The Rose That Grew From Concrete Volume 1
Tupac Shakur · 2000
73 min · 25 tracks · gangsta rap · hardcore hip-hop · West Coast hip-hop
A reflective collection of poetry that encapsulates Tupac's raw vulnerability and profound social commentary.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- reflective moments of vulnerability
- poetic insights into social issues
- wave-like emotional fluctuations
- evening introspection with depth
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of upbeat tempos
- prefer straightforward structures
Where this album fits
- Themes
- teenage motherhood struggles· mortality awareness
- Career context
- Released posthumously in 2000, 'The Rose That Grew From Concrete Volume 1' showcases Tupac Shakur's literary side, diverging from his established music career. This album followed his death in 1996, during a period when his influence on hip-hop was solidifying, marking a shift from purely musical contributions to exploring his artistic legacy through poetry.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Nas· Snoop Dogg· Ice Cube
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill by Lauryn Hill — Shares deep introspection and social commentary with emotional vulnerability.Like Water for Chocolate by Common — Explores themes of struggle, identity, and resilience through reflective lyrics and soulful production.4 Your Eyez Only by J. Cole — Offers personal storytelling and reflections on life experiences and societal issues with a similar raw honesty.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Tupac Interlude 0:57
- 2 Wake Me When I’m Free 5:51
- 3 Can U C the Pride in the Panthers (male version) 2:56
- 4 When Ure Heart Turns Cold 1:37
- 5 U R Rippin Us Apart 3:03
- 6 Tears of a Teenage Mother 0:36
- 7 God 0:47
- 8 And, Still I Love You 3:02
- 9 Can U C the Pride in the Panthers (female version) 4:54
- 10 If There Be Pain 4:31
- 11 A River That Flows Forever 2:20
- 12 The Rose That Grew From Concrete 2:35
- 13 In the Event of My Demise 4:40
- 14 What of a Love Unspoken 3:15
- 15 Sometimes I Cry 3:10
- 16 The Fear in the Heart of a Man 4:15
- 17 Starry Night 4:33
- 18 What of Fame? 0:20
- 19 Only 4 the Righteous 2:29
- 20 Why Must U Be Unfaithful 1:11
- 21 Wife 4 Life 4:05
- 22 Lady Liberty Needs Glasses 2:23
- 23 Family Tree 3:20
- 24 Thug Blues 4:46
- 25 The Sun and the Moon 1:56
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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