DJ Drama Vs. DJ Khaled: Who's Really 'Takin' Over'?

With a few high-profile exceptions, DJs normally stay in the background, spinning the hits. If they're lucky, maybe they can shout out a few people over the microphone by night's end. But Atlanta's DJ Drama and Miami's DJ Khaled are as big as many of the artists they cue up on their radio shows, mixtapes and, now, their own LPs. Over the next few months, both DJs-turned-artists will release albums: Drama's highly anticipated debut, Gangsta Grillz: The Album, and Khaled's sophomore set, We the Best, due June 12. Khaled already has a leg up on Drama with his smash "We Takin' Over," with major radio play and a video in rotation. But don't sleep on Drama: As a Philly youngster, Drama was initially counted out, only to later launch the Aphilliates Music Group and take over the mixtape game. Here, MTV News pits the two friendly rivals against each other in a tale of the tape to find out who's really taking over. The Players DJ Drama The reigning Justo's Mixtape DJ of the Year, Drama has built a huge street buzz from Philadelphia to Atlanta and all points on the Internet with his underground mixtapes, which feature everyone from Young Jeezy to Lil Wayne to T.I. Now, following his arrest by the feds for allegedly producing illegal mixtapes (see "DJ Drama Arrested In Atlanta Mixtape Raid"), it's time for Drama to prove himself with his major-label debut. DJ Khaled This Palestinian-American DJ has been a staple on Miami radio and in South Beach clubs, and he has a knack for breaking future hits, including Rick Ross' massive anthem "Hustlin' " and tracks by Kanye West. Khaled has dropped a few notable mixtapes, but it was his indie debut with Koch Records â