Drumline: A New Beat 🎯

The story follows (Alexandra Shipp), a talented drummer from an upper-class Brooklyn family. Defying her parents' wishes, she enrolls at the fictional Atlanta A&T University with the singular goal of revitalizing their once-famed drumline.

as Dr. Nia Phillips: The university dean who shares a history with Sean Taylor. Drumline: A New Beat

Drumline: A New Beat is a 2014 television film directed by Bille Woodruff and serves as the sequel to the 2002 cult classic Drumline . Produced by VH1 and executive produced by Nick Cannon , the film captures the sound and competitive spirit of Historically Black College and University (HBCU) marching bands while introducing a fresh perspective centered on a female lead. The story follows (Alexandra Shipp), a talented drummer

as Dani Raymond: The ambitious freshman drummer determined to break barriers in the male-dominated drumline. Nia Phillips: The university dean who shares a

Dani faces several obstacles on her journey to becoming the first female section leader, including:

: Balancing her individual ambition with the discipline required for a collective unit.