Higher Learning Vol. 2
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| type = Mixtape
| artist = Fashawn
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| genre = Hip hop
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| label = XXL
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Higher Learning Vol.2 is a mixtape by American hip hop recording artist Fashawn, released on February 16, 2011. The mixtape is hosted by DJ Ill Will and DJ Rockstar, and presented by XXL Magazine. It features 22 tracks with appearances by J. Cole, GOOD Music artist GLC, Tony Williams, 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=http://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 and 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
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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/
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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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| rev1Score = {{Rating|7.5|10}}
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Track listing
{{Track listing
| extra_column = Producer(s)
| 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 & Omen
| extra4 = J. Cole
| length4 = 2:24
| title5 = Skit (Making It)
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| 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
| length9 = 4:03
| title10 = Skit (Their Playing their Music Again)
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| length10 = 0:31
| title11 = Just Another Day
| extra11 = Necronan Beats
| note11 = featuring Gilbere Forte
| length11 = 2:49
| title12 = Higher (Remix)
| extra12 = RZA
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| 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
| note14 =
| length14 = 4:20
| title15 = Catch Me When I Fall
| extra15 = JRB
| note15 = featuring Tony Williams
| length15 = 4:32
| title16 = Strange Fruit
| extra16 = Kanye West
| note16 = featuring Common & John Legend
| length16 = 4:10
| title17 = Interlude
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| note17 =
| length17 = 0:21
| title18 = Big Dreams
| extra18 = J. Cole
| note18 =
| 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
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| length21 = 2:59
| title22 = Outro
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| length22 = 0:34
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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]
- [http://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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