Paranoia 2 Explained

Paranoia 2
Type:	Mixtape
Cover:	Dave East - P2.png
Artist:	Dave East
Recorded:	2016–17
Genre:	Hip hop
Length:	56:14
Prev Title:	Karma
Prev Year:	2017
Next Title:	Karma 2
Next Year:	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 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, 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]

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
• Pimp Pimp P – featured artist
• T.I. – featured artist
• Lloyd Banks – featured artist
• Bino Rideaux – featured artist
• Matt Patterson – featured artist
• Marsha Ambrosius – featured artist

Technical

• Victor Wainstein – recording engineer
• Fabian Marasciullo – mixer
• McCoy Socalgargoyle – assistant mixer
• Jeff "Ramzy" Ramirez – recording engineer
• Mike Kuz – recording engineer, mixer
• Johann Chavez – recording engineer
• William Sullivan – recording engineer
• Lorenzo Rosado – recording engineer
• Jeremy "Tha Jerm" Gonzalez – recording engineer
• Fabian Rubio – recording engineer
• Isaiah Brown – recording engineer
• William "Bilz" Dougan – assistant recording engineer

Production

• V Don – producer
• MP Williams – additional producer
• Joe Joe Beats – producer, co-producer
• Reazy Renegade – producer
• Humbeats – producer
• Cardiak – producer
• DJ Khalil – co-producer
• Illmind – producer
• CritaCal – uncredited co-producer
• Triple A – producer
• Buda & Grandz – producer
• Citoonthebeat – producer
• DaSanchize – uncredited co-producer
• Rico Suave – producer
• Dinero Gotti – producer
• Beat Butcha – additional producer
• Street Symphony – producer
• Kangaroo – producer

Notes and References

1. Web site: P2 by Dave East. Apple Music. January 16, 2018.
2. Web site: Dave East Is Working on 'Paranoia 2' EP. XXL. Mojica. Nick. September 27, 2017. January 15, 2018.
3. Web site: Dave East Announces "Paranoia 2" EP. HipHopDX. Ivey. Justin. September 20, 2017. January 15, 2018.
4. Web site: Dave East Shares 'Paranoia 2' Project Cover and Release Date. XXL. Mojica. Nick. January 3, 2018. January 15, 2018.
5. Web site: Dave East's "Paranoia 2" Tracklist Features Lloyd Banks, T.I., Tory Lanez & More. HotNewHipHop. Findlay. Mitch. January 15, 2018. January 15, 2018.
6. Web site: Dave East announces 2018 tour in support of 'Paranoia 2'. AXS. McKellop. Mario. January 11, 2018. January 15, 2018.
7. Web site: P2 / Dave East. Tidal. January 16, 2018.