DJ Drama & Dreamville Present "D-Day: A Gangsta Grillz Mixtape"

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J. Cole, Earthgang, JID, Ari Lennox, Cozz, Lute, Omen, Bas, 2 Chainz, ASAP Ferg, Young Nudy, and more collide on this fire project.

For decades, DJ Drama's Gangsta Grillz mixtapes have been a staple in Hip Hop. Artists clamour to have their names attached to Drama's longstanding, iconic releases, and this time around, Dreamville received the opportunity to pull their collective together for a project that Hip Hop fans didn't know that they needed. J. Cole's label of spitters and hitmakers has been a respected inclusion in the industry, and now their artists have once again shown off their talents in 15 tracks.

On D-Day: A Gangsta Grillz Mixtape, you'll hear Earthgang, JID, Ari Lennox, Lute, Cozz, Bas, Omen, and more connect with artists like ASAP Ferg and 2 Chainz. The project's release has arrived ahead of the midnight madness that is slated to go down in just a few hours, so fans are getting a headstart on what New Music Friday has to offer.

Stream D-Day: A Gangsta Grillz Mixtape and share your thoughts.

Tracklist

1. Stick - JID, Kennedy Mason, Sheck Wes, J. Cole
2. Ghetto God's Freestyle - Earthgang & 2 Chainz
3. Lifestyle - Bas & ASAP Ferg
4. Starting 5 - Lute, Cozz, Omen
5. Coming Down - Ari Lennox
6. Hair Salon - Cozz, G. Perico, Reason
7. Freedom of Speech - J. Cole
8. Blackberry Sap - Ari Lennox
9. Like Wine - Lute
10. Jozi Flows - Bas, Earthgang
11. Barry From Simpson - JID, 2 Chainz, Young Nudy
12. Everybody Ain't Sh*t - Earthgang
13. Ballin in Newport - Omen
14. Big Trouble Freestyle - Cozz
15. Heaven's EP - J. Cole


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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.