# Higher Learning Vol. 2
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{{Infobox album
| name = Higher Learning Vol.2
| type = Mixtape
| artist = [Fashawn](/source/Fashawn)
| cover = Higher Learning Vol.2 (mixtape).jpeg
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| released = {{start date|2011|02|16}}[{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/higher-learning-vol-2-deluxe/513477289 |title=iTunes: Fashawn "Higher Learning Vol. 2" |publisher=itunes.com}}]
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| genre = [Hip hop](/source/Hip_hop_music)
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| label = [XXL](/source/XXL_(magazine))
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'''''Higher Learning Vol.2''''' is a [mixtape](/source/mixtape) by American [hip hop](/source/Hip_hop_music) recording artist [Fashawn](/source/Fashawn), released on February 16, 2011. The mixtape is hosted by DJ Ill Will and DJ Rockstar, and presented by [XXL](/source/XXL_(magazine)) Magazine. It features 22 tracks with appearances by [J. Cole](/source/J._Cole), [GOOD Music](/source/GOOD_Music) artist [GLC](/source/GLC_(rapper)), [Tony Williams](/source/Tony_Williams_(soul_singer)), Sam Hook, Gilbere Forte, and more.
The mixtape is particularly known for J. Cole's contributions, which included two vocal appearances and three production credits.[{{cite web|url=https://www.xxlmag.com/xxl-magazine/2011/02/fashawns-higher-learning-2-mixtape-drops-today-download-now/ |title=Fashawn's Higher Learning 2 Mixtape Drops Today |date=16 February 2011 |publisher=xxlmag.com}}] Following the mixtape's release, Fashawn embarked on the Higher Learning Tour with [Evidence](/source/Evidence_(musician)) and [Del the Funky Homosapien](/source/Del_the_Funky_Homosapien).[{{cite web
|url=http://abovegroundmagazine.com/news/tour/01/24/fashawn-announces-higher-learning-tour-dates-with-evidence-more/
|title=Fashawn Announces Higher Learning Tour Dates with Evidence
|publisher=abovegroundmagazine.com
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|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150217043559/http://abovegroundmagazine.com/news/tour/01/24/fashawn-announces-higher-learning-tour-dates-with-evidence-more/
|archivedate=2015-02-17
}}]
On May 25, 2011, a music video was released for the song "Down That Road", featuring Sam Cooke and produced by Nemis. On June 22, 2011, a music video was released for the song "Big Dreams", produced by J. Cole.
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| rev1 = [AllHipHop](/source/AllHipHop)
| rev1Score = {{Rating|7.5|10}}
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==Track listing==
{{Track listing
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| title1 = Manny Pacquiao
| note1 = Intro
| extra1 = Phonix
| length1 = 3:31
| title2 = The G's
| extra2 = Grafik
| note2 = featuring Grafik
| length2 = 3:35
| title3 = Down That Road
| extra3 = Nemis
| note3 = Featuring Sam Hook
| length3 = 3:45
| title4 = Relaxation
| note4 = featuring [J. Cole](/source/J._Cole) & [Omen](/source/Omen_(musician))
| extra4 = J. Cole
| length4 = 2:24
| title5 = Skit (Making It)
| extra5 =
| note5 =
| length5 = 0:59
| title6 = Do What I Gotta Do
| extra6 = JRB
| note6 =
| length6 = 2:48
| title7 = In The Rain
| extra7 = Hecktik
| note7 = featuring Bravo and Grafik
| length7 = 3:50
| title8 = Nothin For The Radio
| extra8 = J. Cole
| note8 = featuring J. Cole
| length8 = 2:27
| title9 = Weed Nap
| extra9 = Sayez
| note9 = featuring Boaz & [GLC](/source/GLC_(rapper))
| length9 = 4:03
| title10 = Skit (Their Playing their Music Again)
| note10 =
| extra10 =
| length10 = 0:31
| title11 = Just Another Day
| extra11 = Necronan Beats
| note11 = featuring Gilbere Forte
| length11 = 2:49
| title12 = Higher (Remix)
| extra12 = [RZA](/source/RZA)
| note12 =
| length12 = 3:08
| title13 = The Graduate
| extra13 = Mayerinated Beats
| note13 = featuring Nio The Gift and Halo
| length13 = 3:12
| title14 = Closer (Remix)
| extra14 = [J Dilla](/source/J_Dilla)
| note14 =
| length14 = 4:20
| title15 = Catch Me When I Fall
| extra15 = JRB
| note15 = featuring [Tony Williams](/source/Tony_Williams_(soul_singer))
| length15 = 4:32
| title16 = Strange Fruit
| extra16 = [Kanye West](/source/Kanye_West)
| note16 = featuring [Common](/source/Common_(rapper)) & [John Legend](/source/John_Legend)
| length16 = 4:10
| title17 = Interlude
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| length17 = 0:21
| title18 = Big Dreams
| extra18 = J. Cole
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| length18 = 3:09
| title19 = Eastside Party
| extra19 = Hecktik
| note19 =
| length19 = 3:18
| title20 = Papers (Remix)
| extra20 = Sean Garrett
| note20 =
| length20 = 4:01
| title21 = Going Home
| extra21 = Javelin
| note21 =
| length21 = 2:59
| title22 = Outro
| extra22 =
| note22 =
| length22 = 0:34
}}
== References ==
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==External links==
*[https://music.apple.com/us/album/higher-learning-vol-2-deluxe/513477289 Fashawn - "Higher Learning, Vol. 2" on iTunes]
*[https://www.fashawn.ca/ Fashawn Official Website]
*[https://twitter.com/fashawn Fashawn on Twitter ]
*[http://www.instagram.com/therealfashawn Fashawn on Instagram ]
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Category:2011 mixtape albums
Category:Fashawn albums
Category:Albums produced by J. Cole
Category:Albums produced by J Dilla
Category:Albums produced by RZA
Category:Sequel albums
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