Quality Street Music
| Company type | Studio album |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | October 2, 2012 |
| Founder | DJ Drama |
| Products | Hip hop music album |
| Parent | Entertainment One Music, Aphilliates Music Group, Embassy Entertainment, Powerhouse Productions |
Quality Street Music marks the fourth studio release by American hip hop DJ DJ Drama, which came out on October 2, 2012. It was distributed through Entertainment One Music, Aphilliates Music Group, Embassy Entertainment, and Powerhouse Productions. The album features collaborations with a range of notable artists including 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, Wale, Gucci Mane, Birdman, and Rick Ross.
Singles
The album's initial single, "We in This Bitch", was digitally released on February 29, 2012. This track includes features from Future, Jeezy, T.I., and Ludacris, with production credits going to Kane Beatz and JMIKE. It achieved a peak position of number 68 on the US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. Its accompanying music video, directed by Benny Boom, premiered on May 8, 2012.
The follow-up single, "My Moment", became available on June 29, 2012 via iTunes and showcases performances by 2 Chainz, Meek Mill, and Jeremih. Produced by T-Minus, it climbed to number 23 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and reached number 89 on the Billboard Hot 100. The music video was shot during OVO Fest in Toronto and debuted on MTV Jams on September 9, 2012.
A remix serving as the third single, titled "We in This Bitch 1.5", features fresh verses from Future alongside Canadian rapper Drake. Initially released on May 11, 2012, it became available for digital purchase on September 4, 2012.
The fourth single, "Never Die", was issued on September 15, 2012. It includes guest appearances by Jeezy, Jadakiss, Nipsey Hussle, and Cee Lo Green with Cardiak handling production. This track was also part of the album’s final lineup released that same day.
Other songs
Following the release of Quality Street Music, "So Many Girls"—featuring Wale, Tyga, and Roscoe Dash—reached number 44 on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Digital Songs chart. The album cover was unveiled on October 8, while the single itself launched on February 20, 2013, debuting at number 90 on the Billboard Hot 100.
"Pledge of Allegiance", which includes contributions from Wiz Khalifa, Planet VI, and B.o.B., entered the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart at number 48 despite not being officially released as a single.
Commercial performance
Upon its debut, the album entered the US Billboard 200 at number 15 and secured the number 3 spot on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart with first-week sales tallying 25,000 copies. Quality Street Music stands as DJ Drama’s highest-charting project to date. As of February 7, 2013, total sales in the United States reached 51,080 copies.
Track listing
Personnel
The credits for Quality Street Music are sourced from AllMusic.
- 2 Chainz – Featured Performer
- Olubowale Akintimehin – Songwriter
- Derek "MixedByAli" Ali – Audio Engineer
- Kori Anders – Audio Engineer
- Ermias Asghedom – Songwriter
- Bart Simmons – Songwriter
- Lu Balz – Mixing Engineer
- Kirko Bangz – Featured Performer
- Alton Bates – Audio Engineer
- Jahill Beats – Producer
- Birdman – Featured Performer
- B.o.B – Featured Performer
- Boi-1DA – Producer
- Andre Bridges – Audio Engineer
- Christopher Bridges – Songwriter
- Jack "Suthernfolk" Brown – Audio Engineer
- Thomas Calloway – Songwriter
- Cardiak – Producer
- Elliot Carter – Audio Engineer
- Childish Gambino – Featured Performer
- Clifford Harris – Songwriter
- Jeremy Coleman – Songwriter
- Brian Collins – Songwriter
- Common – Featured Performer
- Currensy – Featured Performer
- Drake – Featured Performer
- Roscoe Dash – Featured Performer
- Radric Davis – Songwriter
- DJ Drama – A&R Coordinator; Primary Artist
- DJ Mustard – Producer
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Weekly charts
Template:Album chartTemplate:Album chartTemplate:Album chart| Chart (2012) | Highest ranking |
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Year-end charts
| Chart (2012) | Ranking |
|---|---|
| US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums | 100 |