Drama (rapper)

Not to be confused with DJ Drama.

Drama
Birth name	Terence Cook
Origin	Sylacauga, Alabama, U.S.
Genres	Southern hip hop
Occupations	Rapper
Years active	1997–2001
Labels	Atlantic Records

For other brands of drama see drama and drama (disambiguation).

Terence Cook,^[1] better known by his stage name Drama, is an American Dirty South rapper, best known for his 1999 hit single "Left, Right, Left".

Musical work

Jermaine Jenkins signed to Atlantic Records in 1999. He then released his debut single, "Left Right Left," which peaked at #73 on the Billboard Hot 100 and brought him to his early fame.

Soon after the release of his debut album Causin' Drama in February 2000, Drama was jailed for violating probation and was sentenced to 90 days in prison.^[2] The album peaked at #32 on the Billboard 200 on the chart week of April 1, 2000, backed by the popularity of "Left Right Left",^[3] and went on to be certified Gold by the RIAA.^[2] He was later released from prison, with the intention of working on new music. His song "Big Ball" was also featured on the Osmosis Jones soundtrack.

Discography

Albums

Year	Album	Peak chart positions		Certifications
		U.S.	U.S. R&B
2000	Causin' Drama Released: February 8, 2000 Label: Atlantic	32	6	US: Gold

Singles

Year	Single	Chart positions			Album
		U.S.	U.S. R&B	U.S. Rap
1999	"Left, Right, Left"	73	18	2	Causin' Drama
2000	"Drama's Cadence (Double Time)"	—	—	—
2001	"Big Ball"	—	—	—	Osmosis Jones soundtrack

References

1. ^ Drama at Discogs
2. ^ ^{a b} http://www.vh1.com/artists/news/1444360/20010607/drama.jhtml
3. ^ The Billboard 200 - Drama - Causin' Drama

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