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| Birth name | Melvin Smalls |
| Also known as | Fireman, Dash-On, Drag to the Dash, The Opposite of H2O |
| Born | February 8, 1979 |
| Origin | Bronx, New York City United States |
| Genre(s) | Hardcore hip hop, East Coast hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | actor, rapper |
| Years active | 1998-present |
| Label(s) | Full Surface Records |
| Associated acts | Ruff Ryders, Swizz Beatz, DMX, Cassidy |
Melvin Jason Smalls (born February 8, 1979), better known as Drag-on, is a Jamaican-American rapper from The Bronx, New York City. Events 421 - Constantius III becomes co- Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Year 1979 ( MCMLXXIX) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1979 Gregorian calendar) The United States of America —commonly referred to as the A music genre is a categorical and typological construct that identifies musical sounds as belonging to a particular category and type of music that can be distinguished from other Hardcore hip hop is a form of Hip hop music that developed in the late 1980s East Coast hip hop is the original style of Hip hop music that originated in New York City, USA, during the early-1970s An actor, actress, player or thespian (see terminology) is a person who Acts in a Dramatic production and who works Rapping (also known as emceeing, MCing, spitting, or just rhyming) is the Rhythmic spoken delivery of Rhymes wordplay and Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar) In the Music industry, a record label can be a Brand and a Trademark associated with the Marketing of music recordings and Music Full Surface Records is an American ml hubrecord label]] founded by hip-hop producer Swizz Beatz in 2000. Ruff Ryders Entertainment is a New York -based Record label and Management company specializing in Hip hop music. Kasseem Mike Dean (born September 13 1978 better known by his stage name Swizz Beatz, is an American Record producer and Rapper. Earl Simmons (born December 18, 1970) better known by his Stage name DMX, is an American rapper and actor who rose to fame in the Barry Adrian Reese (born July 7, 1982) better known by his Stage name Cassidy, is an American Rapper. Events 421 - Constantius III becomes co- Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Year 1979 ( MCMLXXIX) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1979 Gregorian calendar) Rapping (also known as emceeing, MCing, spitting, or just rhyming) is the Rhythmic spoken delivery of Rhymes wordplay and The City of New York He was a member of the group Ruff Ryders. Ruff Ryders Entertainment is a New York -based Record label and Management company specializing in Hip hop music.
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Music/Acting career
He has a long and profitable history in the background of hardcore rap albums; contributing to projects like DMX's two multi-platinum albums, Ruff Ryders' Ryde or Die, Vol. Hardcore hip hop is a form of Hip hop music that developed in the late 1980s Earl Simmons (born December 18, 1970) better known by his Stage name DMX, is an American rapper and actor who rose to fame in the Ruff Ryders Entertainment is a New York -based Record label and Management company specializing in Hip hop music. 1, DJ Clue's The Professional, The L. Ernesto Shaw (born January 8, 1975 in Jamaica Queens, New York City, New York, U O. X (Living Off Experience) We Are The Streets, Eve's First Lady and several compilations, soundtracks and mixtapes. Eve Jihan Jeffers (born November 10 1978) better known as Eve, is a Grammy Award -winning Rapper, Singer, Actress In early 2000, he released his first solo album, Opposite of H2O, which showed his laid-back, slippery grooves and thug rhymes. Opposite of H2O is the debut Album by Rapper Drag-On through the Ruff Ryders record label
He has appeared in BET interviews and has been in both Exit Wounds (2001) and Cradle 2 the Grave (2003) alongside DMX and The Hustle (2003) alongside Ed Lover and Dr. Dre. Exit Wounds is a 2001 Action film based on the book of the same name by John Westermann. Cradle 2 the Grave is a 2003 Action film directed by Andrzej Bartkowiak featuring world-renowned martial artist Jet Li and the Earl Simmons (born December 18, 1970) better known by his Stage name DMX, is an American rapper and actor who rose to fame in the For the dance see Hustle (dance, for other uses see Hustle. The Hustle (2004 was the sixth album released by the trio James Roberts (born February 12, 1963 in Hollis Queens, New York) better known as Ed Lover, is an African-American Andre Romelle Young (born February 18 1965 primarily known by his stage name Dr
In 2004 he released Hell and Back, in which he shows his newer hardcore style. Hell and Back is the second album by rapper Drag-On. Track listing "Intro" Produced by Tuneheadz In this album he also relates to real life issues such as his mother Terrie Smith's battle with throat cancer, family member struggles with drugs, being abandoned by his father, street fights, losing unborn twin boys to a miscarriage, and living and sleeping wherever he could for a while.
In 2007, Drag-On signed to Swizz Beatz' record label Full Surface
Drag-On is currently working on his new album which will feature production and guests by Swizz Beatz, Neo Da Matrix, Vinylz, Cassidy and more. Kasseem Mike Dean (born September 13 1978 better known by his stage name Swizz Beatz, is an American Record producer and Rapper. Full Surface Records is an American ml hubrecord label]] founded by hip-hop producer Swizz Beatz in 2000. Kasseem Mike Dean (born September 13 1978 better known by his stage name Swizz Beatz, is an American Record producer and Rapper. Neo Da Matrix (born Quaadir Atkinson) is an American hip hop producer. Barry Adrian Reese (born July 7, 1982) better known by his Stage name Cassidy, is an American Rapper.
Discography
Albums
| Album information |
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| Opposite of H2O |
Hell and Back
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Hood Environment
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Say Hello To The Bad Guys
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Singles
- (1998) - Down Bottom
- (1999) - Spit These Bars
- (1999) - Niggas Die 4 Me
- (2003) - Tell Your Friends/The Race
- (2003) - Put Your Drinks Down/Tell Your Friends
- (2003) - Bang Boom
- (2006) - Shoe Box
- (2006) - Take The Lead (Wanna Ride) (Bone Thugs-N-Harmony & Wisin & Yandel Feat. Opposite of H2O is the debut Album by Rapper Drag-On through the Ruff Ryders record label Events 37 - Roman Emperor Caligula accepts the titles of the Principate, entitled to him by the Senate. 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. Gold (ˈɡoʊld is a Chemical element with the symbol Au (from its Latin name aurum) and Atomic number 79 Hell and Back is the second album by rapper Drag-On. Track listing "Intro" Produced by Tuneheadz Events 1355 - The St Scholastica's Day riot breaks out in Oxford, England, leaving 63 scholars and perhaps 30 locals dead "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Events 476 - Romulus Augustus, last emperor of the Western Roman Empire, is deposed when Odoacer proclaims himself Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 4004 BC - Creation of the world begins according to the calculations of Archbishop James Ussher 42 BC - Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar) Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Bone Thugs-N-Harmony is an American Hip hop group from the Glenville section of Cleveland Ohio. Wisin & Yandel (also known as El Dúo de la Historia, El Dúo Dinámico! or Los Extraterrestres) is a Latin Grammy -nominated Reggaeton Drag-On, Fatman Scoop, and Melissa Jimenez; Take the Lead soundtrack)
- (2007) - Let's Get Crazy (Feat. Fatman Scoop born Isaac Freeman III is an African-American New York City hip hop promoter and radio personality famed for his on-stage rough Take the Lead is a movie starring Antonio Banderas, Rob Brown, Alfre Woodard, Dante Basco, Marcus T Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. DMX)
- (2007) - Bronx & Brooklyn (Feat. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Maino)
- (2008) - Like My Style (Produced by Vinylz)
Filmography
- Exit Wounds (2001)
- Cradle 2 the Grave (2003)
- The Hustle (2003)
Trivia
- He now lives in New Jersey. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Exit Wounds is a 2001 Action film based on the book of the same name by John Westermann. Cradle 2 the Grave is a 2003 Action film directed by Andrzej Bartkowiak featuring world-renowned martial artist Jet Li and the New Jersey ( is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States.
- His song "Down Bottom" is played whenever the Washington Wizards win at home.
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