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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.[2] Kairi Chanel was named after East's daughter.[2]

Kairi Chanel
Mixtape by Dave East
Released	September 30, 2016
Recorded	2015 - 2016
Genre	Hip hop
Length	63:59
Label	Mass Appeal
Producer	Cardo Mr. Authentic Rich Icy Money Montage Buda & Grandz Phonix Beats Tha Jerm Mark Henry Cashflo Triple A
Dave East chronology
Hate Me Now (2015) Kairi Chanel (2016) Paranoia: A True Story (2017)

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

[Kairi Chanel] I feel is my best work to date. I named it after my daughter, because she’s the greatest and most defining moment of my life. Everything I’ve done up until now has led me to her, so I translated that into music.

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]

Track listing

Charts

Chart (2016)	Peak position
US Billboard 200[10]	38
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[11]	3

References

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