Kairi Chanel Explained

Kairi Chanel
Type:Mixtape
Artist:Dave East
Cover:Kairi-channel.jpg
Border:yes
Released:September 30, 2016
Recorded:2015–2016
Genre:Hip hop
Length:63:59
Label:Mass Appeal
Prev Title:Hate Me Now
Prev Year:2015
Next Year:2017

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. Kairi Chanel was named after East's daughter.

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. He released Kairi Chanel on the next day.[4] While talking about the mixtape in an interview with Billboard, East said;[5]

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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Dave East's Twitter. October 3, 2016. October 3, 2016.
  2. Web site: Stream Dave East's Debut Album "Kairi Chanel". HotNewHipHop. September 29, 2016. September 30, 2016.
  3. Web site: Dave East "Kairi Chanel" Album Artwork, Tracklist & Release Date. rapWAVE. September 16, 2016. September 30, 2016.
  4. Web site: Kairi Chanel by Dave East. iTunes. September 30, 2016.
  5. Web site: Dave East Talks Upcoming Project 'Kairi Chanel', Hints at Potential Feature On Nas' Next Album. Billboard. September 23, 2016. September 30, 2016.
  6. Web site: Dave East Releases Music Video For New Song "Keisha". OnSMASH. September 16, 2016. October 3, 2016.
  7. Web site: Dave East - Type Of Time (Official Music Video). rapWAVE. October 11, 2016. October 12, 2016.
  8. Web site: Dave East’s "30 N***az" Visual Typifies NY Hip-Hop. Respect.. January 11, 2017. January 11, 2017.
  9. Web site: Watch Dave East "It Was Written" Music Video. OnSMASH. January 30, 2017. January 30, 2017.