2Pac - The Best of 2Pac - Part 2: Life [Explicit] CD

'The Best of 2Pac – Part 2: Life' celebrates the life of a rapper, songwriter, actor, record producer, poet, screenwriter, activist, and a true legend. Having sold over 75 million albums worldwide, Tupac Shakur is a hugely successful artist and a respected figurehead in the west-coast hip-hop scene. Following his death in 1996, Shakur left behind a legacy within his recordings, a product of his predicted demise, much to the delight and awe of millions.

This compilation features eleven tracks, some original ('Keep Ya Head Up', 'Brenda's Got a Baby', 'Definition of a Thug Nigga'), some remixes ('Still Ballin', 'Until the End of Time'), and a selection of post-death releases ('When I Get Free', 'Never Call You Bitch Again', 'Ghetto Gospel').

Tupac's recordings aren't just poetic lyrics over beats, they told stories of violence and hardship, raised awareness of racism and social problems in inner cities, influenced movements, and spoke for a generation. This album is a perfect introduction to the musical genius of Tupac Shakur. (John Minard)

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