Cool and Dre (born in Miami, Florida) are a team of hip hop producers, consisting of Andre Lyon and Marcello Valenzano from the North Miami area. They met in high school in chorus. They are best known for producing the hit singles "Hate It or Love It" for the The Game (featuring 50 Cent) and "New York" by Ja Rule (featuring Jadakiss and Fat Joe). "Hate It or Love It" peaked at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2005.
Cool and Dre recently worked with Eazy E's son, Lil Eazy on a song called "Gangsta Shit" which will appear on his forthcoming album, Prince of Compton. The album is expected in 2007.
Cool and Dre also produced the single "Rodeo" that is featured on Juvenile's 2006 The Reality Check.
They have started their own label, called Epidemic Records, which is distributed through Jive Records. Currently they are planning on releasing an album, entitled The Trunk where Dre sings and raps, but both of them are behind the production. The first single is "Chevy Ridin' High" featuring fellow Miami artist Rick Ross. They have also signed Tony Sunshine and Dirtbag to their label.
They graduated from North Miami Senior High School. Cool graduated in 1994 and Dre graduated in 1993.
Dre is currently dating singer Christina Milian
It has been rumoured that they charge $75,000 for the production of a song
Cool and Dre are set to work with Grammy Award winning pop superstar Whitney Houston on her upcoming comeback album.
They are currently working with Christina Milian in Miami on her upcoming 4th studio album.
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As we approach the last semifinalist round of this contest, I just want to thank God for allowing me to use my talent to express myself through music. Without him blessing me with the gift, the strength, the passion, the air in my lungs to breathe on the microphone…I wouldn’t be anything. My dedication for music has always been in my heart. My determination for winning, has gotten stronger each week. Although I have yet to win a round, I remain very humble and respectful to the other emcees and their talents. We’re all competing for the same thing and everybody can’t win. Since joining the site, and to this day, I’ve been through more than enough. Losing loved ones, friends, not being able to see my daughter like I want to. All this and more has made me a stronger person and I continue to P.U.S.H (Pray Until Something Happens). Even without the acronym, I will continue to push whether I win or not. If I do win, I will let all of my friends, family, and fans know…the only thing that will change about me, is the numbers in my bank account. I’m thankful for every vote that I get and I appreciate all the love and support. My ambition will not allow to stop grinding and just throw in the towel. At the end of the day, I just wanna be able to give people something worth listening to. Once again, I’d like to thank all who voted & showed love and support. God bless. -SLAP K.
