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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Dave East chronology | ||||
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Singles from Paranoia: A True Story | ||||
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Source | Rating |
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]
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]
Credits adapted from iTunes and Tidal. [3] [9]
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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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
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 |
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