Paranoia: A True Story is the eleventh mixtape by American rapper Dave East. It was released on August 18, 2017, by Def Jam Recordings, Mass Appeal Records and From The Dirt Records.[3] The mixtape lead single, "Perfect", was released on July 28, 2017.[4] The mixtape features guest appearances from Nas, Jeezy, Wiz Khalifa, French Montana and Chris Brown.[5]
| Paranoia: A True Story | ||||
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| Released | August 18, 2017 | |||
| Recorded | 2016–17 | |||
| Genre | Hip hop | |||
| Length | 42:42 | |||
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| Singles from Paranoia: A True Story | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Exclaim! | 8/10[1] |
| Pitchfork | 7/10[2] |
Background edit
Dave East announced the album's release date on August 2, 2017 via Instagram.[6] Nearly a week later, he unveiled the album's official cover art.[7] Just two days before the album's release, the tracklist was revealed.[8]
Track listing edit
Credits adapted from iTunes and Tidal.[3][9]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Paranoia" (featuring Jeezy) |
| Nonstop Da Hitman | 3:06 |
| 2. | "The Hated" (skit) |
| 3:52 | |
| 3. | "The Hated" (featuring Nas) |
| Joe Joe Beats | 4:27 |
| 4. | "Phone Jumpin" (featuring Wiz Khalifa) |
| Reazy Renegade | 4:07 |
| 5. | "Jazzy" (Interlude) |
| Buda & Grandz | 1:38 |
| 6. | "Perfect" (featuring Chris Brown) |
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| 5:16 |
| 7. | "Found A Way" |
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| 3:53 |
| 8. | "Maneuver" (featuring French Montana) |
| Harry Fraud | 3:29 |
| 9. | "Pop's Crazy" (skit) |
| 0:53 | |
| 10. | "My Dirty Little Secret" |
| 3:33 | |
| 11. | "Kairi Speaks" (skit) |
| 1:14 | |
| 12. | "Wanna Be Me" |
| Joe Joe Beats | 3:34 |
| 13. | "Have You Ever" |
| 3:33 | |
| Total length: | 42:42 | |||
Notes
- ^[a] signifies a co-producer
- ^[b] signifies an additional producer
- "Jazzy" features additional vocals from Jazzy Amra
- "Found a Way" features additional vocals from D'anna Stewart
- "Kairi Speaks" features additional vocals from Kairi Brewster
- "Have You Ever" features background vocals from Katrina Russ
Charts edit
| Chart (2017) | Peak position |
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| Canadian Albums (Billboard)[10] | 63 |
| US Billboard 200[11] | 9 |
| US Top Rap Albums (Billboard)[12] | 4 |
| US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[13] | 5 |
References edit
- ^ Wallace, Riley (August 21, 2017). "Exclaim! Review". Exclaim.ca. Retrieved February 21, 2019.
- ^ Corry, Kristin (August 28, 2017). "Dave East: Paranoia Album Review". Pitchfork.com. Retrieved February 21, 2019.
- ^ a b c "Paranoia: A True Story by Dave East on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved August 18, 2017.
- ^ "Perfect (feat. Chris Brown) - Single by Dave East on Apple Music". Apple Music. 28 July 2017. Retrieved August 18, 2017.
- ^ blame it on MEKA (August 16, 2017). "Dave East Taps Nas, Jeezy, Wiz Khalifa & More For 'Paranoia' Tracklist". 2DOPEBOYZ. Retrieved August 18, 2017.
- ^ Findlay, Mitch (August 2, 2017). "Dave East Announces "Paranoia" Release Date". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved August 16, 2017.
- ^ A., Aaron (August 7, 2017). "Dave East Drops "Paranoia" Cover Art". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved August 18, 2017.
- ^ Walker, Joe (August 16, 2017). "Dave East Reveals Tracklist for 'Paranoia: A True Story'". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved August 18, 2017.
- ^ "Paranoia: A True Story / Dave East TIDAL". Tidal. Retrieved August 18, 2017.
- ^ "Dave East Chart History (Canadian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved August 29, 2017.
- ^ "Dave East Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved February 21, 2019.
- ^ "Dave East Chart History (Top Rap Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved February 21, 2019.
- ^ "Dave East Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved August 29, 2017.