Quality Street Music

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Quality Street Music
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Studio album by
ReleasedOctober 2, 2012
Recorded2011–12
Genre Hip hop
Length58:41
Label
  • eOne
  • Embassy
  • Aphilliates
  • Powerhouse
Producer
DJ Drama chronology
Third Power
(2011)
Quality Street Music
(2012)
Quality Street Music 2
(2016)
Singles from Quality Street Music
  1. "We in This Bitch"
    Released: February 29, 2012
  2. "My Moment"
    Released: June 29, 2012
  3. "Never Die"
    Released: September 15, 2012
  4. "So Many Girls"
    Released: February 20, 2013
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Quality Street Music is the fourth studio album by American hip hop disc jockey DJ Drama. It was released on October 2, 2012, by Entertainment One Music, Aphilliates Music Group, Embassy Entertainment, and Powerhouse Productions. The album features guest appearances from Kendrick Lamar, Childish Gambino, T-Pain, Fabolous, Jeezy, Drake, Future, Nipsey Hussle, Wiz Khalifa, T.I., Ludacris, 2 Chainz, B.o.B., Kid Ink, Jeremih, Meek Mill, Waka Flocka Flame, Tyler, the Creator, among others.

Contents

Singles

The album's lead single, "We in This Bitch" was released for digital download on February 29, 2012. The song features guest vocals from American hip hop recording artists Future, Jeezy, T.I., Ludacris, with production by Kane Beatz and JMIKE. [2] The song peaking at number 68 on the US Billboard 's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. The music video was released on May 8, 2012, and it was directed by Benny Boom.

The album's second single, "My Moment" was released on June 29, 2012, via iTunes. [3] The song features guest vocals from hip hop recording artists 2 Chainz and Meek Mill, along with an American R&B singer Jeremih, with the production on this track was handled and provided by T-Minus. The song peaking at number 23 on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, number 16 on the Rap Songs, and number 89 on the Hot 100. The music video was shot at OVO Fest, in Toronto, on August 6, 2012. DJ Drama gathered the song's featured artists and also released behind-the-scenes pictures of the video shoot via his Instagram account. [4] The music video premiered on MTV Jams on September 9, 2012.

The album's third single was this second version of "We in This Bitch", which was called "We in This Bitch 1.5", which also features guest vocals from southern rapper Future with his new verse, and Canadian hip hop recording artist Drake. It was released on May 11, 2012, however, it later came out as a digital download on September 4, 2012. [5] [6]

The album's fourth single, "Never Die" was released on September 15, 2012. The song features guest vocals from American hip hop recording artists Jeezy, Jadakiss and Nipsey Hussle, along with American singer-songwriter Cee Lo Green, with the production that was handled and provided by Cardiak. On that same day, it came out to be included on the final track list for the album. [7]

Other songs

Upon Quality Street Music's release, "So Many Girls" featuring Wale, Tyga and Roscoe Dash, peaking at number 44 on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Digital Songs. [8] The cover for the song was released on October 8. [9] It was released as a single on February 20, 2013, [10] and debuted on the Hot 100 at number 90. [8]

"Pledge of Allegiance" featuring Wiz Khalifa, Planet VI and B.o.B., debuted on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart at number 48 despite never being released as a single.

Commercial performance

The album debuted at number 15 on the US Billboard 200, and at number 3 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, selling 25,000 copies on its first week. [11] Quality Street Music is DJ Drama's highest charting album to date. As of February 7, 2013, the album has sold 51,080 copies in the United States. [12]

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Goin' Down" (featuring Fabolous, T-Pain, and Yo Gotti)4:19
2."Never Die" (featuring Jadakiss, CeeLo Green, Nipsey Hussle, and Jeezy) Cardiak 4:40
3."My Moment" (featuring 2 Chainz, Meek Mill, and Jeremih) T-Minus 3:20
4."We in This Bitch" (featuring Jeezy, T.I., Ludacris, and Future)
4:04
5."So Many Girls" (featuring Tyga, Wale, and Roscoe Dash)
  • Boi-1da
  • Syk Sense
3:31
6."Clouds" (featuring Rick Ross, Miguel, Pusha T, and Curren$y)V12 the Hitman4:07
7."Chocolate Droppa (Skit)" (featuring Kevin Hart)Kevin HartHart1:19
8."I'ma Hata" (featuring Waka Flocka Flame, Tyler, the Creator, and Derez De'Shon) TM88 4:21
9."Real Niggas in the Building" (featuring Travis Porter and Kirko Bangz) DJ Mustard 4:32
10."My Way" (featuring Common, Lloyd, and Kendrick Lamar) Hit-Boy 3:40
11."Pledge of Allegiance" (featuring Wiz Khalifa, R. City (credited as Planet VI), and B.o.B)James4:32
12."Same Ol' Story" (featuring Kid Ink, Schoolboy Q, Cory Gunz, and Childish Gambino)V12 the Hitman4:25
13."We in This Bitch 1.5" (featuring Drake and Future)
  • Kane Beatz
  • JMIKE
3:23
14."My Audemars" (featuring Meek Mill, Birdman, and Gucci Mane) Jahlil Beats 4:47
15."Monique's Room" (featuring Fred the Godson)
Remo the Hitmaker4:07
Total length:58:41

Personnel

Credits for Quality Street Music adapted from Allmusic. [13]

Charts

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