For other brands of drama see drama

Drama

Drama is the specific mode of fiction represented in performance. The term comes from a Greek word meaning "action" , which is derived from "to do","to act" . The enactment of drama in theatre, performed by actors on a stage before an audience, presupposes collaborative modes of production and a...

 and drama (disambiguation)

Drama (disambiguation)

Drama, which is the form of literature usually performed as theatre, may refer to:* Drama, a general genre of dramatic works, such as literature, film, television drama, game, ets.** Drama film** Dramatic programming, television drama series content...

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Terence Cook, better known by his stage name Drama, is an American Dirty South rapper, best known for his 1999 hit single "Left, Right, Left

Left, Right, Left

"Left, Right, Left" was the lead single released from Drama's debut album, Causin' Drama. The song was produced by Shawty Redd, with Drama both co-producing and writing it....

".

Musical work

Jermaine Jenkins signed to Atlantic Records

Atlantic Records

Atlantic Records is an American record label best known for its many recordings of rhythm and blues, rock and roll, and jazz...

 in 1999. He then released his debut single, "Left Right Left," which peaked at #73 on the Billboard Hot 100

Billboard Hot 100

The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...

 and brought him to his early fame.

Soon after the release of his debut album Causin' Drama

Causin' Drama

Causin' Drama is the album by southern rapper Drama. It was released on February 8, 2000 through Atlantic Records. It contains his best known single, "Left, Right, Left."...

in February 2000, Drama was jailed for violating probation

Probation

Probation literally means testing of behaviour or abilities. In a legal sense, an offender on probation is ordered to follow certain conditions set forth by the court, often under the supervision of a probation officer...

 and was sentenced to 90 days in prison. The album peaked at #32 on the Billboard 200

Billboard 200

The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists...

 on the chart week of April 1, 2000, backed by the popularity of "Left Right Left", and went on to be certified Gold

RIAA certification

In the United States, the Recording Industry Association of America awards certification based on the number of albums and singles sold through retail and other ancillary markets. Other countries have similar awards...

 by the RIAA. He was later released from prison, with the intention of working on new music. His song "Big Ball" was also featured on the Osmosis Jones

Osmosis Jones

Osmosis Jones is a 2001 live-action/animated comedy film directed by Tom Sito and Piet Kroon for the animated segments and the Farrelly brothers for the live-action segments...

soundtrack.

Albums

Year	Album	Peak chart positions		Certifications
		U.S. Billboard 200 The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists...	U.S. R&B Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums is a chart published by Billboard magazine that ranks R&B and hip hop albums based on sales compiled by Nielsen SoundScan. The name of the chart was changed from Top R&B Albums in 1999...
2000	Causin' Drama Causin' Drama Causin' Drama is the album by southern rapper Drama. It was released on February 8, 2000 through Atlantic Records. It contains his best known single, "Left, Right, Left."... Released: February 8, 2000 Label: Atlantic Atlantic Records Atlantic Records is an American record label best known for its many recordings of rhythm and blues, rock and roll, and jazz...	32	6	US Recording Industry Association of America The Recording Industry Association of America is a trade organization that represents the recording industry distributors in the United States... : Gold

Singles

Year	Single	Chart positions			Album
		U.S. Billboard Hot 100 The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...	U.S. R&B Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, is a chart released weekly by Billboard in the United States.The chart, initiated in 1942, is used to track the success of popular music songs in urban, or primarily African American, venues. Dominated over the years at various times by jazz, rhythm and blues, doo-wop, soul,...	U.S. Rap
1999	"Left, Right, Left Left, Right, Left "Left, Right, Left" was the lead single released from Drama's debut album, Causin' Drama. The song was produced by Shawty Redd, with Drama both co-producing and writing it.... "	73	18	2	Causin' Drama
2000	"Drama's Cadence (Double Time)"	—	—	—
2001	"Big Ball"	—	—	—	Osmosis Jones soundtrack