James Drew
| James Drew | |
|---|---|
| Origin | New York, United States |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Record producer |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Labels | Soulspazm |
James Michael Drew (also known as Jim Drew) is an American hip hop producer. He is the founder and owner of Soulspazm, Inc., a record label and digital distribution company, since 1999[1][2] and co-owner of Phil’s Steaks, a cheesesteak truck Jawn, since 2012.[3]
Early life and education
Originally from Center City Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Drew attended Friends Select School and began DJing in high school. He attended Boston University, receiving a Bachelors degree in International Relations, and later earned a Masters Degree in Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Fordham University.
Career
Drew has worked with Marco Polo, Dice Raw, Exile, Torae, Ropeadope Records, The Gregory Brothers, Rawkus Records, Decon, Dirt Disciples, Muckiness Child,[4] Brown Bag Allstars, J57, [5] Pumpkinhead, Madkem & Analogic, Blame One, DJ Skizz, Hannibal Stax, Mela Machinko, Malcom and Martin, Koncept, DJ Jean Maron, Ruste Juxx, Boog Brown, Greg Porn, Craig G and more.
Selected discography
Productions
- 2003: DJ Sat One- Aftermidnite / The Popoff / Skratch Makaniks
- 2004: Supastition- The Deadline
- 2004: Fel Sweetenberg- Lost dreams, Wasted Talent
- 2004: Supastition- Boombox / Fountain of Youth / Homecoming
- 2005: Pumpkinhead- Rock On/ Swordfish
- 2005: Hezekiah- Hurry Up & Wait... * 2005: Grand Agent- Under the Circumstances * 2005: Pumpkinhead- Orange Moon Over Brooklyn[6]
- 2005: Supastition- Chain Letters
- 2005: Supastition- Hate My Face / Soul Control
- 2006: Pumpkinhead & Marco Polo - Orange Moon Over Brooklyn
- 2007: Marco Polo- Port Authority
- 2007: Marco Polo- The Radar / Marquee
- 2008: Blame One- Disturbed / Supreme Beings
- 2008: Torae- Switch / Wun, Tu, Thr3
- 2009: Blame One- Days Chasing Days
- 2010: J.R. & PH7- The EP
- 2010: Vandalyzm- Megatron Majorz Redux
- 2010: MindsOne- Self Reliance
- 2010: Hezekiah- Conscious Porn
- 2010: Ursula Rucker- She Said
- 2011: Bring Da Noise 2: Various Artists[7]
- 2011: Dannu- Virgo Summer
- 2011: Jaguar Wright- Switch (Make Change)
- 2011: Cold Heat- Raising the Bar
- 2011: Doodlebug- Futuristic Sci-Fi
- 2011: Exile- 4TRK MIND
- 2011: Koncept- Awaken
- 2012: Koncept- Awaken
- 2012: Punchline & DJ SoulClap- Underground Superstars
- 2012: Rone (Rapper)- The First Story
- 2012: Concise Kilgore- Octopussy Tentacles
- 2012: Craig G- Heaven & Hell
- 2012: LMNO & Soulution- It All Adds Up
- 2012: The Silent Titan- Outer Circle Movements
- 2012: Craig G- Ramblings of an Angry Old Man
- 2012: Concise Kilgore- Kobain
- 2012: Lady Alma & The Black Tie Affair- Bitter Pills and Butterflies[8]
- 2013: KON Sci- And Beyond
- 2013: Marco Polo- G.U.R.U.
- 2013: Hannibal Stax & Marco Polo- Seize the Day[9][10]
- 2013: Blame One & J57- They Don’t Know
- 2013: Blame One & J57- B.L.A.M.E.57
- 2013: Blame One & J57- How Much Time's Left
- 2013: Blame One & J57- Walk in the Sun
- 2013: Greg Porn- Amerikin Junkie
- 2013: Marco Polo- Port Authority 2: The Director's Cut
- 2014: Analogic- The Booth Shall Set You Free
References
- ↑ "Soulspazm Records (Record label)". hhv-mag.com. Retrieved December 8, 2014.
- ↑ Prout, Lloylita (January 3, 2003). "They won't miss a beat at Five Spot". The Inquirer. Retrieved December 8, 2014.
- ↑ "The New Kids on the Block: Phil’s Steaks". New York City Food Truck Association. September 21, 2012. Retrieved December 12, 2014.
- ↑ "Welcome to the Neighborhood- Muckiness Child". iTunes. Retrieved December 8, 2014.
- ↑ Paine, Jake (August 28, 2009). "Torae Named A&R Of Soulspazm Records". HipHop DX. Retrieved December 8, 2014.
- ↑ "Pumpkinhead – Orange Moon Over Brooklyn". Discogs. Retrieved December 12, 2014.
- ↑ "Bring Da Noise 2: Various Artists by Soulspazm". Beatport. Retrieved December 12, 2014.
- ↑ "Bitter Pills and Butterflies- Lady Alma & The Black Tie Affair". Amazon.com. July 3, 2012. ASIN B0089IRDSC. Retrieved December 12, 2014.
- ↑ "Gunz & Butter- Marco Polo & Hannibal Stax-Seize the Day". RapStation. Retrieved December 12, 2014.
- ↑ Jones, Grant. "Hannibal Stax & Marco Polo- Seize the Day- Soulspazm, Inc.". Rapreviews. Retrieved December 12, 2014.
External links
- Official homepage of SoulSpazm
- Interview of James Drew with Beat Society
- Official site of Phil’s Steaks
- James Drew on Twitter