Kairi Chanel is the tenth mixtape by American hip hop recording artist Dave East.[1] It was released on September 30, 2016, by Mass Appeal Records.[2] The mixtape features guest appearances from 2 Chainz, Sevyn Streeter, Fabolous, Cam'ron, Beanie Sigel, Jazzy Amra and The Game.[2] Kairi Chanel was named after East's daughter.[2]
| Kairi Chanel | ||||
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| Released | September 30, 2016 | |||
| Recorded | 2015–2016 | |||
| Genre | Hip hop | |||
| Length | 63:59 | |||
| Label | Mass Appeal | |||
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Background and release
editOn September 16, 2016, Dave East announced the mixtape's release date, also sharing the track listing and the artwork.[3] On September 29, East appeared on Power 105.1's The Breakfast Club, where he announced that he has signed a deal with Def Jam Recordings.[2] He released Kairi Chanel on the next day.[4] While talking about the mixtape in an interview with Billboard, East said;[5]
[Kairi Chanel] I feel is my best work to date. I named it after my daughter, because she’s the greatest and most defining moment of my life. Everything I’ve done up until now has led me to her, so I translated that into music.
Promotion
editOn September 16, 2016, a music video directed by Fred Focus was released for the track "Keisha".[6] On October 11, 2016, East released a music video for the track "Type of Time", which was directed by Fred Focus.[7] On January 11, 2017, the music video for "30 Niggaz" was released.[8] On January 30, 2017, East released the Joe Puma-directed music video for "It Was Written".[9]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "It Was Written (Intro)" | Mr. Authentic | 4:12 |
| 2. | "Type of Time" | Cardo | 5:56 |
| 3. | "Again" |
| 3:29 |
| 4. | "Can't Ignore" (featuring 2 Chainz) | Cardo | 4:01 |
| 5. | "From the Heart" (featuring Sevyn Streeter) | Buda & Grandz | 4:11 |
| 6. | "30 Niggaz" | Buda & Grandz | 4:44 |
| 7. | "Keisha" | Mr. Authentic | 4:23 |
| 8. | "Eyes On Me" (featuring Fabolous) | Phonix Beats | 6:23 |
| 9. | "S.D.E." (featuring Cam'ron) | Mr. Authentic | 3:40 |
| 10. | "Don Pablo" | Tha Jerm | 2:22 |
| 11. | "The Only Thing" | Mark Henry | 3:43 |
| 12. | "The Real Is Back" (featuring Beanie Sigel) | Beanie Sigel | 4:24 |
| 13. | "Slow Down" (featuring Jazzy Amra) | Cardo | 4:08 |
| 14. | "Don't Shoot" | Triple A | 4:00 |
| No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15. | "Bad Boy on Death Row" (featuring The Game) |
| 4:26 |
Charts
edit| Chart (2016) | Peak position |
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| US Billboard 200[10] | 38 |
| US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[11] | 3 |
References
edit- ^ "Dave East's Twitter". October 3, 2016. Retrieved October 3, 2016.
- ^ a b c d "Stream Dave East's Debut Album "Kairi Chanel"". HotNewHipHop. September 29, 2016. Retrieved September 30, 2016.
- ^ "Dave East "Kairi Chanel" Album Artwork, Tracklist & Release Date". rapWAVE. September 16, 2016. Retrieved September 30, 2016.
- ^ "Kairi Chanel by Dave East". iTunes. Retrieved September 30, 2016.
- ^ "Dave East Talks Upcoming Project 'Kairi Chanel', Hints at Potential Feature On Nas' Next Album". Billboard. September 23, 2016. Retrieved September 30, 2016.
- ^ "Dave East Releases Music Video For New Song "Keisha"". OnSMASH. September 16, 2016. Retrieved October 3, 2016.
- ^ "Dave East - Type Of Time (Official Music Video)". rapWAVE. October 11, 2016. Retrieved October 12, 2016.
- ^ "Dave East's "30 N***az" Visual Typifies NY Hip-Hop". Respect. January 11, 2017. Retrieved January 11, 2017.
- ^ "Watch Dave East "It Was Written" Music Video". OnSMASH. January 30, 2017. Retrieved January 30, 2017.
- ^ "Dave East Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved October 11, 2016.
- ^ "Dave East Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved October 11, 2016.