Dave East Discusses Leaving Def Jam, His New Album, a Lost Project With Snoop Dogg and More
Cop Your XXL Merch Now Since leaving Def Jam Recordings last year, Dave East has been on a creative tear. Last year, he stayed busy by linking with Cruch Calhoun for the 30 for 30 album and connected with Scram Jones on For The Love. Now, the Harlem-bred rapper has reunited with producers Mike & Keys for his next outing: Apt 6E. Dave speaks to XXL about the new album, a long-lost Snoop Dogg project, moving on as an independent artist and more. Anyone familiar with Dave East’s story knows that Mike & Keys hold a special place in his heart. After being introduced to the duo by the late Nipsey Hu...