Kairi Chanel

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
Mixtape by
Dave East
ReleasedSeptember 30, 2016
Recorded2015 - 2016
GenreHip hop
Length63:59
LabelMass Appeal
Producer
  • Cardo
  • Mr. Authentic
  • Rich Icy
  • Money Montage
  • Buda & Grandz
  • Phonix Beats
  • Tha Jerm
  • Mark Henry
  • Cashflo
  • Triple A
Dave East chronology
Hate Me Now
(2015)		 Kairi Chanel
(2016)		 Paranoia: A True Story
(2017)

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] 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
No.TitleProducer(s)Length
1."It Was Written (Intro)"Mr. Authentic4:12
2."Type of Time"Cardo5:56
3."Again"
  • Rich Icy
  • Money Montage
3:29
4."Can't Ignore" (featuring 2 Chainz)Cardo4:01
5."From the Heart" (featuring Sevyn Streeter)Buda & Grandz4:11
6."30 Niggaz"Buda & Grandz4:44
7."Keisha"Mr. Authentic4:23
8."Eyes On Me" (featuring Fabolous)Phonix Beats6:23
9."S.D.E." (featuring Cam'ron)Mr. Authentic3:40
10."Don Pablo"Tha Jerm2:22
11."The Only Thing"Mark Henry3:43
12."The Real Is Back" (featuring Beanie Sigel)Beanie Sigel4:24
13."Slow Down" (featuring Jazzy Amra)Cardo4:08
14."Don't Shoot"Triple A4:00
Apple Music and iTunes bonus track
No.TitleProducer(s)Length
15."Bad Boy on Death Row" (featuring The Game)
  • Buda & Grandz
  • Drumz & Rosez
4:26

Charts
Chart (2016) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[10] 38
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[11] 3

References
  1. "Dave East's Twitter". October 3, 2016. Retrieved October 3, 2016.
  2. "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's "30 N***az" Visual Typifies NY Hip-Hop". Respect. January 11, 2017. Retrieved January 11, 2017.
  9. "Watch Dave East "It Was Written" Music Video". OnSMASH. January 30, 2017. Retrieved January 30, 2017.
  10. "Dave East Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved October 11, 2016.
  11. "Dave East Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved October 11, 2016.
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