PA2: The Director's Cut

PA2: The Director's Cut
Studio album by
Marco Polo
ReleasedNovember 12, 2013 (2013-11-12)
GenreHip hop
Length79:16
LabelSoulspazm
ProducerMarco Polo
Marco Polo chronology
Newport Authority 2
(2013) 		PA2: The Director's Cut
(2013) 		Kartagina
(2014)
Singles from PA2: The Director's Cut
  1. "3-O-Clock"
    Released: September 17, 2013

PA2: The Director's Cut is the second solo studio album by Canadian hip hop producer Marco Polo, released on November 12, 2013, via Soulspazm Records.[1] The first installment of the Port Authority series was released in 2007 under Soulspazm and Rawkus. In May 2013, the second installment of the Newport Authority series, Newport Authority 2, was released for free as a prelude to PA2.[2]

The self-produced album is narrated by New York actor/director Michael Rapaport[3] and features guest appearances from Talib Kweli, Posdnuos, Masta Ace, Kardinal Offishall, Styles P, Lil Fame, Gangrene, MC Eiht, King Tee, Celph Titled, Large Professor, Inspectah Deck, Rah Digga, Slaine, Ill Bill, Organized Konfusion, and The Doppelgangaz among others.[4] Scratches on PA2 are provided by DJ Revolution, DJ Premier, Shylow (of First Division), DJ Linx and DJ Romes.[5]

The album was preceded by one single – "3-O-Clock," an Organized Konfusion reunion track, along with four promotional singles: "G.U.R.U.,"[6] a tribute to the late Gang Starr emcee featuring Talib Kweli and DJ Premier,[7] "Astonishing" featuring Large Professor, Inspectah Deck, O.C., Tragedy Khadafi and DJ Revolution,[8] "West Coast Love" featuring MC Eiht, King Tee and DJ Revolution,[9] and "Strange Brew" featuring Gangrene and DJ Romes.[10]

  1. ^ "iTunes - Music - PA2 The Director's Cut by Marco Polo". iTunes.com. 12 Nov 2013. Retrieved 27 Nov 2013.
  2. ^ Shamz (May 2013). "Marco Polo - Newport Authority 2 [Free LP]". Okayplayer.com. Retrieved 28 Nov 2013.
  3. ^ Illy (8 Nov 2013). "Marco Polo - PA 2 The Director's Cut (Album Stream)". 2dopeboyz.com. Retrieved 27 Nov 2013.
  4. ^ Mayorga, Dean (8 Nov 2013). "Marco Polo 'PA2 The Director's Cut' Release Date, Cover Art, Tracklisting & Stream | Get The Latest Hip Hop News, Rap News & Hip Hop Album Sales". HipHopDX.com. Retrieved 27 Nov 2013.
  5. ^ "PA2: The Director's Cut |". MarcoPoloBeats.com. Retrieved 28 Nov 2013.
  6. ^ "iTunes - Music - G.U.R.U. (feat. Talib Kweli & DJ Premier) - Single by Marco Polo". iTunes.com. 19 Apr 2013. Retrieved 27 Nov 2013.
  7. ^ Baker, Soren (8 Nov 2013). "Marco Polo Explains Reuniting Organized Konfusion For 'PA 2: The Director's Cut' | Get The Latest Hip Hop News, Rap News & Hip Hop Album Sales". HipHopDX.com. Retrieved 28 Nov 2013.
  8. ^ "iTunes - Music - Astonishing (feat. Large Professor, Inspectah Deck, O.C., Tragedy Khadafi & DJ Revolution) - Single by Marco Polo". iTunes.com. 24 Oct 2013. Retrieved 3 Dec 2013.
  9. ^ "iTunes - Music - West Coast Love (feat. MC Eiht, King Tee & DJ Revolution) - Single by Marco Polo". iTunes.com. 5 Nov 2013. Retrieved 3 Dec 2013.
  10. ^ Diep, Eric (21 Nov 2013). "Marco Polo Featuring Gangrene (Oh No & Alchemist) And DJ Romes 'Strange Brew' - XXL". XXL.com. Retrieved 3 Dec 2013.