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DRAM (musician)

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Shelley Marshaun Massenburg-Smith (born August 3, 1988), known professionally as DRAM (/ˈdrɑːm/; an acronym for "does real-ass music", briefly Shelley FKA DRAM),[a][3][4] 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.[5][6] The song preceded his debut studio album Big Baby DRAM (2016), which was released in October of that year by Atlantic Records.

DRAM
DRAM performing in 2016
DRAM performing in 2016
Background information
Also known as
  • D.R.A.M.
  • Big Baby D.R.A.M.
  • Only 1 D.R.A.M.
  • Shelley FKA DRAM
Born
Shelley Marshaun Massenburg-Smith[1]

(1988-08-03) August 3, 1988 (age 37)
Landstuhl, West Germany
OriginHampton, Virginia, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • rapper
  • songwriter
  • record producer
Years active2009–present
Labels
Websiteshelleyfkadram.com

Early life

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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.[3] 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.[7]

Career

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In March 2015, DRAM released his debut EP, #1Epic through Atlantic Records and Empire Distribution.[8] The EP included the single "Cha Cha", which peaked at number one on the Bubbling Under Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles chart.[9] In October 2015, his debut mixtape, Gahdamn! was released.[10]

In April 2016, DRAM released his hit single "Broccoli" (featuring Lil Yachty). The song gained international success and peaked at number five on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming his first top five song in the country. 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.[11] His debut studio album, Big Baby DRAM, was released on October 21, 2016.[12] 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.[13]

Other ventures

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He voiced Wallace in the Adult Swim animated series, Lazor Wulf (2019–2021), which was also his voice acting debut.[14]

Personal life

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Massenburg-Smith supported Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock in the 2020 United States Senate elections, performing at a rally for both in 2020.[15]

Discography

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Studio albums

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List of albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions Certifications
US
[16]		 US R&B/HH
[17]		 US Rap
[18]		 CAN
[19]
Big Baby DRAM 19121055
Shelley FKA DRAM[22]
  • Released: April 30, 2021
  • Label: Atlantic, Empire
  • Format: CD, LP, digital download
 ————
What Had Happened Was...[23]
  • Released: November 10, 2022
  • Label: Waver
  • Format: CD, LP, digital download
 ————

Extended plays

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List of EPs, showing selected details
Title Details Peak chart positions
US
[16]
#1Epic[8]
  • Released: March 3, 2015
  • Label: Atlantic, Empire
  • Format: Digital download
 —
Google Play: Live at the Milk Jam Room[24]
  • Released: July 15, 2016
  • Label: Atlantic, Empire
  • Format: Digital download
 37
#1HappyHoliday[25]
  • 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

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List of mixtapes, showing selected details
Title Details
Gahdamn![10]
  • Released: October 23, 2015
  • Label: Atlantic, Empire
  • Format: Digital download

Singles

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As lead artist

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List of singles, with showing year released, peak chart positions and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
US
[26]		 US
R&B/
HH
[27]		 US Rap
[28]		 CAN
[29]		 NL
[30]		 SWE
[31]		 UK
[32]		 UK
R&B
[33]
"Cha Cha" 2015 ——[A]—————— #1Epic
"Broccoli"
(featuring Lil Yachty)		 2016 5112387609313 Big Baby DRAM
"Cute" ————————
"Cash Machine" ——[B]——————
"Gilligan"
(featuring Juicy J and ASAP Rocky)		 2017 ————————
"The Uber Song"[41] ———————— Non-album singles
"Group Thang (Demo)"[42] ————————
"Ill Nana"
(featuring Trippie Redd)		 ———————— Big Baby DRAM
"Crumbs"
(featuring Playboi Carti)		 ————————
"The Lay Down"
(with H.E.R. and Watt)[43]		 2019 ———————— Shelley FKA DRAM
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
  1. ↑ "Cha Cha" did not enter the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, but peaked at number one on the Bubbling Under Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles chart.[34]
  2. ↑ "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.[34]
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Title Year Album
"For the Love Of"[44]
(DP featuring D.R.A.M.)		 2015 Non-album single
"I Feel Your Pain"[45]
(Sbtrkt featuring D.R.A.M. and Mabel)		 2016 Save Yourself
"Slappin"[46]
(E-40 featuring Nef the Pharaoh and D.R.A.M.)		 The D-Boy Diary (Deluxe Edition)
"Smokin' What I'm Smokin' On"[47]
(Mod Sun featuring D.R.A.M. and Rich the Kid)		 Movie
"1999"[48]
(Max Fullard featuring D.R.A.M.)		 Nights of the Fourth
"Girl At Coachella"
(Matoma and Magic! featuring DRAM)		 2017 Non-album single
"Andromeda"
(Gorillaz featuring D.R.A.M.)		 Humanz
"Right Now"
(Snakehips featuring ELHAE, D.R.A.M., and H.E.R.)		 Non-album single
"I'm On 3.0"[49]
(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)		 Non-album single
"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)		 Non-album single
"Suavecito"
(Yung Gravy featuring D.R.A.M.)		 Snow Cougar
"Put You On (MJ Cole Remix)"
(Amber Mark featuring DRAM and MJ Cole)		 Non-album singles
"About You"
(Valee featuring DRAM)
"It Gets Better"
(GRiZ featuring D.R.A.M.)		 2019 Ride 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)		 Non-album single
"Aight"
(Westside Boogie featuring Shelley FKA DRAM)		 2022 More Black Superheroes
"Keen"
(Kimbra featuring DRAM)		 2024 Idols & Vices (Vol. 1)

Other charted and certified songs

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List of songs, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Cerifications Album
US
Dance/
Elec.
[50]		 CAN
[51]		 IRE
[52]		 NZ
Heat.
[53]
"Cash Out"
(Calvin Harris featuring ScHoolboy Q, PartyNextDoor, and D.R.A.M.)		 2017 2094671 Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 1

Guest appearances

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List of non-single guest appearances, with other performing artists, showing year released and album name
Title Year Other artist(s) Album
"Caretaker" 2015 Donnie Trumpet & The Social Experiment Surf
"the function." Remy Banks, World's Fair higher.
"I Ain't Gotta Lie" Marvel Alexander, Louie P Don't Die Yet
"Don't Talk About It" Michael Christmas What a Weird Day
"Renovate" 2016 Allan Kingdom Northern Lights
"Powerful (DRAM Remix)" Major Lazer, Ellie Goulding, Tarrus Riley Peace Is the Mission: Remixes
"D.R.A.M. Sings Special" Chance the Rapper, Elle Varner Coloring Book
"Chill Bill (Remix)" Rob Stone, Denzel Curry, Cousin Stizz I'm Almost Ready
"People Want to Hear About Love" Neil Young, Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real, Donnie Trumpet Earth
"One More Chance" Salute My Heart
"Bury Me" The Skins Still Sleep
"Cash Out" 2017 Calvin Harris, ScHoolboy Q, PartyNextDoor Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 1
"Fallin Down" Trae tha Truth Tha Truth, Pt. 3
"Campfire" Neil Young Bright: The Album
"I Like You" Childish Major, 6lack WOO$AH
"I Miss You (DRAM Remix)" 2018 Clean Bandit, Julia Michaels I Miss You (Remixes)
"Look Back" Diplo California
"The Come Up" Smoke DZA Not for Sale
"Gucci Plug" Nick Grant Dreaming Out Loud
"Last December" Sunny & Gabe Peace of Cake
"Communication" Arin Ray Platinum Fire
"New Hawaii" 2019 Injury Reserve, Tony Velour, Dylan Brady Injury Reserve
"Demon Hearts" Cruel Santino Mandy & the Jungle
"Swang Remix" Pistola Lost Tapes
"Fryman's Trail" Theo Martins Cereal Sounds, Vol. 1
"Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" 2020 — At home with the kids
"Litmas" Atlantic Holiday Still Home For The Holidays
"Feliz Navidad" Love Renaissance, 6lack, Summer Walker, Young Rog Home for the Holidays
"DO YOU GOT MOXIE?" 2021 Young Roc, Nassan Function
"Feliz Navidad" 2022 Love Renaissance, 6lack, Summer Walker, Young Rog Home for the Holidays, Vol. 2
"ungrateful you" 2023 Deem Spencer adultSW!M
"Royal" Deante' Hitchcock, The Riverdale Love Choir Once Upon a Time
"BONUS FANTASY" ATTNWH0RE frkdout RADIO LP
"Jus Weed" Smoke DZA, The Smokers Club Worldwide Smoke Session, Vol. 2
"I WANT YOU BUT YOU'LL NEVER KNOW..." Rory, Alex Isley I Thought It'd Be Different
"Deposit" A$AP TyY 1840 LEX
"Bete Sauvage" Big Shot Manceeni Bon Appetite
"Summer Nights" Will Hill Looking At The Moon Through The Sunroof
"Ragtop Riches" Jay Worthy, Kamaiyah, Harry Fraud THE AM3RICAN DREAM
"Overstand" Robb Bank$, Tony Shhnow I Can't Feel My Face Too
"NO GAMES" Nnena A WOMAN'S MIND
"Westside" 2024 Jay Worthy, DāM-FunK Magic Hour
"Rich Showers" Smoke DZA, DJ Relly Rell, Steven Young You're All Welcome
"Dram @ Drama" $amaad Archie's Comic
"Uppy" Ellis Quinn, Matt Ox Who's Counting Anyway? and 3
"COTTON CANDY" 24hrs RNB HRS
"Problem" 2025 Joelle Barzilay Dear Diary, Vol. 1
"Full Speed" Terrace Martin, A$AP Ferg Albion Files
"Why Should I" 6ix, Juicy J, Guapdad 4000, Clint. Homebody
"293" 6ix, Guapdad 4000, Travis Stacey
"All Season Long" Currensy, Harry Fraud, Jay Worthy Never Catch Us
"Hills Have Eyes" JD Cliffe misfit.
"Top That" Valee, Harry Fraud EGONOMICS
"FWM" Aryee The Gem Love Tap (Vol. 1)
"Wassup" Key! So Emotional 2
"Is It Possible That The Honorable Elijah Muhammad Is Still Physically Alive????" Jay Electronica A Written Testimony: Leaflets
"honey (DRAM's Quaalude)" Sol ChYld ReBirth.Theory
"FOR CRASHING OUT" Twelve'len Solace In the Night
"Road Rage" 2026 Tony Shhnow, YoDogg Flood

Awards and nominations

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YearAwardsCategoryNominated workResult
2017 Grammy Awards[55] Best Rap/Sung Performance "Broccoli" (with Lil Yachty) Nominated
iHeartRadio Music Awards[56] Best New Hip-Hop Artist D.R.A.M. Nominated
Billboard Music Awards[57] Top Streaming Song (Audio) "Broccoli" (with Lil Yachty) Nominated
Top Rap Song Nominated
Top Rap Collaboration Nominated
MTV Video Music Awards Best Collaboration Nominated
Best Hip Hop Video Nominated
2018 Grammy Awards Best Dance Recording "Andromeda" (with Gorillaz) Nominated

Notes

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  1. ↑ Formerly stylized as D.R.A.M.; previously DRAMA J

References

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  1. ↑ "Meet D.R.A.M., the Virginia Artist Who Stopped Following the Rules of Rap and Had One Epic Summer". Vice. October 8, 2014. Retrieved July 1, 2016.
  2. ↑ "DRAM drops new album What Happened Was…". The Fader. Retrieved November 10, 2022.
  3. 1 2 Lawrence Burney, Meet D.R.A.M., the Virginia Artist Who Stopped Following the Rules of Rap and Had One Epic Summer Vice Media, October 8, 2014
  4. ↑ "DRAM". iTunes. Retrieved November 10, 2017.
  5. ↑ "D.R.A.M Signs to Atlantic Records – Fashionably-Early". July 10, 2015.
  6. ↑ "'Broccoli' [ft. Lil Yachty] by D.R.A.M. Review – and his album titled 'Big Baby D.R.A.M.' is set to be released on the 21st Of October 2016 Pitchfork". Pitchfork. Retrieved July 1, 2016.
  7. ↑ Anon (April 8, 2016). "Standard Sounds Goes Searching for Hidden Gems". The Standard Hotels. Retrieved August 20, 2020.
  8. 1 2 "#1Epic EP by D.R.A.M." iTunes. March 3, 2015. Retrieved June 30, 2016.
  9. ↑ "D.R.A.M.: Chart History for Cha Cha". Billboard. Retrieved August 15, 2016.
  10. 1 2 "Gahdamn! by D.R.A.M." iTunes. October 23, 2015. Retrieved June 30, 2016.
  11. ↑ "Watch Chance the Rapper Send Epic 'Blessings (Reprise)' on 'Fallon'". Rolling Stone. October 4, 2016. Retrieved October 4, 2016.
  12. ↑ Lilah, Rose (October 5, 2016). "D.R.A.M. announces his first album". Hotnewhiphop. Retrieved October 5, 2016.
  13. ↑ Gorillaz - Humanz (in Spanish), November 3, 2017, retrieved May 22, 2026
  14. ↑ "Lazor Wulf (TV Series 2019–2021) - Full cast & crew - IMDB". www.imdb.com. Retrieved May 22, 2026.
  15. ↑ Mitchell, Tia. "Warnock, Ossoff appeal to young voters at hip-hop focused DeKalb rally". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved June 16, 2025.
  16. 1 2 "D.R.A.M. – Chart History". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved October 3, 2016.
  17. ↑ "D.R.A.M. – Chart History (R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved November 2, 2016.
  18. ↑ "D.R.A.M. – Chart History (Rap Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved November 2, 2016.
  19. ↑ "D.R.A.M. – Chart History (Canadian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved November 2, 2016.
  20. 1 2 3 "American album certifications – D.R.A.M." Recording Industry Association of America". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved May 28, 2026.
  21. ↑ "New Zealand album certifications – DRAM". Radioscope. Retrieved May 28, 2026. Type DRAM in the "Search:" field and press Enter.
  22. ↑ "Shelley FKA DRAM - Shelley FKA DRAM". Itunes.apple.com. Retrieved April 30, 2021.
  23. ↑ "DRAM - What Had Happened Was..." Itunes.apple.com. Retrieved November 11, 2022.
  24. ↑ "D.R.A.M.: Google Play: Live At The Milk Jam Room - Music on Google Play". Google Play. Retrieved October 3, 2016.
  25. ↑ ""#1HappyHoliday - Single" by DRAM on iTunes". iTunes Store (US). November 24, 2017. Retrieved November 27, 2017.
  26. ↑ "DRAM Chart History: Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved March 12, 2019.
  27. ↑ "DRAM Chart History: Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard. Retrieved March 12, 2019.
  28. ↑ "DRAM Chart History: Hot Rap Songs". Billboard. Retrieved March 12, 2019.
  29. ↑ "DRAM Chart History: Canadian Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved March 12, 2019.
  30. ↑ "Discography D.R.A.M." dutchcharts.nl (in Dutch). Switzerland. Retrieved October 29, 2016.
  31. ↑ "Discography D.R.A.M." swedishcharts.com. Retrieved October 29, 2016.
  32. ↑ "DRAM FT LIL YACHTY | full Official Chart history". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 15, 2016.
  33. ↑ Peak chart positions for singles on the R&B Chart in the United Kingdom:
  34. 1 2 "Chart Search for D.R.A.M. (Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles) | Billboard". Billboard. Retrieved July 20, 2017.
  35. ↑ "British single certifications – Dram Ft Lil Yachty – Broccoli". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved October 31, 2021. Select singles in the Formats field. Type Broccoli Dram Ft Lil Yachty in the "Search:" field.
  36. ↑ "Canadian single certifications – DRAM – Broccoli". Music Canada. Retrieved March 12, 2019.
  37. ↑ "DRAM Featuring Lil Yachty "Broccoli" | IFPI". ifpi.dk. Retrieved May 29, 2026.
  38. ↑ "Les certifications". SNEP (in French). Retrieved May 29, 2026.
  39. ↑ "Richiedi targhetta". Fimi (in Italian). Retrieved May 29, 2026.
  40. ↑ "New Zealand single certifications – Lil Yachty". Radioscope. Retrieved December 20, 2025. Type Lil Yachty in the "Search:" field and press Enter.
  41. ↑ "The Uber Song - Single by DRAM". Apple Music. June 9, 2017. Retrieved December 2, 2017.
  42. ↑ "Group Thang (Demo) - Single by DRAM". Apple Music. June 9, 2017. Retrieved December 2, 2017.
  43. ↑ @BIGBABYDRAM (August 5, 2019). "We really took this to the next level. The Lay Down coming at you this Wednesday with @HERMusicx and @thisiswatt ✨" (Tweet). Retrieved August 6, 2019 – via Twitter.
  44. ↑ "For the Love Of (feat. D.R.A.M) - Single by DP". iTunes. November 20, 2015. Retrieved June 30, 2016.
  45. ↑ "SBTRKT Recruits D.R.A.M. and Mabel for Lounge-Worthy 'I Feel Your Pain' - SPIN". SPIN. March 23, 2016. Retrieved October 5, 2020.
  46. ↑ "Slappin (feat. Nef The Pharaoh & D.R.A.M.) - Single by E-40". iTunes. February 12, 2016. Archived from the original on July 4, 2016. Retrieved June 30, 2016.
  47. ↑ "Smokin' What I'm Smokin' On (feat. D.R.A.M. & Rich The Kid) - Single by MOD SUN". iTunes. Archived from the original on October 5, 2016. Retrieved October 3, 2016.
  48. ↑ "1999 (feat. D.R.A.M) - Single by Max Fullard". iTunes. August 8, 2016. Retrieved October 3, 2016.
  49. ↑ "I'm On 3.0" – via Amazon.
  50. ↑ "Calvin Harris Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved April 15, 2020.
  51. ↑ "Calvin Harris – Chart History: Canadian Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved July 20, 2017.
  52. ↑ "Discography Calvin Harris". irish-charts.com. Hung Medien. Archived from the original on October 20, 2012. Retrieved July 20, 2017.
  53. ↑ "NZ Heatseeker Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. July 10, 2017. Retrieved July 20, 2017.
  54. ↑ "Gold & Platinum - Music Canada". Music Canada. Archived from the original on January 20, 2025. Retrieved May 21, 2026.
  55. ↑ "Here Is the Complete List of Nominees for the 2017 Grammys". Billboard. December 6, 2016. Retrieved December 6, 2016.
  56. ↑ "Drake Leads 2017 iHeartRadio Music Awards Nominations". Rap-Up. January 4, 2017. Retrieved January 5, 2017.
  57. ↑ "Drake, The Chainsmokers Lead Nominees for the 2017 Billboard Music Awards". Billboard. Retrieved April 12, 2017.
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