Jump to content

Paranoia 2

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Paranoia 2
Mixtape by
ReleasedJanuary 16, 2018 (2018-01-16)
Recorded2016–17
GenreHip hop
Length56:14
Label
Producer
Dave East chronology
Karma
(2017)
Paranoia 2
(2018)
Karma 2
(2018)

Paranoia 2 is a thirteenth mixtape by American rapper Dave East. It was released on January 16, 2018, by Def Jam Recordings, Mass Appeal Records and From the Dirt.[1] The Mixtape features guest appearances from Tory Lanez, T.I., Lloyd Banks, Bino Rideaux, Matt Patterson and Marsha Ambrosius. This Mixtape is a sequel to Paranoia: A True Story and serves as the second prelude towards Dave East's debut studio album.[2]

Background

[edit]

On September 27, 2017, Dave East announced the sequel to Paranoia: A True Story, just a month after its release.[2] The EP was originally set to be released before Halloween, however the date was pushed back.[3]

On January 2, 2018, East revealed the EP's artwork and release date via Twitter and Instagram.[4] On January 15, 2018, the EP's tracklist was revealed.[5]

Promotion

[edit]

Tour

[edit]

On January 1, 2018, Dave East announced an official headlining concert tour to further promote the album titled Paranoia 2 Tour. The tour began on January 16, 2018, in New York City, at the Irving Plaza.[6]

Track listing

[edit]

Credits adapted from Tidal.[7]

Paranoia 2[1]
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Talk to Big"
  • V Don
  • MP Williams[b]
4:28
2."Prosper"
  • Brewster
  • Joe Cruz
Joe Joe Beats3:57
3."Woke Up" (featuring Tory Lanez)
Reazy Renegade3:12
4."Powder"
  • Brewster
  • Avery Humber
Humbeats3:35
5."Corey"5:16
6."Thank You"
3:43
7."I Can Not"
  • Brewster
  • Andre Atkins
Triple A3:27
8."Regular Harlem Shit" (featuring Pimp Pimp P)  0:50
9."Annoying" (featuring T.I.)
  • Brewster
  • Clifford Harris
Dave East & T.I.2:58
10."What Made Me"
  • Brewster
  • Daniel Garcia
  • Francis Ubiera
  • Ruban Sosa
  • Buda & Grandz
  • Citoonthebeat
  • DaSanchize[c][9]
3:57
11."Violent" (featuring Lloyd Banks)
Rico Suave3:55
12."Keisha Pt 2"
  • Brewster
  • Corey Raekwon Woods
Raekwon4:00
13."Maintain" (featuring Bino Rideaux)
  • Brewster
  • Joshua Curney
  • Justin Rainey
Dinero Gotti2:46
14."Never Been" (featuring Tory Lanez)
3:46
15."Grateful" (featuring Marsha Ambrosius)
6:24
Total length:56:14

Notes

  • ^[a] signifies a co-producer
  • ^[b] signifies an additional producer
  • ^[c] signifies an uncredited co-producer
  • "Talk to Big" features additional vocals from Crystal Caines
  • "Corey" features additional vocals from Jonnell Payton
  • "Regular Harlem Shit" features vocals from Jerette Hampton and Marcus DeWitt, Jr.
  • "Violent" features additional vocals from Justeen Dominguez

Personnel

[edit]

Credits adapted from Tidal.[7]


Charts

[edit]
Chart (2018) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[11] 61
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[12] 39

References

[edit]
  1. ^ a b "P2 by Dave East". Apple Music. Retrieved January 16, 2018.
  2. ^ a b Mojica, Nick (September 27, 2017). "Dave East Is Working on 'Paranoia 2' EP". XXL. Retrieved January 15, 2018.
  3. ^ Ivey, Justin (September 20, 2017). "Dave East Announces "Paranoia 2" EP". HipHopDX. Retrieved January 15, 2018.
  4. ^ Mojica, Nick (January 3, 2018). "Dave East Shares 'Paranoia 2' Project Cover and Release Date". XXL. Retrieved January 15, 2018.
  5. ^ Findlay, Mitch (January 15, 2018). "Dave East's "Paranoia 2" Tracklist Features Lloyd Banks, T.I., Tory Lanez & More". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved January 15, 2018.
  6. ^ McKellop, Mario (January 11, 2018). "Dave East announces 2018 tour in support of 'Paranoia 2'". AXS. Retrieved January 15, 2018.
  7. ^ a b "P2 / Dave East". Tidal. Retrieved January 16, 2018.
  8. ^ "#6 "Thank You" Prod. By !llmind co-prod. By @critacal | Dave East - Paranoia 2 out tomorrow". Instagram. Retrieved January 16, 2018.
  9. ^ "#WhatMadeMe OUT NOW GET #Paranoia2 Now @daveeast @buda_and_grandz x DaSanchize @JOEJOEBEATS x @beatbutcha_soi #Takeover #year #respecttheproducers". Instagram. Retrieved January 16, 2018.
  10. ^ "Produced "Prosper" ... "Annoying" Ft. @troubleman31 ... "I Foundl Keisha ..." Twitter. Retrieved January 16, 2018.
  11. ^ "Dave East Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved January 30, 2018.
  12. ^ "Dave East Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved January 23, 2018.