Dave East

Dave East

East performing in June 2016
Background information
Birth name David Brewster Jr.
Born (1988-06-03) June 3, 1988
East Harlem, Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States
Genres Hip hop
Occupation(s) Rapper
Years active 2010–present
Labels
Associated acts

David Brewster Jr. (born June 3, 1988), better known by his stage name Dave East, is an American rapper from East Harlem, New York. He gained attention in 2014 from his mixtape Black Rose. Since the release of his mixtape, East has been signed to rapper Nas' label Mass Appeal Records and has made a number of guest appearances. On October 1, 2015, East released his mixtape titled Hate Me Now with features from Nas, Mack Wilds, Pusha T and more. In 2016, East was chosen as part of the XXL magazine's 2016 "Freshman Class".

Early life

David Brewster Jr. was born in Harlem, New York and spent most of his life between Harlem and Queensbridge. He is of Bajan and Dominican descent.[1] At a young age East had a love for basketball however his true passion was writing rhymes, using his rhymes to keep him above the circumstances around him. At some point, he moved to Maryland where he played at Springbrook High School. Additionally, he played in the Amateur Athletic Union with then-future NBA players Ty Lawson, Greivis Vasquez and Kevin Durant. After Springbrook High School, East attended the University of Richmond, then transferring to Towson University, while also gaining attention from the NBA but ultimately decided to focus on his music.

Career

In 2010, he released his first mixtape Change of Plans which gained him a little of recognition.[2] He later released the mixtapes Insomnia, American Greed, Don't Sleep and No Regrets, solidifying his commitment to music.[3] In 2013, East periodically sold drugs throughout Harlem to support himself and his music.[4] He then released his sixth mixtape Gemini.[5]

East performing in June 2016.

In 2014, his music reached the ears of his favorite rapper Nas who quickly looked for ways to contact East. Unbeknownst to Nas, East was close friends with Nas's younger brother and fellow rapper Jungle who quickly introduced the two.[6] By summer 2014, East was the newest signee of Nas's new Mass Appeal Records along with Bishop Nehru, Fashawn, Boldy James and Run The Jewels.[6] In July 2014, he released his seventh mixtape Black Rose through the label, which received favorable reviews from music critics.[7][8] In 2015, he released his eighth mixtape Hate Me Now with features from Pusha T, Nas, Mack Wilds, Jadakiss, Styles P and more.[9][10] In February 2016, East's song "Cut It" peaked at number 9 on the Billboard Twitter Real-Time chart.[11] In June 2016, XXL magazine revealed their annual "Freshman Class" for 2016, which included East, along with other nine new artists.[12]

In September 2016, East was featured on the BET Hip Hop Awards cypher alongside Young M.A, Ms. Jade, Kur and Sam Black.[13] On September 29, 2016, he announced that he has signed a deal with Def Jam Recordings and the next day released the mixtape, Kairi Chanel,[14] which peaked at number 38 on the US Billboard 200.[15]

Artistry

East is known for his raw lyricism and dark storytelling about street life.[16][17] He is influenced by Styles P, Jadakiss, Cam'ron, Big Pun, Nas, The Notorious B.I.G., Raekwon, DMX, Tupac, Snoop Dogg and The Diplomats.[18][19]

Personal life

East is Muslim.[4] He has one daughter, Kairi Chanel, born on March 8, 2016.[20] He named one of his mixtapes after her.[14]

Discography

EPs

List of extended plays with release dates
Title Released
Born Broke, Die Rich[21]
(with Kur)
  • August 12, 2016

Mixtapes

List of mixtapes with release dates
Title Released
Change of Plans[2]
  • July 15, 2010
Insomnia[22]
  • 2011
American Greed[23]
  • July 6, 2011
Don't Sleep[24]
  • November 22, 2011
No Regrets[25]
  • August 13, 2012
Gemini[26]
  • April 15, 2013
Black Rose[27]
  • July 22, 2014
Straight Outta Harlem[28]
  • December 23, 2014
Hate Me Now[29]
  • October 1, 2015
Kairi Chanel[30]
  • September 30, 2016

Guest appearances

List of guest appearances, with other performing artists, showing year released and album name
Title Year Other artist(s) Album
"It's True" 2014 The Sparks Foundation, SayItAintTone, Rayven Justice Forever Madness: The Randy Savage EP
"Scream"[31] 2015 AD, Skeme Blue:89
"MMM (Remix)"[32] Cassidy, Fred Money, Vado, Red Café, Papoose, Maino, Uncle Murda, Fat Trel, Fred the Godson, Chubby Jag, Drag-On, J.R. Writer, Compton Menace Don't Trust Anyone 3
"The Locker Room" Statik Selektah Lucky 7
"Summertime Sadness"[33] Fabolous Summertime Shootout
"Everybody Say"[34] Trey Songz, MIKExANGEL To Whom It May Concern
"Welcome To NY" Styles P, Snype Life, Nino Man A Wise Guy and a Wise Guy
"Slippin'"[35] 2016 Meek Mill, Future 4/4 Part 2
"Headaches & Migraines"[33] Mac Miller Smoke Till I'm Dead
"All My Life"[36] Fat Trel SDMG 2
"Hold Me Down"[37] BJ The Chicago Kid N/A
"Dave East Freestyle" Top Shelf Premium Off Top Vol. 1
"For the Family"[38] Fabolous, Don Q Summertime Shootout 2
"Limitless"[39] Smoke DZA, Pete Rock Don't Smoke Rock

References

  1. ↑ Dave East Spits Bars with Rosenberg on Real Late. YouTube. 11 December 2014.
  2. 1 2 "Dave East - Change of Plans (Hosted by DJ Ill Will & DJ Rockst". HotNewHipHop. July 15, 2010. Retrieved July 15, 2016.
  3. ↑ "How They Came Up: The Dave East Story". Indie Hip Hop. October 31, 2014. Retrieved July 15, 2016.
  4. 1 2 "Dave East Has Harlem, Nas, and the Whole City Behind Him". Village Voice. September 29, 2015. Retrieved July 15, 2016.
  5. ↑ "Dave East - Gemini (Hosted by Adrian Swish)". HotNewHipHop. April 15, 2013. Retrieved July 15, 2016.
  6. 1 2 "Dave East Details Signing With Nas & Mass Appeal". HipHopDX. October 22, 2015. Retrieved July 15, 2016.
  7. ↑ "Dave East "Black Rose" Cover Art, Tracklist & Mixtape Stream". HipHopDX. August 5, 2014. Retrieved July 15, 2016.
  8. ↑ "Is Dave East Destined For Greatness?". The Source. July 12, 2016. Retrieved July 15, 2016.
  9. ↑ "How They Came Up: The Dave East Story". Indie Hip Hop.
  10. ↑ Schwartz, Danny (1 October 2015). "Dave East - Hate Me Now [New Mixtape]". HotNewHipHop.
  11. ↑ "Billboard Twitter Emerging Artists". Billboard. Retrieved September 3, 2016.
  12. ↑ "2016 XXL Freshman Class Cover". XXL. June 13, 2016. Retrieved July 15, 2016.
  13. ↑ "Dave East, Young M.A & More Trade Bars On 2016 BET Cypher". HipHopDX. October 4, 2016. Retrieved October 12, 2016.
  14. 1 2 "Stream Dave East's Debut Album "Kairi Chanel"". HotNewHipHop. September 29, 2016. Retrieved September 30, 2016.
  15. ↑ "Dave East - Chart history". Billboard. Retrieved September 30, 2016.
  16. ↑ "Dave East Reps Harlem in His Version of Fat Joe's "All The Way Up"". Highsnobiety. April 11, 2016. Retrieved July 15, 2016.
  17. ↑ "Dave East Echoes A Nostalgic New York Street Vibe On 'Hate Me Now'". TheRapfest. October 12, 2015. Retrieved July 15, 2016.
  18. ↑ "Dave East - 2016 XXL Freshman Class". XXL. June 28, 2016. Retrieved July 15, 2016.
  19. ↑ "Mass Appeal — Mass Appeal Issue 56: On Deck". Mass Appeal. June 15, 2015. Retrieved July 15, 2016.
  20. ↑ "BABY SCOOP: Rapper Dave East Welcomes A Baby Girl". Ice Cream Convos. March 9, 2016. Retrieved July 11, 2016.
  21. ↑ "Stream Dave East & Kur's "Born Broke, Die Rich" EP". HotNewHipHop. August 12, 2016. Retrieved September 30, 2016.
  22. ↑ "Interview: Dave East Is Harlem's New Wave". Vibe. October 14, 2014. Retrieved July 15, 2016.
  23. ↑ "Dave East - American Greed". HotNewHipHop. July 6, 2011. Retrieved July 15, 2016.
  24. ↑ "Dave East - Don't Sleep (Hosted by DJ Radio)". HotNewHipHop. November 22, 2011. Retrieved July 15, 2016.
  25. ↑ "No Regrets by Dave East". iTunes. Retrieved July 15, 2016.
  26. ↑ "Dave East - Gemini (Hosted by Adrian Swish)". HotNewHipHop. April 15, 2013. Retrieved July 15, 2016.
  27. ↑ "Dave East - Black Rose". HotNewHipHop. July 22, 2014. Retrieved July 15, 2016.
  28. ↑ "Dave East - Straight Outta Harlem". HotNewHipHop. December 23, 2014. Retrieved July 15, 2016.
  29. ↑ "Dave East - Hate Me Now". HotNewHipHop. October 1, 2015. Retrieved July 15, 2016.
  30. ↑ "Dave East's Twitter". October 3, 2015. Retrieved October 3, 2016.
  31. ↑ Lilah, Rose (2015-04-13). "AD - Blue:89 | Download & Listen [New Mixtape]". Hotnewhiphop.com. Retrieved 2016-09-05.
  32. ↑ Homie, Big. (2015-06-18) New Music: Cassidy Ft. Fred Money, Vado, JR Writer, Red Cafe, Papoose, Maino, Uncle Murda, Fat Trel, Fred The Godson, Chubby Jag, Drag-On, Dave East & Compton Menace “MMM (Remix)”. Rap Radar. Retrieved on 2016-02-20.
  33. 1 2 Smith, Trevor (2016-04-20). "Mac Miller - Headaches and Migraines Feat. Dave East (Prod. By Cardo) | Download & Listen [New Song]". Hotnewhiphop.com. Retrieved 2016-09-05.
  34. ↑ Smith, Trevor (2015-11-28). "Trey Songz - To Whom It May Concern | Download & Listen [New Mixtape]". Hotnewhiphop.com. Retrieved 2016-09-05.
  35. ↑ Walker, Angus (2016-01-30). "Meek Mill - 4/4 Part 2 | Download & Listen [New Mixtape]". Hotnewhiphop.com. Retrieved 2016-09-05.
  36. ↑ Schwartz, Danny (2016-06-14). "FAT TREL - All My Life Feat. Dave East | Stream [New Song]". Hotnewhiphop.com. Retrieved 2016-09-05.
  37. ↑ Schwartz, Danny (2016-06-15). "Dave East & BJ The Chicago Kid - Hold Me Down | Stream [New Song]". Hotnewhiphop.com. Retrieved 2016-09-05.
  38. ↑ "Fabolous - Summertime Shootout 2". HotNewHipHop. September 3, 2016. Retrieved September 28, 2016.
  39. ↑ "Smoke DZA And Pete Rock Share Video For 'Limitless' Featuring Dave East". Complex. Retrieved December 1, 2016.

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