Kairi Chanel

Kairi Chanel
Mixtape by Dave East
Released September 30, 2016
Genre Hip hop
Length 63:59
Label Mass Appeal
Producer
  • Cardo
  • Mr. Authentic
  • Rich Icy
  • Money Montage
  • Buda & Grandz
  • Phonix Beats
  • Jerm
  • Mark Henry
  • Cashflo
  • Triple A
Dave East chronology
Hate Me Now
(2015)		 Kairi Chanel
(2016)

Kairi Chanel is the tenth mixtape[1] by American hip hop recording artist Dave East. 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]

Background and release

On 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

On 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]

Track listing

No. TitleProducer(s) Length
1. "It Was Written"  Mr. Authentic 4:12
2. "Type of Time"  Cardo 5:56
3. "Again"  
  • Rich Icy
  • Money Montage
 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)Cashflo 4:24
13. "Slow Down" (featuring Jazzy Amra)Cardo 4:08
14. "Don't Shoot"  Triple A 4:00
15. "Bad Boy On Death Row" (featuring The Game)
  • Buda & Grandz
  • Drumz & Rosez
 4:29

Charts

Chart (2016) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[8] 38
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[9] 3

References

  1. ↑ "Dave East's Twitter". October 3, 2016. Retrieved October 3, 2016.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Stream Dave East's Debut Album "Kairi Chanel"". HotNewHipHop. September 29, 2016. Retrieved September 30, 2016.
  3. ↑ "Dave East "Kairi Chanel" Album Artwork, Tracklist & Release Date". rapWAVE. September 16, 2016. Retrieved September 30, 2016.
  4. ↑ "Kairi Chanel by Dave East". iTunes. Retrieved September 30, 2016.
  5. ↑ "Dave East Talks Upcoming Project 'Kairi Chanel', Hints at Potential Feature On Nas' Next Album". Billboard. September 23, 2016. Retrieved September 30, 2016.
  6. ↑ "Dave East Releases Music Video For New Song "Keisha"". OnSMASH. September 16, 2016. Retrieved October 3, 2016.
  7. ↑ "Dave East - Type Of Time (Official Music Video)". rapWAVE. October 11, 2016. Retrieved October 12, 2016.
  8. ↑ "Dave East – Chart history" Billboard 200 for Dave East. Retrieved October 11, 2016.
  9. ↑ "Dave East – Chart history" Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums for Dave East. Retrieved October 11, 2016.
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