Greatest Hits
Tupac Shakur · 1998
115 min · 25 tracks · gangsta rap · hardcore hip-hop · West Coast hip-hop
A potent blend of raw storytelling and introspective lyricism framed by West Coast G-funk beats.
Why this album works
The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart, reinforcing Tupac's status as a major cultural icon. Spanning various themes from social issues to personal struggles, it not only solidified his legacy but also influenced subsequent generations of hip-hop artists seeking to marry commercial appeal with conscious content.
- Best for
- steady flow with powerful storytelling reflective moments for deep thinking celebratory tracks for group listening
- Context
- Released posthumously in 1998, 'Greatest Hits' encapsulates Tupac's prolific career and complex persona during a pivotal era. It showcases tracks from his groundbreaking albums, including 'All Eyez on Me' and 'Me Against the World', illustrating both his commercial success and artistic depth before his untimely death in 1996.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Snoop Dogg· Brotha Lynch Hung· Dr. Dre
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Keep Ya Head Up 4:24
- 2 2 of Amerikaz Most Wanted 4:07
- 3 Temptations 5:01
- 4 God Bless the Dead 4:23
- 5 Hail Mary Standout 5:12
- 6 Me Against the World 4:39
- 7 How Do U Want It 4:48
- 8 So Many Tears 3:58
- 9 Unconditional Love 3:59
- 10 Trapped 4:45
- 11 Life Goes On 5:02
- 12 Hit ’Em Up 5:14
Disc 2
- 1 Troublesome ’96 4:37
- 2 Brenda’s Got a Baby 3:54
- 3 I Ain’t Mad at Cha 4:54
- 4 I Get Around 4:19
- 5 Changes Standout 4:29
- 6 California Love (original version) 4:45
- 7 Picture Me Rollin’ 5:15
- 8 How Long Will They Mourn Me 3:52
- 9 Toss It Up 4:44
- 10 Dear Mama Standout 4:40
- 11 All About U 4:33
- 12 To Live & Die in L.A. 4:33
- 13 Heartz of Men 4:42
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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