Jamie Drastik
Poughkeepsie, New York, United States | INDIE
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The upstate New York rapper Jamie Drastik celebrated the release of his mixtape Champagne and Cocaine at the Greenhouse nightclub in Soho. The drizzling rain had no effect on the celebrities, TV reality stars, and fans that came out to support the recently signed Mr. 305 artist. Bodies were bouncing, tables toppled with bottles, and flashing lights did no justice to capture the celebration on Varrick Street. When Drastik hit the stage to give the crowd a taste of his mixtape, he did not disappoint. Very much a performer as he is a talented musician, hands were swaying, there was not one body seated during his performance. The party continued into the early morning with Kid Capri in the DJ booth spinning hit after hit.
Drastik’s previous mixtape, The Magnet, was ranked amongst the Top 10 mixtapes of 2010 on Thisis50.com. If that is a foreshadowing of Champagne and Cocaine’s success, 2011 looks very promising for Jamie Drastik. Already set to go on a 40-date tour with Pitbull this summer, Drastik is not slowing down. Be on the look out for his singles “One Hundred and Ten” featuring Fat Joe and “Save Me” featuring Pitbull, from the Champagne and Cocaine mixtape, which will be dropping soon. Be sure you download a copy Champagne and Cocaine now.
Yeah New York’s logo was displayed on the red carpet banner alongside E!, MR. 305, and Greenhouse. Other sponsors of the night were Whoamiclothing, Rides Magazine, Famous Artist Music, Indeed Apparel, Branded Baron, Streamjam, Voli Vodka, and Stadium Red. Special thanks to Neala Gershkowitz and Matt McClary for inviting us out to the Greenhouse. Thanks to those who stopped by to talk to YNY on the red carpet: Johnny Donovan, Charles Bellatoni, Jason Christopher Peters, Bad Girls Club Jennifer Buonagurio and Christina Hopkins, Love Games Greg Avila and Eduardo Nieves, and Billie Mitchel. Find out where you can download your own copy of Champagne and Cocaine mixtape after the jump. - Yeah New York
"I'm involved in the music business," crows Pitbull on his sixth album. That's both an understatement and a credo. Since his 2004 debut single, "Culo," the Miami MC has made good business of music, turning out records with a ruthless devotion to formula. Planet Pit plays a bit like a business plan. There are guest spots by R&B stars (Chris Brown) and Latin lovers (Enrique Iglesias). There are baldfaced rewrites of the Black Eyed Peas' "I Gotta Feeling" ("Give Me Everything") and Eminem's "Love the Way You Lie" ("Castle Made of Sand"). But there's something charming about Pitbull's enthusiasm - he sounds most like himself when he's promoting his brand. In "Give Me Everything," he uses his song to advertise his billboards: "Me not working hard?/Yeah, right, picture that with a Kodak/Or better yet, go to Times Square/Take a picture of me with a Kodak.
Listen to "Castle Made Of Sand" feat. Kelly Rowland and Jamie Drastik: - RollingStone
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With “the realest” being a brand every rapper is etching into their skin and equally their lyrics, Jamie Drastik’s authenticity comes without having to embed such claims into his music. Growing up in Upstate New York, Drastik was exposed to the aftermath of second hand smoke from Woodstock and the dirty hype of New York City. Channeling these and other influences yielded the independent success of his records "Now or Later" and "Boom I Got Your Girlfriend". His blustering and nimble rhymes soon attracted the attention of rapper Pitbull and landed him a deal with Pitbull's record label, Mr. 305 Inc.
Jamie Drastik’s first mixtape, The Magnet, displays his ease on a mic and comfort in his own skin. Not following the route so many up and coming artist take, faking Youtube hits and unrealistic Twitter followers, The Magnet was appropriately named after the natural attention it was sure to attract. Rightfully gathering music blog popularity, The Magnet was listed as one of the Top 10 mixtapes of 2010 on HYPERLINK"http://thisis50.com/"Thisis50.com.
Having already headlined his own 15 city tour titled I will Rap for Beer, Drastik’s trail of success extends to performances in Dallas, Texas for Super Bowl XLV events, at New York’s high profile radio station Hot97’s "Who's Next Live" showcase, SXSW Music Festival, and South Padre Island's Spring Break events. The talented lyricist and performer has collaborated with Fat Joe, Pitbull, Fabolous, Kelly Rowland, Heat Makers, Cool and Dre and Drew Money. Drastik has also shared the bill with acts such as Three 6 Mafia, Yung Joc, Ying Yang Twins, New Boyz, and Shontelle.
The release of Drastik’s second mixtape Cocaine and Champagne has landed him high profile features from rap veteran Fat Joe and mentor/rapper Pitbull. The soul-baring reflection track “Save Me” on family and the industry is his first official single. Featuring Pitbull, the single contains a chorus sung sample from the classic Oasis "Wonderwall" and is now getting airplay across the country. Fat Joe shows up on Drastik's "One Hundred and Ten," which proves to be an energetic anthem with aggressive guitar riffs.
In a time when Wiz Khalifa's lazy, meandering stoner style is the crowd favorite, Drastik's crisp and relentless verses are a refreshing change of pace. Drastik's heavy-hitting drawl is honest and self-assured on Pitbull’s “Castle Made of Sand” featuring Kelly Rowland as he offers accolades to both his small-town roots and the mentor who discovered him. As an up-and-comer with a charismatic flow and a hip hop heavyweight backing the operation, Jamie Drastik’s popularity continues to soar as the New York native earns his spot in mainstream music alongside and apart from international stars.
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