Thursday, November 22, 2007

In 12 Days... DJ Drama Changes The Game

"Gangsta Grillz: The Album" comes out in 12 days.

That's December 4th, for those of you who aren't good at counting forward.

And being that today is Thanksgiving, I feel that it's appropriate to discuss how big DJ Drama, or the self-proclaimed "Mr. Thanksgiving" is and how big this record is going to be.

Being an ATLien, I obviously love DJ Drama a.k.a. Mr. Thanksgiving. I think he's a genius. Between the Gangsta Grillz 1-20 mixtapes, Gangsta Grillz Radio on Hot 107.9in Atlanta, and being part of the triumvirate known as The Aphilliates, he is one of the most influential names in hip hop right now. Being on a DJ Drama mixtape is like having Weezy do your hook now (or Andre in early 2007... or Ludacris in 2006): You're guaranteeing yourself a hit.

Just look at some the A-list artists featured on his upcoming album:

Lil Jon, Young Jeezy, Jim Jones, Rick Ross, Young Buck, T.I., Lil Boosie, Weebie, Lil Wayne, Freeway.

HOLD UP. I'm only at Track 5.

Nelly, Diddy, Jazze Pha, Twista, Outkast, Katt Williams, Project Pat, B.G., 8Ball and MJG, Devin the Dude, Lloyd Banks, Tony Yayo, Lloyd, Jadakiss, Young Dro, Big Kuntry King, Lil Scrappy, Crime Mob, Swizz Beatz, Kanye West, John Legend, Paul Wall, Slim Thug, Clipse, and Pharrell.

Jesus Christ. That's like everyone who's ever won a Source Award. Ever.

This is gonna be rediculous. Mark Your Calendars. December 4th.

If ALL of this isn't enough, here's one more thing for you true hip-hop fans. Track 8 is an Outkast track, titled "The Art of Storytelling Pt. 4." The anticipation for this track alone is enough to make me get this album. And to think there are 20 MORE tracks.

Thank you, DJ Drama a.k.a. Mr. Thanksgiving a.k.a Mr. Game 7 a.k.a. The iPod King a.k.a Barack O'Drama. Thank You.

For your listening and viewing pleasure, the first single, "5000 Ones" featuring Nelly, Diddy, Yung Joc, Jazze Pha, Willie the Kid, Young Jeezy and Twista.

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