Paranoia: A True Story

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Paranoia: A True Story
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Mixtape by
Dave East
ReleasedAugust 18, 2017 (2017-08-18)
Recorded2016–17
Genre Hip hop
Length42:42
Label
Producer
Dave East chronology
Kairi Chanel
(2016)		Paranoia: A True Story
(2017)		Karma
(2017)
Singles from Paranoia: A True Story
  1. "Perfect"
    Released: July 28, 2017
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Exclaim! 8/10 [1]
Pitchfork 7/10 [2]

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]

Contents

Background

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] Two days before the album's release, the tracklist was revealed. [8]

Track listing

Credits adapted from iTunes and Tidal. [3] [9]

Paranoia: A True Story [3]
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Paranoia" (featuring Jeezy)
 Nonstop Da Hitman 3:06
2."The Hated" (skit)
  • Demetrius Daniels
  • Errol Brewster
  • Darryl Kornegay
 3:52
3."The Hated" (featuring Nas)
  • Brewster
  • Joe Cruz
Joe Joe Beats4:27
4."Phone Jumpin" (featuring Wiz Khalifa)
Reazy Renegade4:07
5."Jazzy" (Interlude)
  • Daniel Garcia
  • Francis Ubiera
  • Jazmine Pena
Buda & Grandz1:38
6."Perfect" (featuring Chris Brown)
  • Amadeus
  • The Breed
5:16
7."Found A Way"
  • CashMoneyAP
  • CLS Beatz
3:53
8."Maneuver" (featuring French Montana)
 Harry Fraud 3:29
9."Pop's Crazy" (skit)
  • Brewster
  • David Brewster Sr.
 0:53
10."My Dirty Little Secret"
  • Brewster
  • Garcia
  • Saul Sanchez
  • Cruz
  • Ubiera
  • Joe Joe Beats
  • Buda & Grandz [a]
  • DaSanchize [b]
3:33
11."Kairi Speaks" (skit)
  • Brewster
  • Kairi Brewster
 1:14
12."Wanna Be Me"
  • Brewster
  • Cruz
Joe Joe Beats3:34
13."Have You Ever"
  • Brewster
  • Garcia
  • Ubiera
  • Sanchez
  • Cruz
  • Joe Joe Beats
  • Buda & Grandz [a]
  • DaSanchize [b]
3:33
Total length:42:42

Notes

Charts

Chart (2017)Peak
position
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

  1. ↑ Wallace, Riley (August 21, 2017). "Exclaim! Review". Exclaim.ca. Retrieved February 21, 2019.
  2. ↑ Corry, Kristin (August 28, 2017). "Dave East: Paranoia Album Review". Pitchfork.com. Retrieved February 21, 2019.
  3. 1 2 3 "Paranoia: A True Story by Dave East on Apple Music". Apple Music . Retrieved August 18, 2017.
  4. ↑ "Perfect (feat. Chris Brown) - Single by Dave East on Apple Music". Apple Music. 28 July 2017. Retrieved August 18, 2017.
  5. ↑ blame it on MEKA (August 16, 2017). "Dave East Taps Nas, Jeezy, Wiz Khalifa & More For 'Paranoia' Tracklist". 2DOPEBOYZ . Retrieved August 18, 2017.
  6. ↑ Findlay, Mitch (August 2, 2017). "Dave East Announces "Paranoia" Release Date". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved August 16, 2017.
  7. ↑ A., Aaron (August 7, 2017). "Dave East Drops "Paranoia" Cover Art". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved August 18, 2017.
  8. ↑ Walker, Joe (August 16, 2017). "Dave East Reveals Tracklist for 'Paranoia: A True Story'". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved August 18, 2017.
  9. ↑ "Paranoia: A True Story / Dave East TIDAL". Tidal . Retrieved August 18, 2017.
  10. ↑ "Dave East Chart History (Canadian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved August 29, 2017.
  11. ↑ "Dave East Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved February 21, 2019.
  12. ↑ "Dave East Chart History (Top Rap Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved February 21, 2019.
  13. ↑ "Dave East Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved August 29, 2017.
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