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Biography

Danyel Robinson (born September 14, 1969), better known by his stage name Dru Down is an American rapper and actor from Oakland, California. He is currently a member of The Regime, a collective of rappers that includes Yukmouth, Tech N9ne, Messy Marv, BG Bulletwound, Dorasel, Grant Rice, and Tha Realest.

Music career

Early career; Fools from the Streets, Explicit Game and Pimp of the Year

Dru Down was born Danyel Robinson. He began developing an interest in rap music in the late 1980s, and eventually began recording his own songs, releasing his debut album Fools from the Streets in 1993 to moderate success in the Bay Area. The local success of his album led to him being signed to Relativity Records, a Sony Music imprint to release his second album Explicit Game in 1994. The album spawned Dru Down's most successful single to date, Pimp of the Year, which peaked at number 65 on the Billboard Hot 100. The single stayed on Billboard for 24 weeks.

1996–2001; Can You Feel Me, acting and Pimpin' Phernelia

Dru Down's third album, Can You Feel Me, was released in 1996, and spawned a single of the same name that was a minor but commercial hit. It also featured Dru Down's first and only collaboration with his father, Bootsy Collins. One of the album's songs, Mista Busta addresses Dru Down's then-ongoing feud with fellow Bay Area rapper Too Short, and serves as a diss track towards Too Short. The album peaked at #54 on the Billboard 200, and was critically praised, receiving a 4/5 star rating from Allmusic. That same year, Dru Down began his acting career, appearing in the movie Original Gangstas as Kayo. He also appeared on the 2Pac song "All About You" from 2Pac's fourth studio album All Eyez on Me, where he performs the intro.

In 2001, he signed with Ruthless Records, but did not release any albums, instead releasing his fourth and fifth studio albums through American Recordings and C-Note Records, respectively.

2001–present; Chronicles of a Pimp and The Regime

Currently, Dru Down is signed to rapper Yukmouth's Smoke-A-Lot Records and owns his own record label, Pimp On Records, where he released his 2010 album Chronicles of a Pimp. He also serves as a member of the hip-hop collective The Regime, a group led by Yukmouth. The group released their debut album, Dragon Gang in 2013.

Legal issues

In 2013, Dru Down was sentenced to three years in the Santa Rita jail for driving under the influence and evading police, a violation of his probation for a prior driving offence. He was featured on an episode of Lockup on MSNBC.

Discography

Studio albums

  • Fools From the Streets (1993)
  • Explicit Game (1994)
  • Can You Feel Me (1996)
  • Pimpin' Phernelia (2001)
  • Gangsta Pimpin' (2002)
  • Chronicles of a Pimp (2010)

Collaboration albums

  • Cash Me Out(2006)
  • Dragon Gang(2013)

Compilation albums

  • Dru Down's Greatest Hits (2006)
  • Lost Tapes I (2008)
  • Lost Tapes II (2008)
  • Lost Tapes III (2008)
  • Lost Tapes IV (2008)

Mixtapes

  • Crack Muzic Vol. 1(2007)
  • Crack Muzic Vol. 2(2007)
  • New Crack City(2009)

Singles

  • "Pimp of the Year" (1994)
  • "Ice Cream Man"(1994)
  • "No One Loves You" (1995)
  • "Can You Feel Me" (1996)
  • "Baby Bubba"(1997)
  • "Hello"(2010)

Guest appearances

YearTitleArtist(s)Album
1995"Pimps, Playas & Hustlas"Luniz feat. Dru Down & Richie RichLuniz - Operation Stackola
"Put The Lead On Ya"Luniz feat. Dru Down
"I Got 5 on It (Bay Ballas Vocal Remix)"Luniz feat. Dru Down, Richie Rich, E-40, Shock G, Humpty Hump & Spice 1Luniz - I Got 5 on It (Single)
1996"All Bout U"2Pac feat. Dru Down, Yaki Kadafi, Hussein Fatal, Nate Dogg, Snoop Dogg2Pac - All Eyez on Me
1997"Sliden"Cobra feat. Dru Down, Knucklehead, Otis & ShugCobra - Playaz In Paradise
"Pistols Blazin"3X Krazy feat. Dru Down & Yukmouth3X Krazy - Stackin' Chips
"Cali Lifestyles"N2Deep feat. Dru Down & PSDN2Deep - The Golden State
"Dirty Raps"Luniz feat. Dru DownLuniz - Bootlegs & B-Sides
"911"
"Live Yo Life"Luniz feat. Dru DownLaylaw presents - The Lawhouse Experience
2000"She's Paid"AMG feat. Dru Down & BoskoAMG - Bitch Betta Have My Money 2001
"Pimpin', Playin', Hustlin'"Boo Yaa T.R.I.B.E. feat. Dru Down, Knumskull & Byron "Blu" MitchellBoo Yaa T.R.I.B.E. - Mafia Lifestyle
2001"Block Shit"Yukmouth & Tha Gamblaz feat. Phats Bossalini, Dru Down, Mac Mall & TroopaYukmouth & Tha Gamblaz - Block Shit
"I'm A Boss"Daz Dillinger & JT the Bigga Figga feat. C-Bo, Yukmouth & Dru DownDaz Dillinger & JT the Bigga Figga - Game for Sale
2002"Closer Than Close"Luniz feat. Dru DownLuniz - Silver & Black
"Fugitive (Armed & Dangerous)"Luniz feat. Dru Down & Benjilino
"I'm So Cool"Yukmouth feat. Dru Down, Lil' Ron & Richie RichYukmouth - United Ghettos of America
"Neva"Yukmouth feat. Big Bear & Dru Down
2003"Pimp Dat Bitch"Yukmouth feat. B-Legit & Dru DownYukmouth - Godzilla
2004"Spin & Chop"Yukmouth feat. Dru Down, Kieu & Nate Da NutYukmouth - United Ghettos of America Vol. 2
"United Ghettos Of America pt. 2"Yukmouth feat. 151, C-Bo, Dru Down, Eastwood, Roscoe, Spice 1 & Tha Realest
2006"Get Nasty"Pretty Black feat. Dru Down, Husalah & KaziPretty Black - Prince Of The Streets
"Mobsta's"Pretty Black feat. Bleu Davinci, Dru Down & J-Diggs
"We On"Pretty Black feat. Dru Down & Mistah F.A.B.
"Yada Wha"Pretty Black feat. Dru Down, Monsta Ganjah & Young Dru
"1st of the Month"Yukmouth feat. Dru Down & Monsta GunjahYukmouth & Messy Marv - 100 Racks
2007"It's Pimpin'"The Yay Boyz feat. Dru Down & Clyde CarsonThe Yay Boyz - Nosebleed Muzik
"My Bitches And Me"The Yay Boyz feat. Dru Down
"So Paid"The Yay Boyz feat. Yukmouth & Dru Down
"Wreckless"The Yay Boyz feat. Dru Down
"Eye Candy"Yukmouth feat. Dru Down, Lee Majors, Pretty Black & TuffyYukmouth - United Ghettos of America: Eye Candy
2008"East Oakland"Yukmouth feat. Bart, Beeda Weeda, The Delinquents, Dru Down, Kafani, Richie Rich, Tajai, The Team & Tuffy The GoonYukmouth - Million Dollar Mouthpiece
"Pimpin'"Mac Dre feat. Tuff Da Goon, Dru Down, Thizz Mob & Rydah J. KlydeMac Dre - Dre Area
2009"Pimpin' 4 Real"Yukmouth feat. Dru Down, Dyson & Mac DreYukmouth - The West Coast Don
"Hook Up, Cook Up"Messy Marv feat. Dru DownMessy Marv - Draped Up and Chipped Out, Vol. 4
2010"Attention"E-40 feat. Dru Down, Suga Free & StompdownE-40 - Revenue Retrievin': Night Shift
"So Trill"Yukmouth feat. Lil Hype & Dru DownYukmouth - Free at Last
"Cheat'n Ass Lover"Tha Dogg Pound feat. Soopafly, Nate Dogg & Dru DownTha Dogg Pound - 100 Wayz
2012"Where U From"Yukmouth, Rahmean, Stevie Joe, Clyde Carson, Philthy RichHalf Baked
"Airheads"Blanco, Yukmouth, B-Legit, Richie RichCookies 'n Cream
2013"Wow Really"Yukmouth feat. Lee Majors & Dru DownYukmouth - The Last Dragon
"Back In the Trap"Yukmouth feat. Boss Tone, Monsta, T-Lew, Kuzzo Fly, Rahmean & Dru Down
"It's a Mob Campaign"Yukmouth feat. Dru Down, T-Lew, Rahmean, Kuzzo Fly & Lee Majors
"Why Ask Why"Yukmouth feat. Lee Majors, Dru Down & Chop Black
"On Momz"Yukmouth feat. Lee Majors, Rahmean, T-Lew & Dru Down
"Who Me"Yukmouth & The Regime feat. Lee Majors, Dru Down, Rahmean & AmpichinoYukmouth & The Regime - Dragon Gang
"Bonified Husalah"Yukmouth & The Regime feat. Lee Majors, Dru Down, Kuzzo Fly, T-Lew, Mosnta, BG Bulletwound & Chop Black
"Rock n Roll"Yukmouth & The Regime feat. Dru Down & Tech N9ne
"Regime Terrorist"Yukmouth & The Regime feat. Lee Majors, T-Lew, Chop Black, Dru Down, Kuzzo Fly & BG Bulletwound
"All Nighters"Yukmouth & The Regime feat. Kuzzo Fly, T-Lew, Dru Down, Boss Tone, Rahmean & Lee Majors
"On Rubber Bands"Lee Majors feat. Husalah, Breeze, Dru Down, Rahmean, Big Heazy & Young JesusG Slaps Radio Vol 4: Turkey Bags In My Louis Duffle
2014"The Best of Me"Boss Tone feat. Dru Down & ROCGuns & Rose
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Who is Dru Down?
Darnel Robinson, better known by his stage name Dru Down, is an American rapper and actor from Oakland, California. He is best known for his work with The Luniz and his solo albums, such as "Explicit Game" and "Can You Feel Me". Dru Down gained popularity in the 1990s and is recognized as a pioneer of the West Coast hip hop scene.
What are some of Dru Down's most popular songs?
Some of Dru Down's most popular songs include "Pimp of the Year", "Ice Cream Man", "No One Can Do It Better", and "Can You Feel Me". These songs helped establish him as a prominent figure in the West Coast rap scene during the 1990s.
Has Dru Down collaborated with other artists?
Yes, Dru Down has collaborated with various artists throughout his career. He is best known for his collaborations with The Luniz, with whom he released the hit single "I Got 5 on It". Dru Down has also worked with artists like Spice 1, E-40, and Too Short.
What other ventures has Dru Down been involved in?
In addition to his music career, Dru Down has also pursued acting. He has appeared in several films, including "Original Gangstas" and "The Breaks". Dru Down has also made guest appearances on television shows such as "The Wire" and "The Jamie Foxx Show".
What is Dru Down's recent work?
As of 2021, Dru Down continues to make music and perform live. He released his most recent album, "G.P. No P.C. A Player's Club" in 2016. Dru Down remains active in the rap and hip hop community, keeping his fans engaged with new music and performances.
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