DeAndre Jurell Pulliam, professionally known as Kool Kidd Dre, is a singer, rapper, and producer from Mt. Vernon, New York. Kool Kidd Dre was influenced by rappers like JAY-Z, Big Pun, and Eminem while still in elementary school. He was eager to learn about producing because he was impressed by artists like Kanye West and Pharrell Williams who made their own beats. Once his mom passed from breast cancer at 13, he dove into his music to escape the noise. After graduating from The Institute of Audio Research in New York City and further developing his skills as an engineer, Kool Kidd Dre has been able to take full control of his own sound. He's released 4 EPs, 1 single, and 1 instrumental project as producer. In 2021 Kool Kidd Dre collaborated with his fellow Stainless Global label mates Steelyone and Soleil Laurent on the album RYDE ... A Traveling Love Story. He's also recently worked with hip hop legends Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth, Polish sensation Tymek, and Asian superstar Dwagie. Kool Kidd Dre has performed at SXSW for multiple years, opening for acts such as Ace Hood, PnB Rock, Metro Boomin, Twista, and Wyclef Jean. He's also performed many international dates in several countries including Taiwan, France, and Poland. On Feb. 12th he will release "It's Not Me, It's You," a 3 song EP. A video for the lead single "On and Off" drops Feb. 8th. March 5th is the release date for "Work Bae," the first single from his debut album "5GZ Later" which will be released May 19th.