We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. As one of the current staples in Hip Hop, Dave East has been a subtle, yet noteworthy force in the industry. Since he stepped on the scene back in with his debut mixtape Change Of Plans , Dave has always found a way to elevate his lyrical abilities with every release that followed. Pressure Create Diamonds The COVID quarantine seems to have given Dave the proper space he needed to focus on his creativity, which has been the case for almost all musical artists this year. We were six songs in. We were planning a tour and all of that.

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David Lawrence Brewster Jr. East began his career in , and gained attention in from his eighth mixtape, Black Rose. His tenth mixtape, Kairi Chanel , was released in the same year and peaked at number 38 on the US Billboard East began his acting career in , where he had a role as himself in Being Mary Jane and The Breaks. He also had a supporting role in the Netflix film Beats as "Mister Ford". His debut studio album Survival was released on November 8, , and peaked at number 11 on the US Billboard David Lawrence Brewster, Jr. Shortly afterward, he started running into legal trouble in Baltimore, Maryland. The basketball dream was over for East but, it allowed the former hooper to focus more on his music career. In , he released his first mixtape Change of Plans which gained him a little recognition.
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We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our Cookie Policy. A strong lyricist adept at telling gritty street narratives, Harlem-based MC Dave East has a style heavily reminiscent of '90s New York hardcore rap, while sounding fresh enough to compete with the contemporary hip-hop landscape. After building a buzz with several independent mixtapes during the early s, East caught the attention of his favorite rapper, Nas , who signed him to Mass Appeal.
Necessity is the father of invention. Dave East grew up with hoop dreams but life lead him from the hard top to hip-hop. Born David Brewster, Jr.