Paranoia 2

Paranoia 2 is a commercial 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 serves as the second prelude towards Dave East's debut studio album.[2]

Paranoia 2
Mixtape by
ReleasedJanuary 16, 2018 (2018-01-16)
GenreHip hop
Length56:14
Label
Producer
Dave East chronology
Paranoia: A True Story
(2017)
Paranoia 2
(2018)

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]

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)
  • Brewster
  • Garcia
  • Peterson
  • Cruz
  • Eliot Dubock
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

Credits adapted from Tidal.[7]


Charts

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

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. 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. 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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