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
DateCityVenue
United States
January 16, 2018New York CityIrving Plaza
January 18, 2018BostonParadise Rock Club
January 19, 2018BaltimoreBaltimore Soundstage
January 21, 2018AtlantaThe Loft
January 23, 2018HoustonWarehouse Live
January 24, 2018DallasTrees Dallas
January 26, 2018San AntonioAlamo City Music Hall
January 28, 2018PhoenixPub Rock
January 29, 2018Santa AnaConstellation Room
January 30, 2018Los AngelesEl Rey Theatre
February 1, 2018SacramentoHarlow's
February 2, 2018PortlandPeter's Room
February 3, 2018SeattleStudio Seven
February 6, 2018DenverBluebird Theater
February 8, 2018Kansas CityRiot Room

Track listing

Credits adapted from Tidal.[7]

Notes

  • signifies a co-producer
  • signifies an additional producer
  • 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
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References

  1. ^ "P2 by Dave East". Apple Music. Retrieved January 16, 2018.
  2. ^ 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. Archived from the original on January 15, 2018. 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. ^ "P2 / Dave East". Tidal. 16 January 2018. Retrieved January 16, 2018.