Higher Learning Vol.2 (mixtape)

Higher Learning Vol.2
Mixtape by Fashawn
Released February 16, 2011 (February 16, 2011)
Genre Hip hop
Label XXL
Fashawn chronology
Grizzly City 3
(2009)
Higher Learnings Vol.2
(2011)
TBA
(2011)

Higher Learning Vol.2 is the tenth official mixtape from Fresno, California rapper Fashawn. It was released on 16, February 2011. The Mixtape was presented by Dj Ill Will & Dj Rockstar, and has many contributions of popular producers.The mixtape was released shortly after Grizzly City 3 and did not contain Fashawns previous leaks and freestyles, excluding Manny Pacquiao & Going Home. The mixtape got very positive reviews and feedback. Being considered a well made mixtape, its most noticeable for the contributions of Roc Nations first signee sensation J.Cole.

Contents

Production

Producers who contributed to the tape are J. Cole himself, Phonix Beats, Nemis, JRB, Hecktik, Sayez, Necronan Beats, Mayerinated Beats, & Javelin.

Track information

No bonus songs were released.

A video for Down That Road was shot and directed by Punit Dhesi. Fashawn and Sam Hook performed the song in the studio, and goes to a driving scene between Fashawn & Sam Hook. At the end of the video, it is revealed that Fashawn confronts Sam Hook over the beautiful lady they were both attracted by.The video was released via YouTube and was featured on MTV Sucker Free. Fashawn dropped his second official video titled Big Dreams produced by J. Cole. The video was released via YouTube, on his official channel Fashawntv.

Critics reaction

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source Rating
AllHipHop (7.5/10)
AllHipHop

AllHipHop gave the mixtape a rating of rating of 7.5/10 saying, "Higher Learnings Vol. 2 is a mixtape that is surprising, and yet it still turns out really good. Fashawn does a well job lyrically and vocally. Yet he is one of the most underrated rappers. Higher Learnings Vol.2 song content ranges from clever to consistently causious without seeming like he is forcing the issue. His flows fit well over the beats displayed. Not to forget that his flow also fits perfectly alongside J. Cole's. This mixtape shows Fash has talent and proves that he is gradurally transforming into a sell-able art. He proves he can be consistent and still rhyme. After listening to his mixtape I think its obvious that its time for Fashawn to venture into that mainstream market and do well. Is he slowly turning into a hip-hop mogul. If so this mixtape is sure to convince you.

Track listing

No. Title Producer(s) Length
1. "Manny Pacquiao" (Intro) Phonix 3:31
2. "The G's" (featuring Grafik) Grafik 3:35
3. "Down That Road" (Featuring Sam Hook) Nemis 3:45
4. "Relaxation" (featuring J. Cole & Omen) J. Cole 2:24
5. "Skit (Making It)"     0:59
6. "Do What I Gotta Do"   JRB 2:48
7. "In The Rain" (featuring Bravo Grafik) Hecktik 3:50
8. "Nothin For The Radio" (featuring J. Cole) J. Cole 2:27
9. "Weed Nap" (featuring Boaz & GLC) Sayez 4:03
10. "Skit (Their Playing their Music Again)"     0:31
11. "Just Another Day" (featuring Gilbere Forte) Necronan Beats 2:49
12. "Higher (Remix)"   RZA 3:08
13. "The Graduate" (featuring Nio The Gift & Halo) Mayerinated Beats 3:12
14. "Closer (Remix)"   J Dilla 4:20
15. "Catch Me When I Fall" (featuring Tony Williams) JRB 4:32
16. "Strange Fruit" (featuring Common & John Legend) Kanye West 4:10
17. "Interlude"     0:21
18. "Big Dreams"   J. Cole 3:09
19. "Eastside Party"   Hecktik 3:18
20. "Papers (Remix)"   Sean Garrett 4:01
21. "Going Home"   Javelin 2:59
22. "Outro"     0:34