The Prophet Returns
Tupac Shakur · 2005
74 min · 15 tracks · gangsta rap · hardcore hip-hop · West Coast hip-hop
A posthumous collection that encapsulates Tupac's raw intensity melded with introspective lyricism and G-funk grooves.
Why this album works
'The Prophet Returns' reached notable positions on various charts, including the Billboard 200, reaffirming Tupac’s enduring popularity even after his death. The album received mixed reviews but has been recognized for its cultural significance in preserving and promoting Tupac's message and artistry to new generations of listeners.
- Best for
- steady flow with emotional peaks introspective moments for self-reflection cathartic release through powerful lyrics
- Context
- Released in 2005, 'The Prophet Returns' came four years after Tupac's untimely death in 1996. This album, featuring previously unreleased tracks, offers a glimpse into his creative process and the themes he explored during his career. As a posthumous release, it aims to solidify his legacy within hip-hop while showcasing material recorded before his passing.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Snoop Dogg· Brotha Lynch Hung· Dr. Dre
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Thug Passion 5:10
- 2 Can’t C Me 5:31
- 3 Holla at Me 4:56
- 4 Hit ’Em Up Standout 5:13
- 5 Ambitionz az a Ridah 4:40
- 6 No More Pain 6:17
- 7 Picture Me Rollin’ 5:17
- 8 Hold Ya Head 4:00
- 9 I Ain’t Mad at Cha 4:54
- 10 Hail Mary Standout 5:12
- 11 Made Niggaz 5:05
- 12 Keep Ya Head Up Standout 4:25
- 13 How Do U Want It 4:49
- 14 Me Against the World 4:39
- 15 All About U 4:37
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