Paranoia: A True Story

Paranoia: A True Story
Mixtape by
Dave East
ReleasedAugust 18, 2017 (2017-08-18)
Recorded2016–17
GenreHip hop
Length42:42
Labels
Producers
Dave East chronology
Kairi Chanel
(2016)		 Paranoia: A True Story
(2017)		 Karma
(2017)
Singles from Paranoia: A True Story
  1. "Perfect"
    Released: July 28, 2017
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Exclaim!8/10
Pitchfork7/10

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. The mixtape lead single, "Perfect", was released on July 28, 2017. The mixtape features guest appearances from Nas, Jeezy, Wiz Khalifa, French Montana and Chris Brown.

Background

Dave East announced the album's release date on August 2, 2017 via Instagram. Nearly a week later, he unveiled the album's official cover art. Two days before the album's release, the tracklist was revealed.

Track listing

Credits adapted from iTunes and Tidal.

Paranoia: A True Story
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Paranoia" (featuring Jeezy)
Nonstop Da Hitman3:06
2."The Hated" (skit)
  • Demetrius Daniels
  • Errol Brewster
  • Darryl Kornegay
 3:52
3."The Hated" (featuring Nas)
  • Brewster
  • Joe Cruz
Joe Joe Beats4:27
4."Phone Jumpin" (featuring Wiz Khalifa)
Reazy Renegade4:07
5."Jazzy" (Interlude)
  • Daniel Garcia
  • Francis Ubiera
  • Jazmine Pena
Buda & Grandz1:38
6."Perfect" (featuring Chris Brown)
  • Amadeus
  • The Breed
5:16
7."Found A Way"
  • CashMoneyAP
  • CLS Beatz
3:53
8."Maneuver" (featuring French Montana)
Harry Fraud3:29
9."Pop's Crazy" (skit)
  • Brewster
  • David Brewster Sr.
 0:53
10."My Dirty Little Secret"
  • Brewster
  • Garcia
  • Saul Sanchez
  • Cruz
  • Ubiera
  • Joe Joe Beats
  • Buda & Grandz[a]
  • DaSanchize[b]
3:33
11."Kairi Speaks" (skit)
  • Brewster
  • Kairi Brewster
 1:14
12."Wanna Be Me"
  • Brewster
  • Cruz
Joe Joe Beats3:34
13."Have You Ever"
  • Brewster
  • Garcia
  • Ubiera
  • Sanchez
  • Cruz
  • Joe Joe Beats
  • Buda & Grandz[a]
  • DaSanchize[b]
3:33
Total length:42:42

Notes

Charts

Chart (2017) Peak
position
Canadian Albums (Billboard)63
US Billboard 2009
US Top Rap Albums (Billboard)4
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)5

References

  1. ↑ Wallace, Riley (August 21, 2017). "Exclaim! Review". Exclaim.ca. Retrieved February 21, 2019.
  2. ↑ Corry, Kristin (August 28, 2017). "Dave East: Paranoia Album Review". Pitchfork.com. Retrieved February 21, 2019.
  3. 1 2 3 "Paranoia: A True Story by Dave East on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved August 18, 2017.
  4. ↑ "Perfect (feat. Chris Brown) - Single by Dave East on Apple Music". Apple Music. July 28, 2017. Retrieved August 18, 2017.
  5. ↑ blame it on MEKA (August 16, 2017). "Dave East Taps Nas, Jeezy, Wiz Khalifa & More For 'Paranoia' Tracklist". 2DOPEBOYZ. Retrieved August 18, 2017.
  6. ↑ Findlay, Mitch (August 2, 2017). "Dave East Announces "Paranoia" Release Date". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved August 16, 2017.
  7. ↑ A., Aaron (August 7, 2017). "Dave East Drops "Paranoia" Cover Art". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved August 18, 2017.
  8. ↑ Walker, Joe (August 16, 2017). "Dave East Reveals Tracklist for 'Paranoia: A True Story'". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved August 18, 2017.
  9. ↑ "Paranoia: A True Story / Dave East TIDAL". Tidal. Retrieved August 18, 2017.
  10. ↑ "Dave East Chart History (Canadian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved August 29, 2017.
  11. ↑ "Dave East Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved February 21, 2019.
  12. ↑ "Dave East Chart History (Top Rap Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved February 21, 2019.
  13. ↑ "Dave East Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved August 29, 2017.