Donovan M.

1BADAZZ DRUMMER aka THE BOAT (Baddest-Of-All-Time) is a professional drummer currently residing in Atlanta, GA, with roots in Gastonia, NC. He is a one-man band and expert in playing all styles of music. 1BAD is known for giving all who witness him in action a treat they will never forget – 1BAD AZZ MEMORY. An extremely talented and energetic live performer, 1BAD has performed, recorded, and/or toured with over 40 prominent celebrities including, but not limited to: triple platinum producer JohnBoy on the Track (a.k.a. Wobble Man), NAS, Goodie Mob, Backbone, Sleepy Brown, Daz Dillinger, 69 Boyz, Mykko Montana, Wu-Tang Clan, Q of Cypha House, Babe Animal, Shonte Renee, Syreeta J, Ying Yang Twins, DJ Smurf, DJ Unk, DJ Taz, the legendary DJ Jelly, The Eastside Boyz, Trouble Funk, Mr. Cheeks, Grand Hustle, and many more. 1BAD is affiliated with Southern Style DJs and Oomp Camp. He appeared as the drummer in the video for “Woman’s Got to Have It”, Calvin Richardson’s Grammy-nominated cover of the Bobby Womack classic. He has showcased his talent at three celebrity basketball games and 65 schools a year throughout metro Atlanta as part of the Anti-Bully Tour. His drumming, in collaboration with producer and OutKast musician David Whild, is also featured in a score for the movie Wolfman in the City, which was released in 2020. When 1BAD is not on the drums, he is managing and branding his very own clothing line 1B WORLD, which stands for “1BAD Way Of Realizing Love Dominates.” 1BAD is available for lessons, shows, studio recordings, event planning and promoting. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to him for all your drumming needs. He is indeed the BOAT: Baddest Of All Time!