Dave East is a Harlem, New York native. Growing up East had a love for basketball and writing rhymes. He ultimately decided to put the ball down and pick up the pen full time, committing himself to music. East continued to sharpen his craft making and releasing 6 mixtapes from 2010-2013. The release of his 6th mixtape, Gemini, gained him heavy rotation play on New York radio stations, including Hot 97, Power 105, Shade 45, and Sirius’ Hip Hop Nation. In 2014 he signed with Hip Hop royalty Nas. Shortly after his deal he released his 7th mixtape, Black Rose through the Mass Appeal Record label. In 2015 he released Hate Me Now and earned himself a spot on XXL’s Freshman list. His fan-base reaches across the board from record executives to professional athletes, to true Hip Hop music lovers. East is becoming a major staple within New York’s new school rap scene and remains a force to be reckoned with.
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