PA Dre, born in Memphis, TN, raised in northwest PA, and currently residing in Sacramento, CA is a producer, artist, and director. He currently works as in-house producer for RJ Payne and Beautiful Payne entertainment, in addition to running his own production company, First Letter Enterprises LLC PA Dre comes from a family of musicians and has been producing music since the tender age of 8 after getting his first keyboard. Both his father and grandfather were exceptional percussionists with contributions to well known songs. His father played the original percussion in the song "Ring My Bell" by Anita Ward. His grandfather played percussion in the original "Shaft" theme song. PA Dre was introduced to RJ Payne, formerly known as battle rap legend Reign Man, by a mutual friend in 2014. They immediately recognized that they had great music chemistry and worked together to start Educated Ignorance Music Group. PA Dre produced 95% of the 2015 release "Max Payne" and together they created "The Ghost Of" series honoring late artists Big L, Prodigy, Big Pun, and Sean Price through tribute albums. The albums were well received by fans and caught the attention of Hip Hop's most important and influential figures. PA Dre has overcome adversity and has worked diligently to become one of underground Hip Hop's greatest and well respected producers with a long list of musical placements and contributions.