. And then Quentin, out of the four of us or what have you, unfortunately, it looks like he got the short end of the stick.” Quentin issued a response on his Instagram Story. Check that out, along with Drama’s interview, above.