Paranoia 2

2018 mixtape by Dave East
Paranoia 2
Mixtape by
Dave East
ReleasedJanuary 16, 2018 (2018-01-16)
Recorded2016-17
GenreHip hop
Length56:14
Label
  • Def Jam
  • Mass Appeal
  • From the Dirt
Producer
  • Beat Butcha
  • Buda & Grandz
  • Cardiak
  • Citoonthebeat
  • CritaCal
  • DaSanchize
  • DJ Khalil
  • Humbeats
  • Illmind
  • Joe Joe Beats
  • Kangaroo
  • MP Williams
  • Reazy Renegade
  • Rico Suave
  • Street Symphony
  • Triple A
  • V Don
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

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

Tour

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]

Tour dates
Date City Venue
United States
January 16, 2018 New York City Irving Plaza
January 18, 2018 Boston Paradise Rock Club
January 19, 2018 Baltimore Baltimore Soundstage
January 21, 2018 Atlanta The Loft
January 23, 2018 Houston Warehouse Live
January 24, 2018 Dallas Trees Dallas
January 26, 2018 San Antonio Alamo City Music Hall
January 28, 2018 Phoenix Pub Rock
January 29, 2018 Santa Ana Constellation Room
January 30, 2018 Los Angeles El Rey Theatre
February 1, 2018 Sacramento Harlow's
February 2, 2018 Portland Peter's Room
February 3, 2018 Seattle Studio Seven
February 6, 2018 Denver Bluebird Theater
February 8, 2018 Kansas City Riot Room

Track listing

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)
  • Brewster
  • Torrance Esmond
  • Antwuan Brown
  • Askia Fountain
  • Steven Carless
  • Marsha Ambrosius
  • Street Symphony
  • Kangaroo
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

Credits adapted from Tidal.[7]

Performers

  • Dave East – primary artist
  • Tory Lanez – featured artist (track 3)
  • Pimp Pimp P – featured artist (track 8)
  • T.I. – featured artist (track 9)
  • Lloyd Banks – featured artist (track 11)
  • Bino Rideaux – featured artist (track 13)
  • Matt Patterson – featured artist (track 14)
  • Marsha Ambrosius – featured artist (track 15)

Technical

  • Victor Wainstein – recording engineer (track 1)
  • Fabian Marasciullo – mixer (tracks 1-7, 9-15)
  • McCoy Socalgargoyle – assistant mixer (tracks 1-7, 9-15)
  • Jeff "Ramzy" Ramirez – recording engineer (tracks 2, 14)
  • Mike Kuz – recording engineer (tracks 3, 4, 7, 9, 11-13), mixer (track 10)
  • Johann Chavez – recording engineer (track 3)
  • William Sullivan – recording engineer (track 5)
  • Lorenzo Rosado – recording engineer (track 6)
  • Jeremy "Tha Jerm" Gonzalez – recording engineer (track 10)
  • Fabian Rubio – recording engineer (track 11)
  • Isaiah Brown – recording engineer (track 15)
  • William "Bilz" Dougan – assistant recording engineer (track 15)

Production

  • V Don – producer (track 1)
  • MP Williams – additional producer (track 1)
  • Joe Joe Beats – producer (tracks 2, 8, 12), co-producer (track 14)
  • Reazy Renegade – producer (track 3)
  • Humbeats – producer (track 4)
  • Cardiak – producer (track 5)
  • DJ Khalil – co-producer (track 5)
  • Illmind – producer (track 6)
  • CritaCal – uncredited co-producer (track 6)
  • Triple A – producer (track 7)
  • Buda & Grandz – producer (tracks 10, 14)
  • Citoonthebeat – producer (track 10)
  • DaSanchize – uncredited co-producer (track 10)
  • Rico Suave – producer (track 11)
  • Dinero Gotti – producer (track 13)
  • Beat Butcha – additional producer (track 14)
  • Street Symphony – producer (track 15)
  • Kangaroo – producer (track 15)


Charts

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

References

  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.
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Studio albums
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Mixtapes
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  • Paranoia: A True Story (2017)
  • Paranoia 2 (2018)
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