In 2014, a young East Harlem rapper by the name of Dave East earned top draft pick under Mass Appeal Records, chosen by the man, Nas, himself. In less than a week, East is scheduled to release his latest mixtape, which he boasts as his “best work to date”.
September 30th marks the debut of his Kairi Chanel. Named after East's own daughter, the proud Harlem artist describes it as a lyrical translation of his greatest and most defining moments in life, which he aspires to utilize in sparking a modern Hip-hop renaissance:
“I want my Freshman year to be remembered as when New York City woke the f—k back up again,” East explained to XXL during the Freshman cover session, “Legends always do what they do, Jadakiss Fabolous, Styles, they got New York etched in stone, but I want to be remembered that it was a breath of fresh air that came in the game from Harlem.”
With his forthcoming mixtape closing in on its release, East also hinted at an interesting proposition pertaining to his Mass Appeal boss' latest project: “It's fire,” mentioned East at the 2016 BET Hip Hop Awards, “I might be on it,” snickering while saying so.
Although East's statement is currently just matter of speculation, Nas met fans with confidence pertaining to his 12th studio album:
“I'm in my zone. And that's just what it is,” Nas reported to DX, “I always stuck to my message and my way, and that might not work for anybody else. I wouldn't suggest that people follow me, but I feel like the ones that can see where I'm going and they see some good in it, and if I can make somebody happy with the moves and inspire somebody over there, then I inspire a generation.”
Despite being shrouded in rumors, both the young East Harlem rapper and the Mass Appeal Mogul seemingly share a common goal with both their respective forthcoming projects. Furthermore, the speculations prove an interesting notion to the Hip-hop industry.
Make sure to keep sync with Dave East's Kairi Chanel, which launches onto the charts this Friday, September 30th, and keep alert with further news regarding his rumored appearance on Nas' new album.
By Jods Arboleda for RAPStation.com
