Drama Drae on “Pop the Balloon” Rejection, Brampton vs. Toronto & Crip Life
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In this episode of The Man Dem Show, Guttzy Guttz and DJ Laz Vagez sit down with Brampton recording artist Drama Drae (@dramadrae). Drae opens up about his viral appearance on the “Pop the Balloon” dating show, his “sober” lifestyle, and the current state of the 365 Mob.
We dive deep into the “Flower City” politics, addressing the Brampton vs. Toronto debate and the stereotypes surrounding Peel Region. Drama Drae also gets vulnerable about joining the Crips at 13 years old , how fatherhood changed his outlook on life , and his thoughts on government conspiracies.
In this episode:
Drama Drae’s experience on “Pop the Balloon or Find Love”
The friction with Friday and We Love Hip Hop
Breaking down the “Gangster Rap” genre in Toronto
Single “Big Body” featuring Pee Wee
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Timestamps
00:00 – Intro: Sobriety and Exotic Butlers
02:40 – The truth about going on “Pop The Balloon or Find Love”
03:48 – Experience on “GTA Flow” & Toronto talent
06:46 – Explaining the beef with Freddy & We Love Hip Hop
17:35 – The “Flower City” (Brampton) reputation & stereotypes
22:52 – Why Toronto underground music is boring & repetitive
26:05 – How fatherhood changed Drama Drae
27:00 – Joining the Crips at 13 years old
33:00 – Government conspiracies & “Woke” culture
46:30 – Upcoming EP: “365 Mob”
49:50 – New Song Breakdown: “Big Body” feat. Pee Wee
55:50 – Final message to the haters: “You are forgiven”
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