When he released third album "Me Against The World" in 1995, Tupac Shakur was arguably the biggest name in hip-hop. As we now know, it wouldn't last, with the LA rapper losing his life in a drive-by shooting 12 months later. As tragic as his demise was, his music still resonates and this album - here reissued to celebrate its 25th anniversary - is arguably the best of the lot. Produced by an all-star cast of beat-makers (Brian G, Easy Mo Bee, Tony Pizarro and Moe ZMD included), the set offered a glossy and polished take on the then dominant gangster rap style while including numerous nods to R&B, swing and G-funk.
180g Vinyl 2LP
Side 1
1. "Intro" (1:39)
2. "If I Die 2Nite" (3:58)
3. "Me Against The World" (feat Dramacydal) (4:39)
4. "So Many Tears" (3:58)
5. "Temptations" (5:09)
Side 2
1. "Young Niggaz" (4:54)
2. "Heavy In The Game" (feat Richie Rich) (4:22)
3. "Lord Knows" (4:24)
Side 3
1. "Dear Mama" (4:39)
2. "It Ain't Easy" (4:50)
3. "Can U Get Away" (5:47)
Side 4
1. "Old School" (4:40)
2. "Fuck The World" (4:09)
3. "Death Around The Corner" (4:12)
4. "Outlaw" (feat Dramacydal) (4:29)
When he released third album "Me Against The World" in 1995, Tupac Shakur was arguably the biggest name in hip-hop. As we now know, it wouldn't last, with the LA rapper losing his life in a drive-by shooting 12 months later. As tragic as his demise was, his music still resonates and this album - here reissued to celebrate its 25th anniversary - is arguably the best of the lot. Produced by an all-star cast of beat-makers (Brian G, Easy Mo Bee, Tony Pizarro and Moe ZMD included), the set offered a glossy and polished take on the then dominant gangster rap style while including numerous nods to R&B, swing and G-funk.
180g Vinyl 2LP
Side 1
1. "Intro" (1:39)
2. "If I Die 2Nite" (3:58)
3. "Me Against The World" (feat Dramacydal) (4:39)
4. "So Many Tears" (3:58)
5. "Temptations" (5:09)
Side 2
1. "Young Niggaz" (4:54)
2. "Heavy In The Game" (feat Richie Rich) (4:22)
3. "Lord Knows" (4:24)
Side 3
1. "Dear Mama" (4:39)
2. "It Ain't Easy" (4:50)
3. "Can U Get Away" (5:47)
Side 4
1. "Old School" (4:40)
2. "Fuck The World" (4:09)
3. "Death Around The Corner" (4:12)
4. "Outlaw" (feat Dramacydal) (4:29)