Dave East – Heard You [Video]
Harlem’s own Dave East keeps the “Karma ” run rolling with the video for “Heard You”, one of the early standouts from his new album “Karma 4” (and its “Karma 4 (Deluxe Edition)” upgrade).
The track lands right after the intro, setting the tone for a project that marks East’s first fully independent release under his From The Dirt imprint. Produced by Mr. Authentic & VyruzBeats, “Heard You” is straight corner-talk over a cold, mafioso-flavored loop – tight drums, subtle sample work, plenty of room for the storytelling to breathe. East sounds locked in: reflecting on doing it “with growth” and pride, grinding his way out of environments full of addicts, dealers, and politics in the set. He connects personal history to present-day hunger, even referencing a father who once hit a bank and admitting how easy it was to start plotting on robberies as a kid.
It’s classic East – detailed street snapshots, but with an older, more measured voice that still carries that Harlem chip on the shoulder. Lyrically, he spends a lot of the record calling out cap: rappers fronting about work they never moved and people selling self-love in the club while hiding real pain. Instead of getting dragged into the noise, he talks about tuning it all out and treating life like a high-pressure goal-line play – every move counts, no downs to waste. The hook circles back to that idea: ignoring the chatter, staying focused on the bag and on the hood that raised him.
For the official video, East taps director/editor Watch The Screen, the same eye behind recent “Karma 4” visuals. The clip keeps things performance-driven and cinematic, putting East front and center rather than hiding him behind a heavy storyline. It matches the record’s energy: low-temperature, high-stakes, like you’re catching him mid-run between the studio, the block and the next play for the catalog.
“Heard You” does exactly what a second track on an album like “Karma 4” should do – it plants a flag. If you’re here for focused East, sharp writing and no-frills, street-rooted production, this one is going to stay in rotation. Hit play on the “Heard You” video below and dive into “Karma 4” / “Karma 4 (Deluxe Edition)” on your platform of choice.
