| Derrick Drop Braxton | |
| Birth Name: | Derrick Braxton |
| Birth Date: | 25 November 1981 |
| Birth Place: | New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States |
| Genre: | Hip hop |
| Occupation: | Record producer, composer |
| Years Active: | (2001–present) |
| Label: | 1st & 15th Entertainment |
| Associated Acts: | Lupe Fiasco, Cassidy, N.E.R.D |
Derrick Braxton (born November 25, 1981, New Brunswick, New Jersey) is an American record producer and composer, best known for working with artists such as Lupe Fiasco,[1] Cassidy,[2] Amerie, Rich Harrison[3] and Raekwon.[4]
Braxton is currently signed with 1st and 15th Entertainment/Atlantic Records.[5]
Braxton attended Hampton University[6] in Hampton, VA and during his matriculation, he started meeting other students that had a love for music which piqued his interest. At the age of 19, he met super producer Swizz Beatz[7] at NYC's WQHT Hot 97's[8] own Funkmaster Flex's [9] annual car show in 2001. Braxton then signed under Swizz Beatz Fullsurface/J Records[10] imprint for approximately 2 years. After that time, Braxton forged relationships and worked with Shae Haley, Chad Hugo, and Pharrell Williams of N.E.R.D.[11] from 2003-2004. N.E.R.D. ended up signed Braxton under the Blackhole/StarTrak[12] (also known as The Neptunes[13]) imprint for 2 years.
Braxton then met rapper Lupe Fiasco[14] in 2005 and started working on such albums as "The Cool" and "Food and Liquor." Shortly after, Braxton signed a deal to 1st & 15th Entertainment/Atlantic Records in 2012.
See main article: Derrick Drop Braxton discography.