Dave East and Mike & Keys Reflect on the Past and Celebrate the Present with ‘APT 6E’

Following the release of “So Much Changed” (a rework of 2Pac’s “So Much Pain”) and “Dangerous Riddum” featuring global reggae icon and two-time Grammy winner Shaggy, Dave East and the six-time Grammy-nominated production duo Mike & Keys have now unveiled their latest project, APT 6E.

APT 6E also signifies Dave East’s return to his independent roots following his departure from Def Jam.

Reflecting on the project, Dave East shared, “I lived in APT 6E at the Ravenswood Houses in Queens from 2010-2016. It’s where I recorded most of my mixtapes and where I lived when I signed with Nas. So, in a way, I grew up in APT 6E.” He continued, “Sonically, Mike & Keys’ production always pushes me as an artist. I’m grateful the collaboration came to life.”

Mike & Keys also expressed their enthusiasm for the project, stating, “We love working with our brother Dave, and our catalog together is something we are really proud of. APT 6E is a soundtrack for Dave’s walk down memory lane, and maintaining that nostalgic energy from start to finish is something we feel like we accomplished.”

Produced entirely by Mike & Keys, APT 6E features guest appearances from Shaggy, Buddy, Kurupt, and Stacy Barthe.