DRAM

Shelley Marshaun Massenburg-Smith (born August 3, 1988), known professionally as DRAM (; an acronym for "does real-ass music" , briefly Shelley FKA DRAM), is an American rapper, singer, and record producer. He is best known for his 2016 Diamond certified single, "Broccoli" (featuring Lil Yachty), which peaked at number five on the US Billboard Hot 100. The song preceded his debut studio album Big Baby DRAM, which was released in October of that year by Atlantic Records.

Early life Massenburg-Smith was born in Landstuhl, West Germany. Before the age of one, he moved to the United States and was raised in Hampton, Virginia. His mother was in the military. As a teenager, Massenburg-Smith was an ardent fan of the singer Bilal and recalls discovering his unreleased second album Love for Sale when it leaked online in 2006, later citing the song "White Turns to Grey" as his favorite "hidden gem" in music.

Career In March 2015, DRAM released his debut EP, #1Epic through Atlantic Records and Empire Distribution. In October 2015, his debut mixtape, Gahdamn! was released. His debut studio album, Big Baby DRAM, was released on October 21, 2016. The album received many positive reviews.

DRAM was featured on the single "Andromeda" from British virtual band Gorillaz for their fifth album, Humanz. He also provided uncredited guest vocals on the track "We Got the Power" from the same album.

Other ventures He voiced Wallace in the Adult Swim animated series, Lazor Wulf (2019–2021), which was also his voice acting debut.

Personal life Massenburg-Smith supported Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock in the 2020 United States Senate elections, performing at a rally for both in 2020.

Discography

Studio albums + List of albums, with selected chart positions Title Album details Peak chart positions Certifications US US R&B/HH US Rap CAN Big Baby DRAM Released: October 21, 2016 Label: Atlantic, Empire Format: CD, LP, digital download 19 12 10 55 RIAA: Gold RMNZ: Gold Shelley FKA DRAM Released: April 30, 2021 Label: Atlantic, Empire Format: CD, LP, digital download — — — — What Had Happened Was... Released: November 10, 2022 Label: Waver Format: CD, LP, digital download — — — —

Extended plays + List of EPs, showing selected details Title Details Peak chart positions US Released: March 3, 2015 Label: Atlantic, Empire Format: Digital download — Google Play: Live at the Milk Jam Room Released: July 15, 2016 Label: Atlantic, Empire Format: Digital download 37 #1HappyHoliday Released: November 24, 2017 Label: Atlantic, Empire Format: Digital download — That's a Girls Name Released: July 18, 2018 Label: Atlantic, Empire Format: Digital download — SHAKE TAPE - EP Released: May 1, 2026 Label: Waver Format: Digital download— "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Mixtapes + List of mixtapes, showing selected details Title Details Gahdamn! 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 USR&B/HH US Rap CAN NL SWE UK UKR&B "Cha Cha" 2015 — — — — — — — — #1Epic "Broccoli"(featuring Lil Yachty)2016 5 1 1 23 87 60 93 13 RIAA: Diamond MC: 3× Platinum IFPI DAN: Gold SNEP: Gold FIMI: Gold "Cash Machine" did not enter the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, but peaked at number six on the Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles chart. — — — — — — — — "Group Thang (Demo)" — — — — — — — — "Ill Nana"(featuring Trippie Redd) — — — — — — — — Big Baby DRAM "Crumbs"(featuring Playboi Carti) — — — — — — — — "The Lay Down"(with H.E.R. and Watt) 2019 — — — — — — — — Shelley FKA DRAM "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

As featured artist + Title Year Album "For the Love Of" (DP featuring D.R.A.M.) 2015 "I Feel Your Pain" (Sbtrkt featuring D.R.A.M. and Mabel) 2016 Save Yourself "Slappin" (E-40 featuring Nef the Pharaoh and D.R.A.M.) The D-Boy Diary (Deluxe Edition) "Smokin' What I'm Smokin' On" (Mod Sun featuring D.R.A.M. and Rich the Kid)Movie "1999" (Max Fullard featuring D.R.A.M.) Nights of the Fourth "Girl At Coachella"(Matoma and Magic! featuring DRAM)2017 "Andromeda"(Gorillaz featuring D.R.A.M.) Humanz "Right Now"(Snakehips featuring ELHAE, D.R.A.M., and H.E.R.) "I'm On 3.0" (Trae tha Truth featuring T.I., Dave East, Tee Grizzley, Royce da 5'9", Currensy, D.R.A.M., Snoop Dogg, Fabolous, Rick Ross, Chamillionaire, G-Eazy, Styles P, E-40, Mark Morrison, and Gary Clark Jr.) Tha Truth, Pt. 3 "Everyday"(The Americanos featuring DRAM and Kyle) "Count Up"(Smokepurpp featuring D.R.A.M.) Deadstar "All of Mine"(Young Dolph featuring D.R.A.M.) Thinking Out Loud "Must've Been"(Chromeo featuring D.R.A.M.) 2018 Head over Heels "Myself"(Snow Tha Product featuring DRAM) "Suavecito"(Yung Gravy featuring D.R.A.M.) Snow Cougar "Put You On (MJ Cole Remix)"(Amber Mark featuring DRAM and MJ Cole) "About You"(Valee featuring DRAM) "It Gets Better"(GRiZ featuring D.R.A.M.)2019Ride Waves "New Hawaii"(Injury Reserve featuring DRAM, Tony Velour and Dylan Brady) Injury Reserve "Star (Shelley FKA DRAM Remix)"(Machinedrum featuring Tanerélle, Shelley FKA DRAM, and Mono/Poly) "Aight"(Westside Boogie featuring Shelley FKA DRAM)2022More Black Superheroes "Keen"(Kimbra featuring DRAM)2024Idols & Vices (Vol. 1)

Other charted and certified songs + List of songs, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name Title Year Peak chart positionsCerifications Album USDance/Elec. CAN IRE NZHeat. "Cash Out"(Calvin Harris featuring ScHoolboy Q, PartyNextDoor, and D.R.A.M.) 2017 20 94 67 1 MC: Gold Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 1

Guest appearances

Awards and nominations Year Awards Category Nominated work Result2017 Grammy Awards Best Rap/Sung Performance "Broccoli" (with Lil Yachty) iHeartRadio Music Awards Best New Hip-Hop Artist D.R.A.M. Billboard Music Awards Top Streaming Song (Audio)"Broccoli" (with Lil Yachty) Top Rap Song Top Rap Collaboration MTV Video Music Awards Best Collaboration Best Hip Hop Video 2018 Grammy Awards Best Dance Recording "Andromeda" (with Gorillaz)