DC4 (mixtape) explained

DC4
Type:	Mixtape
Artist:	Meek Mill
Cover:	Dreamchasers4.jpg
Released:	October 27, 2016
Recorded:	2015–16
Length:	55:38
Prev Title:	4/4
Prev Year:	2016
Next Title:	Meekend Music
Next Year:	2017

DC4 (abbreviation of Dreamchasers 4) is the eleventh mixtape by American rapper Meek Mill.^[1] It was released on October 27, 2016, by Maybach Music Group, Dream Chasers Records and Atlantic Records. The mixtape serves as the fourth installment of his Dreamchasers series, following Dreamchasers 3 (2013). It features guest appearances from Tory Lanez, Lil Uzi Vert, Nicki Minaj, Quavo, Don Q, Young Thug, 21 Savage, YFN Lucci, Maybach Music Group, Guordan Banks, Pusha T, Lil Snupe, and French Montana.^{[2] [3]}

Cover art

Artist R. Craig designed the artwork for DC4, recreating a mugshot of Meek when he was 18 years old. Meek spoke to Billboard about the police brutality he experienced before taking the image, He said, "[I had] a concussion, stitches, braids ripped out," he said. "My blood was on the ceiling, on the floor."^{[4] [5]}

Commercial performance

DC4 debuted at number three on the US Billboard 200, moving 87,000 units in its first week, with 45,000 pure album sales.^[6]

Track listing

Track notes

• signifies a co-producer
• signifies an additional producer
• "The Difference" features background vocals from Desiigner
• "Blue Notes" features additional vocals from British guitarist Snowy White
• "You Know" features additional vocals from Nicki Minaj
• "Outro" features additional vocals from Rihmeek "Papi" Williams, who is Meek Mill's son

Sample credits

• "On the Regular" contains samples of "O Fortuna", performed by Carl Orff; and "Hate Me Now", performed by Nas and Puff Daddy.
• "Blessed Up" contains samples of "Think (About It)", performed by Lyn Collins.
• "Blue Notes" contains samples of "Midnight Blues", performed by Snowy White, who is featured in the song.
• "Outro" contains uncredited samples of "Dreams & Nightmares", performed by Meek Mill.

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2016)	Peak position
Australian Albums (ARIA)^[7]	58
French Albums (SNEP)^[8]	131
New Zealand Heatseekers Albums (RMNZ)^[9]	4

Year-end charts

Notes and References

1. Web site: DC4 by Meek Mill on Apple Music. . October 27, 2016.
2. Web site: Meek Mill's 'DC4' Mixtape Will Drop Tomorrow. October 27, 2016.
3. Web site: MEEK MILL REVEALS 'DC4' MIXTAPE IS DROPPING TOMORROW. . October 27, 2016.
4. Meek Mill Opens Up About His Relationship With Nicki Minaj, His Beefs and Why He's 'Scared to Be Political': Exclusive. . October 27, 2016.
5. Web site: Meek Mill Is Finally Dropping 'DC4' Tomorrow. October 27, 2016.
6. Jeezy Earns His Third No. 1 Album on Billboard 200 Chart With 'Trap or Die 3'. Billboard. Caulfield. Keith. November 7, 2016. November 7, 2016.
7. Web site: ARIA CHART WATCH #393. auspOp. November 5, 2016. November 5, 2016. December 4, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201204231316/https://www.auspop.com.au/2016/11/aria-chart-watch-393/. dead.
8. Web site: Le Top de la semaine : Top Albums Fusionnes - SNEP (Week 44, 2016). Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique. fr. November 7, 2016.
9. Web site: NZ Heatseekers Albums Chart. Recorded Music NZ. November 7, 2016. November 4, 2016.
10. Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 2016. Billboard. July 2, 2020.