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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Paranoia: A True Story is the debut extended play (EP) by American rapper Dave East. It was released on August 18, 2017, by Def Jam Recordings, Mass Appeal Records and From The Dirt Records.[1] This EP serves as a prelude towards Dave East's debut studio album.[2] The EP's lead single, "Perfect", was released on July 28, 2017.[3] The EP features guest appearances from Nas, Jeezy, Wiz Khalifa, French Montana and Chris Brown.[4]
Background
Dave East announced the EP's release date on August 2, 2017 via Instagram.[5] Nearly a week later, he unveiled the EP's official cover art.[6] Just two days before the EP's release, the tracklist was revealed.[7]
Track listing
Credits adapted from iTunes and Tidal.[1][8]
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" |
| CashMoneyAP | 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
Chart (2017) | Peak position |
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Canadian Albums (Billboard)[9] | 63 |
US Billboard 200[10] | 9 |
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[11] | 5 |
References
- ^ a b c "Paranoia: A True Story by Dave East on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved August 18, 2017.
- ^ Lamarre, Carl (August 16, 2017). "Dave East Talks New EP 'Paranoia', Handling Fame & Collaborating With Drake". Billboard. Retrieved August 19, 2017.
- ^ "Perfect (feat. Chris Brown) - Single by Dave East on Apple Music". Apple Music. 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.
- ^ Caulfield, Keith (August 27, 2017). "Brand New Scores First No. 1 Album on Billboard 200 Chart With 'Science Fiction'". Billboard. Retrieved August 28, 2017.
- ^ "Dave East Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved August 29, 2017.