Dave East Assists Def Jam Signee Pvrx On "Is U Down"

BYAron A.Updated onMarch 01, 20194.9K Views

Pvrx & Dave East team up on "Is U Down."

Pvrx is a name out of Toronto you should start getting familiar with ASAP if you haven't already. He's built a strong buzz for himself over the years which ultimately led to the rapper's deal with Def Jam Recordings. With Def Jam's UNDISPUTED compilation project set to arrive in a few weeks, Pvrx unleashes his new single, "Is U Down" with fellow Def Jam signee, Dave East.

Pvrx and Dave East connect on their new collaboration "Is U Down." The rising Toronto star taps FrancisGotHeat for the atmospheric production. Pvrx delivers an upbeat, melodious track where he questions the loyalty and intentions of the people around him, specifically the woman in his life. "Is you down for the come up?/ 'Cause you know you gon' wanna be around when my funds up," Pyrx sings on the hook. Dave East swoops in on the first verse, expanding on Pyrx's sentiment on the hook.

Quotable Lyrics
Supposed to been my shorty, keep my balance on my pivot
Wasn't in the gym, I'm never score, now they just know metaphors
How you expect a meal when I couldn't even get plate?
I used to try to take you out, I couldn't even get a date

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