Better Dayz
Tupac Shakur · 2002
112 min · 27 tracks · gangsta rap · hardcore hip-hop · West Coast hip-hop
A reflective tapestry of emotions, blending soulful melodies with hard-hitting verses that echo Tupac's enduring legacy.
Why this album works
'Better Dayz' debuted at number 5 on the Billboard 200 and has since been certified triple platinum, affirming Tupac's lasting impact on hip-hop culture. The album features remixes of previously released tracks, which helped introduce his work to new audiences and solidified his status as a major influence in the genre.
- Best for
- wave-like emotional fluctuations reflective moments of introspection dynamic journey with resolution
- Context
- Released posthumously in 2002, 'Better Dayz' came three years after Tupac's tragic death and aimed to showcase his unreleased tracks. This album encapsulated his duality as both a vulnerable storyteller and a fierce lyricist, providing fans with a deeper insight into his artistry during a tumultuous time in hip-hop.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Snoop Dogg· Brotha Lynch Hung· Dr. Dre
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Intro 0:56
- 2 Still Ballin’ (Nitty remix) 2:50
- 3 When We Ride on Our Enemies (Briss remix) 2:54
- 4 Changed Man (Jazze Pha remix) 3:52
- 5 Fuck ’Em All 4:26
- 6 Never B Peace (Nitty remix) 4:59
- 7 Mama’s Just a Little Girl (KP remix) 4:58
- 8 Street Fame (Briss remix) 4:30
- 9 Whatcha Gonna Do 3:39
- 10 Fair Xchange (Jazze Pha remix) 3:52
- 11 Late Night 4:17
- 12 Ghetto Star 4:15
- 13 Thugz Mansion (Nas acoustic) Standout 4:12
Disc 2
- 1 My Block (Nitty remix) 5:23
- 2 Thugz Mansion (7 remix) 4:08
- 3 Never Call U Bitch Again 4:38
- 4 Better Dayz Standout 4:18
- 5 U Can Call (Jazze Pha remix) 3:50
- 6 Military Minds 5:29
- 7 Fame 4:50
- 8 Fair Xchange (Mya remix) 3:56
- 9 Catchin’ Feelin’s 4:54
- 10 There U Go 5:30
- 11 This Life I Lead 5:21
- 12 Who Do U Believe In Standout 5:31
- 13 They Don’t Give a Fuck About Us 5:08
- 14 Outro 0:14
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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