Big Baby D.R.A.M. | ||||
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Studio album by D.R.A.M. | ||||
Released | October 21, 2016 | |||
Recorded | 2015–16 | |||
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Length | 53:25 | |||
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Singles from Big Baby D.R.A.M. | ||||
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AnyDecentMusic? | 7.5/10 |
Metacritic | 80/100 |
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Clash | 8/10 |
Consequence of Sound | B |
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HipHopDX | 3.7/5 |
Los Angeles Times | (favorable) |
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Pitchfork | 7.8/10 |
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XXL | 3/5 (L) |
Big Baby D.R.A.M. is the debut studio album by American hip hop recording artist D.R.A.M. It was released on October 21, 2016, by Atlantic Records and Empire Distribution. The album features guest appearances from Young Thug, Erykah Badu and Lil Yachty, while the production was handled by Charlie Heat, Mike Dean, Ricky Reed and Roofeeo, among others.
Big Baby D.R.A.M. received generally positive reviews from critics and debuted at number 19 on the Billboard 200. It also debuted at number 12 on Billboard's Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. The album was supported by three singles: "Broccoli" featuring Lil Yachty, "Cute" and "Cash Machine". Its single "Broccoli" received a Grammy nomination for Best Rap/Sung Performance.
"Broccoli" was released as the album's lead single on April 6, 2016. The song features a guest appearance from American rapper Lil Yachty, with the production that was provided by J Gramm, Rogét Chahayed and Karl Rubin. The song's accompanying music video premiered on July 22, 2016, on D.R.A.M.'s YouTube account. On September 23, 2016, the single was certified double Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).