DJ Drama visits Sway In The Morning following the release of his new album.
After a series of Gangsta Grillz projects in the past two years, DJ Drama has finally put out his solo work with the new album called “I’m Really Like That”. Drama visited Sway In The Morning as part of the promo run, and he touched on several topics including his alleged beef with DJ Khaled and Funk Flex.
“Shoutout to Khaled. Shoutout to Flex,” Drama said. “One thing about all of us is, when we put these projects together and we come with these collaborative projects… like this sh*t ain’t easy for nobody. It’s not a walk in the park.”
“It’s a lot of work. It’s a lot of dedication. It is not an easy thing to do. So, for people listening who questions any of us. It takes a lot. It’s an amazing skill to be in this position. To be able to put albums out and consistently. The three of us that you mentioned we have multiple albums under our belts. Not even like this its one. This is my sixth album outside of the 250 mixtapes that I have done.”
“This is Hip Hop though,” said Sway with the question about his alleged rivalry. “This is a competitive sport. Now talk about the rivalry. Is there a rivalry between you and Khaled? You and Flex?”
“Nah, there’s no rivalry,” responded Drama. “I mean, first off Flex is someone I grew up inspired by… looking up to… somewhat of the blueprint in so many aspects. He was on radio. He was on television. You couldn’t open up a magazine without seeing an endorsement without him. He was putting out albums.”
He continued, “Now, that Flex is a peer and a friend of mine, that’s one of those things that if I were to tell the young 13, 14-year-old kid who was aspiring to be a DJ that one day I’d be standing side-by-side with Flex… I wouldn’t believe it.”
“I think that if there were a generation that was dominated by Clue and Flex, then me and Khaled came along and it was like we were the two big figures in Hip Hop when it came to DJs,” he continued. “I think there’s room for everybody to prosper… to do their thing. Absolutely, Hip Hop is a competitive but it’s like going to the league. we’re going to get on that court and in that moment I’m ready to bust anybody a*s. But, in all aspects, we’re all incredible at what we do.” “As DJs, I pay homage to everybody. But, I’m one of the greatest to ever do it and that’s what it is,” he added.
On Friday (March 31), Drama released his new album titled “I’m Really Like That”. The album features 14 songs and includes collaborations with a plethora of notable artists such as Lil Wayne, Tyler, The Creator, Lil Baby, Jeezy, Lil Uzi Vert, Offset, T.I., Rick Ross, Jack Harlow, Gucci Mane, Westside Gunn, and the late Nipsey Hussle, among others.
Check out the full interview below.
