Best of 2Pac
Tupac Shakur · 2007
52 min · 11 tracks · gangsta rap · hardcore hip-hop · West Coast hip-hop
A compelling blend of raw storytelling, vibrant beats, and poignant reflections on life and struggle.
Why this album works
This album highlights Tupac's enduring impact on hip-hop culture, featuring tracks that have influenced countless artists and movements. Notably, 'California Love' continues to be an anthem for West Coast hip-hop and has been critically acclaimed, contributing to Tupac's recognition as one of the greatest rappers of all time.
- Best for
- steady pacing for reflective listening poignant storytelling about life struggles mid-tempo groove for casual vibes
- Context
- Released in December 2007, 'Best of 2Pac' arrived over a decade after Tupac's death in 1996, during a time when his influence on hip-hop was profound. This compilation showcased his duality as an artist, combining his commercial hits with deeper social commentary, solidifying his legacy in the genre posthumously.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Snoop Dogg· Brotha Lynch Hung· Dr. Dre
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 2 of Amerikaz Most Wanted 4:06
- 2 California Love (original mix) Standout 4:44
- 3 So Many Tears 3:58
- 4 I Ain't Mad at Cha 4:54
- 5 How Do U Want It 4:47
- 6 Trapped 4:44
- 7 Changes Standout 4:29
- 8 Hail Mary 5:12
- 9 Unconditional Love 3:59
- 10 Dear Mama (remix) Standout 5:48
- 11 Resist the Temptation 5:44
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