The Library of Congress added “Dear Mama” to the National Recording Registry in 2009, and even the Vatican featured “Changes” on its official playlist. His story was told in 2003’s Academy Award-nominated documentary Tupac: Resurrection. Nearly a decade after his final album, appreciation has only deepened for the lasting impact of Tupac’s music. He recorded at a relentless pace, eventually amassing enough music for an additional seven studio albums, including the multi-platinum releases R U Still Down?, Until the End of Time, and the double-disc Better Dayz. It’s eminent hit, Dear Mama, is simply about his mama.
Things got even bigger in 1996 with All Eyez on Me, Tupac’s best-selling album, which spawned five singles, including two Number One hits, “California Love” and “How Do U Want It.” At the height of his phenomenal success, Tupac’s life was cut short on Septemwhen he was murdered in a drive-by shooting in Las Vegas at the age of 25.ĭespite the tragedy, Tupac’s music catalog continued to grow thanks to a significant cache of unreleased songs. Pac’s third album, Me Against The World, is considered by many to be his magnum opus. His voice is higher and his cadence is faster.2Pac was 21 and smoking so it wasnt a case of puberty, but because of sped up vocals. 0:23 to 0:47 2pac starts stealing from the shop, 2pac mum. the question prob have been asked before but when you dig deep into 2pacs discog, a lot of his verses sound unnatural. 0:13 to 0:22 2pac and his mum have a fight, 2pac start fighting with his mum. 0:00 to 0:12 2pac’s mum talks when she’s in prison after the beats kicks in. While Tupac didnt grow up in the best of backgrounds, his undying love for his mother bleeds through in the lyrics. The subtle harmonies and melodies and delicate rhythmic choices allude to the softer touch Tupac is trying to present in this, one of his lighter, more delicate works.
Until 4.20 minutes the song is coming to an end and the instruments fade out. This song is a tribute song to Tupac’s mother, and in a lot of ways to women and mothers coming up in difficult neighborhoods everywhere. Two years later, following the release of the Thug Life: Volume 1 album (recorded with Thug Life, his group of five MCs), the more somber and reflective Me Against the World reached Number One on the album charts and was nominated for two Grammys. From 2.00 minutes the piano kicks in again. In 1993, Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z., including the hits “Keep Ya Head Up” and “I Get Around,” became his first platinum release.
This tension would continue to play out over the next five years, as Tupac’s life grew increasingly tumultuous and his popularity escalated.