Dave East has unveiled the star-studded lineup for his upcoming mixtape Karma 3, featuring Popcaan, Mary J Blige, Trey Songz, Trouble, Young Dolph, Benny the Butcher, and more.
The 15-track project will also feature his previous singles, "Handsome," "Menace" and "Believe it or Not."
For the latter part of the year, the New York rapper has been gearing up to release the third installment of his Karma series, as one of the most promising artists of today. Karma 3 marks East's first major project since his 2019 debut Survival, which debuted at No. 11 on Billboard's 200 albums chart. The Nas protégé began the series in 2017 and followed up with Karma 2 in 2018.
East is often praised for his raw lyricism and unique storytelling, inspired by fellow New York rap legends such as Notorious B.I.G. Styles P, Jadakiss, Cam’ron, and Big Pun.
After a slew of mixtapes and nabbing a spot in XXL's Freshman Class of 2016, Dave joined the Def Jam roster and closed out the year with a guest appearance on Lin-Manuel Miranda's The Hamilton Mixtape. So far, people are excited about the drop, asking him if certain songs will be included. Will you be checking out Karma 3 when it drops in two weeks? Make sure to pencil in that date on your calendar if so.
David Lawrence Brewster, Jr. was born in New York City and spent his life between East Harlem where his mother resided, and Queensbridge where he lived with his aunt in his late adolescent life. The rapper is of Bajan, Louisiana Creole,[1] and Dominican descent[2] He played basketball, and football at Springbrook High School in Silver Spring, MD near Washington, D.C.
[3] Additionally, he played in the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) with then-future NBA players Ty Lawson, Greivis Vasquez and developed a close friendship with current Brooklyn Nets all-star, small-forward Kevin Durant. After Springbrook High School, East attended the University of Richmond, then transferred to Towson University where he played basketball.[4] While attending Towson, East had on going issues with coaching staff which ultimately led to his decision to leave the University. 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.[5] Career 2010–2013: Begininnings In 2010, he released his first mixtape Change of Plans which gained him a little recognition.[6] He later released the mixtapes Insomnia, American Greed, Don't Sleep and No Regrets, solidifying his commitment to music.[7] In 2013, East periodically sold drugs throughout Harlem to support himself and his music.[8] He then released his sixth mixtape Gemini.
[9] 2014–2016: Mass Appeal signing and Kairi Chanel In 2014, his music reached the ears of rapper, Nas who quickly looked for ways to contact East. Unbeknownst to Nas, East was close friends with Nas' younger brother and fellow rapper Jungle, who quickly introduced the two.[10] By the summer of 2014, East was the newest signee of Nas' new Mass Appeal Records along with Bishop Nehru, Fashawn, Boldy James and Run The Jewels.
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