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Rare Projects

DAT Reels

OG Bootlegs

Acapellas

2Pac – The Born Busy Sessions (THC Project)

2Pac – 1994 – Thug Life (Demo Tape)

2Pac – 1994 – Thug Life Volume 1 (US Promo Cassette)

2Pac – 1994 – The Interscope Project

2Pac – 1995 – Untitled Interscope Cassette Tape

2Pac – 1996 – The Sessions Of ”One Nation”

Makaveli – 1996 – (The 7 Day Theory) (Demo) (Raw Tracks)

2Pac – Evolution: The Definitive Collection [DVD 1]

2Pac – Evolution: The Definitive Collection [DVD 2]

2Pac – Evolution: The Definitive Collection [DVD 3]

2Pac – Evolution: The Definitive Collection [DVD 4]

2Pac – Evolution: The Definitive Collection [DVD 5]

2Pac – Evolution: The Definitive Collection [DVD 6]

2Pac – Evolution: The Definitive Collection [DVD 7]

2Pac – Evolution: The Definitive Collection [DVD 8]

2Pac – Evolution: The Definitive Collection [DVD 9]

2Pac – Evolution: The Definitive Collection [DVD 10]

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2 of Amerikaz Most Wanted – 2Pac, Snoop Dogg [12.18.1996]

4 The Hustlaz – Ant Banks; Too $hort; 2Pac; MC Breed; Otis; Shug) [1996]

6 or 12 – 2Pac; Hussein Fatal, Mussolini, Mr. Malik, Yaki Kadafi [11.28.1996]

16 on Death Row – 2Pac; Cool Russell [1992]

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Against All Odds -2Pac [07.08.1996]

Ain’t Hard 2 Find – 2Pac; E-40; Richie Rich; C-Bo; B-Legit [11.22-25.1995]

Ain’t Nothing Wrong – 2Pac (Interlude) [08.12.1996]

All About U – 2Pac; Nate Dogg, Dru Down, Hussein Fatal, Yaki Kadafi, Snoop Dogg, Top Dogg [11.22.1995]

All Eyez On Me – 2Pac; Big Syke [10.14.1995]

All Out – 2Pac; Yaki Kadafi; E.D.I.; Kastro; Napoleon; Young Noble [09.06.1996]

Ambitions of A Ridah – 2Pac [11.21.1995]

Ambitionz Az A Fighta – 2Pac [07.03.1996]

Amerikka Eats Its Young – 2Pac; Young Lay; Ray Luv; Mac Mall [1994]

Animosity – 2Pac; Richie Rich; Big Syke [1994]

Are You Still Down – 2Pac; Jon B. [04.15.1996]

As The World Turns aka Why – 2Pac, Young Noble, Hussein Fatal, E.D.I. Mean, Yaki Kadafi, Big D [08.25.1996]

B

Babies Having Babies – 2Pac; Dana Smith [1987]

Baby Don’t Cry (Keep Ya Head Up II) – 2Pac; Outlawz[04.29.1996]

Ballad Of A Dead Soulja – 2Pac; 6 Feet Deep [02.06.1996]

Basket Case (’96 Sho Shot) – 2Pac; Greg Nice [06.14.1996]

Better Days – 2Pac; O.F.T.B.; Mussolini [10.23.1995]

Big Bad Lady – Rock On – Lady of Rage; 2Pac; Kevin Vernando [04.30.1996]

Big Time – 2Pac; Stretch; Majesty [1992-1993]

Biggie And Tupac Live Freestyle Madison Square Garden [10.24.1993]

Black Cotton – 2Pac; Mouse Man [1993]

Black Jesuz – 2Pac; Val Young; Yaki Kadafi; Storm; Hussein Fatal; Kastro) [08.13.1996]

Black Starry Night – Interlude [1992-1993]

Blasphemy – 2Pac; Prince Ital Joe [07.23.1996]

Bomb First – 2Pac, E.D.I. Mean, Young Noble [07.12.1996]

Borrowed Times – 2Pac; Chelle [04.13.1996]

Break ‘Em Off -2Pac; Money-B; W.C.; Deb E [1991]

Breathin’ – 2Pac, Yaki Kadafi, Sylk-E-Fyne, E.D.I. Mean, Diamond, T-Ski [1996]

Brenda’s Got A Baby – 2Pac,Dave, Roniece (1991)

Brotharz In Arms – 2Pac, Buckshot, Cocoa Brovaz (06.15.1996)

Brothas In The Pen (09.27.1992)

Bury Me A G – 2Pac, Natasha Walker (1994)

C

California Love – 2Pac, Dr. Dre, Roger Troutman (11.04.1995)

Can U Get Away – 2Pac, Eboni Foster (09.20.1994)

Can’t C Me – 2Pac, George Clinton (11.04.1995)

Can’t Turn Back – Spice 1 with 2Pac, Blackjack

Catchin’ Feelings – 2Pac (08.29.1996)

Changed Man – 2Pac, Nate Dogg, Big Syke (02.21.1996)

Changes -2Pac, Poppi (1992)

Check It Out – 2Pac, Dana Smith (1987)

Check Out Time – 2Pac, Kurupt, Syke, Natasha Walker (11.06.1995)

Come With Me (Interlude) – 2Pac, Danny Boy (10.15.1995)

Comin’ Real Again – MC Breed, 2Pac (1993)

Cradle 2 The Grave – 2Pac, Mopreme, Rated R, Big Syke, Macadoshis, Moe-Z., Albert Washingon, Rochell (1993-1994)

Crooked Nigga Too -2Pac, Stretch (1991-1992)

D

Da Struggle Continuez – 2Pac, Hussein Fatal, Flipside, Mussolini, Low M.B. (10.24.1995)

Danger Times – Live Squad, 2Pac (1992)

Dayz of a Criminal – 2Pac (1991)

Deadly Combination – 2Pac, The Notorious B.I.G., Big L, Stretch (1994)

Dear Mama – 2Pac, Reggie Green, Sweet Franklin (07.14.1994)

Dear Mama (Reels) – 2Pac, Reggie Green, Sweet Franklin (07.14.1994)

Definition Of A Thug Nigga – 2Pac (1993)

Do For Love – 2Pac, Eric Williams (1991)

Don’t Call Me Bitch – 2Pac (1992)

Don’t Get It Twisted – Thug Life, 2Pac (1994)

Don’t Go 2 Sleep – 2Pac, E.D.I. Mean, Hussein Fatal, Kastro) (10.13.1995 2pac’s Verse)

Don’t Sleep – 2Pac, Lil Big, Nutt-so, Napoleon, Yaki Kadafi (1996)

Don’t Sleep (Reels) – 2Pac, Lil Big, Nutt-so, Napoleon, Yaki Kadafi (1996)

Don’t Stop Keep Goin’ – Tha Dogg Pound, 2Pac (1996)

Don’t Stop The Music – 2Pac, E.D.I. Mean, Fatal Hussein, Jewell (11.22.1995)

Don’t You Trust Me – 2Pac, Roniece Levias, Dave Hollister (1992)

Don’t You Trust Me (Reels) – 2Pac, Roniece Levias, Dave Hollister (1992)

Dopefiend’s Diner – 2Pac (1991)

Dumpin’ – 2Pac, Gonzoe, Scar-locc, Kurupt, Nutt-so (1996)

E

Enemies With Me – 2Pac, Stretch, Majesty, Mutah, K-Dogg, Big Malc, Young Hollywood, Sh’Killa (1994)

Everything They Owe – 2Pac (1996)

F

Faced Shootouts (Interlude) (1993)

Fade Me – 2Pac, Jewell, Kastro, Napoleon (11.15.1995)

Fadeaway (Unheard) – 2Pac (1991)

Fair Xchange – 2Pac, Tyrone Wrice, Cappucine Jackson (11.13.1995)

Fake Ass Bitches -2Pac, Yanni, Rated R (1993)

Fantasy – 2Pac, Ryan D (1989)

First 2 Bomb – 2Pac, Napolean, Yaki Kadafi, E.D.I. Mean (1996)

Flex – 2Pac, Kastro, E.D.I. (1992)

Fortune and Fame – 2Pac, Kokane, E.D.I. Mean, Yaki Kadafi, Spice 1 (06.12.1996)

Freestyle Live At Madison Square Garden – 2Pac, Big Daddy Kane, Biggie Smalls, Scoob Lover, Shyheim

Fright Night – 2Pac, Storm (06.12.1996)

Fuck All Y’all – 2Pac (06.30.1994)

Fuck Em All -2Pac, Yaki Kadafi, E.D.I. Mean, Young Noble, Napoleon, Kastro (1995-1996)

Fuck Friendz – 2Pac (07.08.1996)

Fuckin’ Wit The Wrong Nigga – 2Pac (03.25.1996)

Funky Freestyles (Way Back Show) – 2Pac, Money B, Del The Funky Homosapien, Debbie Deb (1991)

G

Gaffled – The Govenor, 2Pac, Richie Rich (1992)

Ghetto Gospel – 2Pac, Poppi (1992)

Ghetto Star – 2Pac, Danny Boy, Nutt-so (1996)

Ghetto Star (Reels) – 2Pac, Danny Boy, Nutt-so (1996)

Ghetto Star (Charlie-O Remix) (Reels) – 2Pac, Nutt-So (1996)

Ghost – 2Pac

God Bless The Dead – 2Pac, Stretch (1994)

Good Life – 2Pac, Mussolini, E.D.I. Mean (03.31.1996)

Gotta Get Mine – MC Breed, 2Pac (1993)

Grab The Mic [Staring Through My Rearview] – 2Pac

H

Hail Mary – 2Pac, Kastro, Young Noble, Yaki Kadafi, Prince Ital Joe (07.20.1996)

Happy Home – 2Pac, Michel’le, Reggie (04.21.996)

He vs. She – 4 My Niggaz feat. Storm (01.13.1996)

Heartz of Men – 2Pac (11.18.1995)

Heaven Aint Hard 2 Find – 2Pac, Danny Boy (12.13.1995)

Hell 4 A Hustler – 2Pac, Jay Valentine, E.D.I. Mean, Young Noble (1996)

Hellrazor – 2Pac, Stretch (1992-1994)

Hennessey – 2Pac, Big Syke, Mopreme (1993)

High Speed – 2Pac, Yaki Kadafi, E.D.I. Mean (1996)

High Til’ I Die – 2Pac, Rated R, Macadoshis, Don Jawarr (03.19.1994)

Hit ‘Em Up – 2Pac, Storm, Hussein Fatal, Yaki Kadafi, E.D.I. Mean, Prince Ital Joe (06.03.1996)

Hold On Be Strong – 2Pac, Stretch (1993)

Hold Ya Head – 2Pac, Tyrone Wrice (07.18.1996)

Holla at Me – 2Pac, Nanci Fletcher (12.05.1995)

Holler If Ya Hear Me – 2Pac, Stretch, Majesty (1992)

Homeboyz – 2Pac, Young Noble (08.1996)

Homies And Thuggs – Scarface, Master P, 2pac (1996)

Hopeless – 2Pac (1992)

House Of Pain – 2Pac, Stretch, The Notorious B.I.G. ) (1993-1994)

How Do U Want It -2Pac, K-Ci & JoJo (OG with Natasha Walker) (11.28.1995)

How Do U Want It (Reels) – 2Pac, Natasha Walker (11.28.1995)

How Long Will They Mourn Me – 2Pac, Nate Dogg, Big Syke, Rated R, Macadoshis (1994)

Hurts The Most – Live Squad, 2Pac, Mopreme (1994)

I

I Ain’t Mad At Cha – 2Pac, Danny Boy (11.21.1995)

I Can’t Turn Back – Spice 1, 2Pac, Blackjack

I Get Around – 2Pac, Digital Underground (1992)

I Saw Your Girl – 2Pac, Darren Bastfield) (1988)

I Thought You Knew – 2Pac, Ryan D (1990)

I Wonder If Heaven Got A Ghetto – 2Pac (1992-1993)

I’d Rather Be Your Lover – Madonna, 2Pac (06.15.1994)

If I Die 2Nite – 2Pac (09.03.1994)

If My Homie Calls – 2Pac (1991)

If There’s A Cure – 2Pac, Snoop Doggy Dogg) (02.21.1996)

If They Love Their Kidz – 2Pac, Napoleon, Kastro (01.21.1996)

I’m Gettin’ Money – 2Pac (1993)

I’m Losin’ It – 2Pac, Big Syke, Spice 1 (1994)

In His Own Words – 2Pac, Young Noble (1996)

In The Late Night [My Dyin’ Day] – 2Pac, Aunt Glo, Big Malik, Mutah, K-Dog, Young Hollywood (11.1994)

Initiated – Daz Dillinger, 2Pac, Kurupt, Hussein Fatal, Kastro, E.D.I. Mean (12.22.1995)

Initiated (Reels) – Daz Dillinger, 2Pac, Kurupt, Hussein Fatal, Kastro, E.D.I. Mean (12.22.1995)

Is It Cool To Fuck – 2Pac, Natasha Walker, Macadoshis, Rated R (1993-1994)

It Ain’t Easy – 2Pac (08.21.1994)

It Ain’t Necessarily So – 2Pac, Shock G (1991)

J

Jawz Tight – Let’s Fight – 2Pac, Capital LS, Buckshot, Asu, Smif N Wessun, Numbskull, E.D.I. Mean, Napoleon, Yaki Kadafi (06.1996)

Jealous Got Me Strapped – Spice 1, 2Pac

Judgement Day – 2Pac, Dee Tha Mad Bitch, Mopreme, Stretch (1992-1993)

Just Like Daddy – 2Pac, E.D.I. Mean, Yaki Kadafi, Young Noble (08.12.1996)

Just Watchin’ – 2Pac, Daz Dillinger, Kurupt, Snoop Dogg, Charlie Wilson (02.27.1996)

K

Keep Ya Head Up – 2Pac, The Black Angel (1992)

Killa [Don’t Fuck With A Killah] – Freddie Foxxx, 2Pac, Ray Dogg (1994)

Killing Fields – Young Thugz, 2Pac (1993)

Killuminati – 2Pac, E.D.I. Mean, Yaki Kadafi (07.08.1996)

Komradz – 2Pac, Storm, E.D.I. Mean, Mussolini, Napolean, Kastro (10.28.1995)

Krazy – 2Pac, Bad Azz (07.22.1996)

L

Last Ones Left – 2Pac, Napoleon (1996)

Late Night – 2Pac, DJ Quik, Hussein Fatal, Yaki Kadafi (11.13.1995)

Let Em Have It – 2Pac, Val Young, Storm (07.06.1996)

Let Knowledge Drop – 2Pac, Rock T (1988)

Let Them Thangs Go – 2Pac (1993)

Let’s Get It On – Eddie F. & The Untouchables, Heavy D., 2pac, Biggie, Grand Puba, Spunk Bigga

Let’s Get It On (Ready 2 Rumble) – 2Pac (09.05.1996)

Let’s Get It On (Ready 2 Rumble) (Reels) – 2Pac (09.05.1996)

Letter 2 My Unborn – 2Pac (1996)

Letter To The President – 2Pac, EDI. Syke, Kastro (02.22.1996)

Lie To Kick It – 2Pac, Richie Rich (1993)

Life Goes On – 2Pac, Stacy Smailie (10.23.1995)

Life Of A Outlaw – 2Pac, Bo-Roc, Young Noble, E.D.I. Mean, Kastro, Napoleon (07.02.1996)

Life’s So Hard – Hard On a Nigga – 2Pac (08.08.1994)

Lil Homies – 2Pac, Napoleon, Kastro, Danny Boy, Val Young, E.D.I. Mean (03.07.1996)

Lord Knows – 2Pac, Natasha Walker (08.09.1994)

Lost Souls – 2Pac, Young Noble, E.D.I. Mean (07.17.1996)

Loyal To The Game – 2Pac, Treach, Riddler (02.21.1994)

M

M.O.B – 2Pac, Hussein Fatal, Mopreme, Big Syke, Yaki Kadafi (10.28.1995)

Made Niggas – 2Pac, Napoleon, Hussein Fatal, E.D.I. Mean, Kastro, Yaki Kadafi (04.23.1996)

Mama’s Just A Little Girl – 2Pac (02.26.1996)

Me & My Girlfiend – 2Pac, Virginia Slim (06.27.1996)

Me Against The World – 2Pac, Puff Johnson, Yaki Kadafi, E.D.I. Mean (09.24.1994)

Military Mindz – 2Pac, Cocoa Brovas, Buckshot (06.19.1996)

Minnie The Moocher – 2Pac, Ray Luv (1989)

My Block – 2Pac (1994)

My Closest Road Dogs – 2Pac, Big Syke (02.13.1996)

My Homeboyz – 2Pac (07.1996)

N.I.G.G.A – 2Pac, Mocedes, Mouse Man (1992)

N

Never B Peace – 2Pac, Marvaless, Storm, Danny Boy (01.31.1996)

Never Be Beat – 2Pac (1989-1990)

Never Call U Bitch Again – 2Pac, Danny Boy (06.1996)

Never Had A Friend Like Me – 2Pac (02.04.1996)

Nigga Named Troublesome – 2Pac (1992)

Niggaz Done Changed – Richie Rich, 2Pac (1996)

Niggaz In Tha Pen – 2Pac, Mouse Man & The Wycked (1992)

Niggaz Nature – 2Pac, Val Young (07.06.1996)

No More Pain – 2Pac (12.18.1995)

No Parts of Dis -2Pac (1991)

Nothing But Love – 2Pac (1993)

Nothing To Lose – 2Pac, YN-Vee (08.13.1994)

Nothing To Lose (Reels) – 2Pac, YN-Vee (08.13.1994)

NY ’87 (Now That’s Dissin’) – Tha Dogg Pound, Deadly Threat, 2Pac (12.14.1995)

NY ’87 (Now That’s Dissin’) (Reels) – Tha Dogg Pound, Deadly Threat, 2Pac (12.14.1995)

O

Old School – 2Pac (09.26.1994)

One Day At A Time – Spice 1, 2Pac, LP, Headstrong (1996)

Only Fear of Death – 2Pac, Hussein Fatal, E.D.I. Mean, Kastro (06.11.1996)

Only God Can Judge Me – 2Pac, Rappin’ 4-Tay (12.06.1995)

Only Move 4 The Money – Daz Dillinger, 2Pac, Snoop Dogg, Bad Azz (1996)

Only Move 4 The Money (Reels)– Daz Dillinger, 2Pac, Snoop Dogg, Bad Azz (1996)

Open Fire – 2Pac, Akshun (1994)

Out On Bail – 2Pac, AB (1994)

Out The Moon (Boom, Boom, Boom) – Snoop Dogg, 2Pac, Tray Deee, Soopafly (1996)

Outlaw – 2Pac, Rah Rah, Young Hollywood, K-Dog, Big Malcolm, Mutah (1994)

Outlaw Immortal – 2Pac, Yaki Kadafi, Hussein Fatal, E.D.I Mean, Mussolini (01.10.1996)

Outlaw Immortal (Reels) – 2Pac, Yaki Kadafi, Hussein Fatal, E.D.I Mean, Mussolini (01.10.1996)

P

Pac’s Life – 2Pac (07.29.1996)

Pain – 2Pac, Stretch (1994)

Panther Power – 2Pac, Ryan D, Ray Luv (1988)

Papa’z Song – 2Pac, Poppi, Wycked (1992)

Pass The 40 – Raw Fusion, Money B, Pee Wee, 2pac, Saafir, Big Stretch, Mac-Mone, D the Poet, 151, Bulldog (1991-1992)

Peep Game (Part II) – 2Pac, Stretch (1994)

Peep Game (Part II) (Master Reels) (Unreleased) – 2Pac, Stretch (1994)

Picture Me Rollin – 2Pac, Danny Boy, Syke, CPO (11.26.1995)

Play Ya Cards Right – 2Pac, Michel’le, Tyrone Wrice, Mussolini, Komani, E.D.I. Mean, Yaki Kadafi (01.10.1996)

Po Nigga Blues – 2Pac (1993)

Pour Out a Lil Liquor – 2Pac (1994)

R U Still Down – 2Pac (1994)

R

Rather Be Ya Nigga – 2Pac, Richie Rich, Puff Johnson, Ebony (10.28.1995)

Ready 4 Whatever – 2Pac, Big Syke (1994)

Real Bad Boyz – Assassin, 2Pac, Dee Tha Mad Bitch (1993)

Reincarnation – 2Pac, Lemika, Kastro, E.D.I. Mean & Hussein Fatal (06.10.1996)

Resist The Temptation – 2Pac (1991)

Revenge of the Lunatic – 2Pac, Money B (1991)

Ride 4 Me – 2Pac, Hussein Fatal, Kurupt, Scarr-lo (1995)

Run Tha Streetz – 2Pac, Michel’le, Mutah, Storm (10.31.1995)

Runnin’ (Dying to Live) – 2Pac, The Notorious B.I.G

Runnin’ (From the Police) – 2Pac, Young Hollywood, K-Dogg, Big Malcolm, Buju Banton, Stretch, The Notorious B.I.G. (08.12.1994)

Runnin’ On E – 2Pac, Hussein Fatal, Yaki Kadafi, Young Noble, Nutt-so (1996)

S

Salsa Con Soulfood – Funky Aztecs, 2Pac, Merciless, T.M.D., Money B. (1992)

Same Song – Digital Underground, 2Pac (1990)

Scared Straight – 2Pac, Ray Luv (1991)

Secrets Of War – 2Pac, Hussein Fatal, Yaki Kadafi, Young Noble (1996)

Set It Off – 2Pac, Jewell, Asu, Tek, Capital LS, Greg Nice, Buckshot (06.19.1996)

Shit Don’t Stop – 2Pac, YN-Vee, Macadoshis, Rated R, Mopreme, Big Syke (1994)

Shorty Wanna Be a Thug – 2Pac (12.18.1995)

Skandalouz – 2Pac, Nate Dogg (11.24.1995)

Skank Wit’ U – Don Jagwarr, 2Pac (1994)

Slippin’ Into Darkness – Funky Aztecs, 2Pac, Merciless, Sapo-Loco

Smile – Scarface, 2Pac, Johnny P (1996)

So Many Tears – 2Pac, Thug Life, Stretch (1994)

Something 2 Die 4 – 2Pac (1992)

Soon As I Get Home – 2Pac, Yaki Kadafi (12.13.1995)

Souljah’s Revenge – 2Pac (1992)

Soulja’s Story – 2Pac (1991)

St. Ides Commercial – 2Pac, Snoop Dogg (1993, 1996)

Starin Through My Rear View – 2Pac, E.D.I. Mean, Yaki Kadafi (05.02.1996)

Staring Through My Rear View (Master Reels) – 2Pac, E.D.I, Yaki Kadafi (05.02.1996)

Static – 2Pac (1989)

Still Ballin’ – 2Pac, Kurupt (12.18.1995)

Still Don’t Give A Fuck – 2Pac (1991)

Still I Rise – 2Pac, Big Syke, Yaki Kadafi, Hussein Fatal (10.19.1995)

Str8 Ballin’ – 2Pac (1994)

Street Fame – 2Pac (07.29.1996)

Street Life – Snoop Dogg, Val Young, Prince Ital Joe, 2Pac (03.03.1996)

Sucka 4 Love – 2Pac, G-Money, Killa (1994)

T

Tattoo Tears – 2Pac, Young Noble, Napoleon, Yaki Kadafi, Kastro (03.30.1996)

Tear Drops & Closed Caskets – 2Pac, Yaki Kadafi, Napoleon, E.D.I. Mean, Kastro, Nate Dogg (02.22.1996)

Tearz Of A Clown – 2Pac (1991)

Temptations – 2Pac (08.06.1994)

Temptations (Master Reels) – 2Pac (08.06.1994)

Terror on the Tables – 2Pac, Darren Bastfield (1987)

That’s My Man Throwing Down – 2Pac, Darren Bastfield (1987)

The Case of the Misplaced Mic – 2Pac, DJ Dizzy (1989)

The DFLO Shuttle – Digital Underground, 2Pac (1991)

The Fight [Road to Glory] – 2Pac (03.14.1996)

The Good Die Young – 2Pac, Val Young, Napoleon, Young Noble, Kastro, E.D.I. Mean, Young Noble (22.07.1996)

The Heat – 2Pac, Stretch, Keith Murray, Am Alive (30.11.1994)

The Lunatic – 2Pac (1991)

The Realest Killaz – 2Pac, 50 Cent

The Way We Swing – Digital Underground, 2Pac (1990)

There U Go – 2Pac, Nanci Fletcher, Mussolini, Kastro, E.D.I. Mean, Mr. Malik (10.24.1995)

They Don’t Give a Fuck About Us – 2Pac, E.D.I. Mean, Kastro, Yaki Kadafi, Napoleon (04.15.1996)

They’re Tryin’ To Kill Me – 2Pac; 3X Krazy

Things R Changing – 2Pac (03.08.1996)

This Ain’t Livin – 2Pac (03.14.1996)

This Life I Lead- 2Pac, Gonzoe, Daz Dillinger, Kurupt, Nutt-so (04.24.199)

Throw Ya Hands Up – 2Pac, Killa, Moe Z, Ronnie Love (11.1994)

Thug 4 Life – 2Pac (1993)

Thug Life ’93 – 2Pac, Big Syke, Prince Ital Joe (1993)

Thug Life ’95 – Dramacydal, 2Pac (1995)

Thug Luv – Bizzy Bone, 2Pac, Sylk-E-Fyne (1996)

Thug N U Thug N Me – 2Pac, Jewell (03.11.1996)

Thug Nigga – 2Pac, Capital LS, ASU, Greg Nice (06.1996)

Thug Passion – 2Pac, Jewell, Kastro, Napoleon, E.D.I. Mean, Storm (11.29.1995)

Thug Style – 2Pac (1993)

Thugz Get Lonely Too – 2Pac, Rated R (1993)

Thugz Mansion – 2Pac (02.02.1996)

Time 2 Get My Drank On – 2Pac, YN-Vee (1993-1994)

To Live & Die In L.A – 2Pac, Val Young (07.17.1996)

Tongue Kissin’ – 2Pac (04.15.1996)

Too Late Playa – 2Pac, Queen, Danny Boy, Big Daddy Kane, Hammer, Nutt-so (04.1996)

Too Tight – 2Pac, Nanci Fletcher (1996)

Toss It Up – 2Pac, Danny Boy, KCi & JoJo, Aaron Hall (06.07.1996)

Tradin War Stories – 2Pac, Kastro, E.D.I. Mean, C-Bo, Napoleon, Storm (11.28.1995)

Trapped – 2Pac (1991)

Troublesome ’96 – 2Pac (04.08.1996)

Trump Tight – 2Pac, Capital LS, Asu, Greg Nice (06.17.1996)

U

U Can Be Touched – 2Pac, Bo-Roc, Napoleon, E.D.I. Mean, Kastro, Young Noble, Yaki Kadafi (04.24.1996)

U Can Call – 2Pac, Puff Johnson) (10.27.1995)

U Don’t Have 2 Worry – 2Pac, Storm, Young Noble, Kastro, Yaki Kadafi (03.07.1996)

U Don’t Wanna Battle – 2Pac, Ryan D (1990)

Unconditional Love – 2Pac, Nanci Fletcher (1996)

Until The End Of Time – 2Pac, Sixx-Nine (02.19.1996)

Untouchable – 2Pac, Yaki Kadafi, Hussein Fatal, E.D.I. Mean (06.10.1996)

Untouchable (Freestyle) – 2Pac (1996)

Untouchables – 2Pac, Bad Azz, Snoop Doggy Dogg, E.D.I. Mean, Yaki Kadafi (05.31.1996)

Uppercut – 2Pac (1993-1994)

W

Wanted Dead Or Alive – 2Pac, Snoop Dogg (1996)

War Games -2Pac, Napoleon, E.D.I. Mean, Young Noble, Yaki Kadafi (1996)

War Games (Master Reels) – 2Pac, E.D.I. Mean, Young Noble, Yaki Kadafi & Napoleon (08.1996)

Watch Ya Mouth – 2Pac (07.19.1996)

Welcome 2 Death Row – Danny Boy, 2Pac, Michel’le, Stacie Smallie (10.30.1995)

What Goes On – 2Pac, M.A.T.W. (1992)

What U Won’t Do 4 Love – 2Pac, Pee Wee, Kush, Ryan D, Kendrick, Klark Gable, Shock G, The Underground Railroad

What’s Next – 2Pac, Prince Ital Joe, Natasha Walker, Mopreme, Big Syke (11.16.1995)

What’z Ya Phone # – 2Pac, Danny Boy (11.16.1995)

When I Get Free II – 2Pac (1994)

When I Get Free (Death Row Remix) (1996)

When I Get Free (1992)

When Thugz Cry – 2Pac, Nanci Fletcher (02.02.1996)

When We Ride – 2Pac, Hussein Fatal, Kastro, Napoleon, Mussolini, E.D.I. Mean, Yaki Kadafi, Komani (10.27.1995)

When We Ride On Our Enemies – 2Pac (03.07.1996)

Where Do We Go From Here – 2Pac, Y.N.V (1994)

Where Ever U R – 2Pac, Big Daddy Kane (03.07.1996)

Where U Been – 2Pac, Danny Boy, Mussolini, Hussein Fatal, E.D.I. Mean (11.06.1995)

Where Will I Be – 2Pac, Yaki Kadafi, Big Malcolm, K-Dogg, Mutah (1994)

White Man’z World – 2Pac, Darryl Harper (07.12.1996)

Who Do U Believe In – 2Pac, Nanci Fletcher, Yaki Kadafi, Big Pimpin’ (01.22.1996)

Who Do Ya Luv – 2Pac, Stretch (11.01.1993)

Why U Turn On Me – 2Pac (06.10.1996)

Wonda Why They Call U Bitch – 2Pac (10.13.1995)

Words 2 My First Born – 2Pac, Nutt-so (03.08.1996)

World Dont Take Me Personally – Swoop G, 2Pac, 2 Scoops (1993)

World Wide (Remix) – Outlawz, Bosko, 2Pac, T-Low, Crysis

World Wide Dime Peace – 2Pac, Queen, Capital LS, Greg Nice, Asu, Snoop Doggy Dogg (06.15.1996)

World Wide Mob Figga – 2Pac, E.D.I. Mean, Young Noble, Napoleon, Ta’He

World Wide Stampede – O.F.T.B., Kurupt, Yaki Kadafi, 2Pac (03.31.1996)

Wussup Wit The Luv – Digital Underground, 2Pac (1993)

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Ya Own Style – 2Pac, Greg Nice, E.D.I Mean, Young Noble (06.14.1996)

Proven Strategies for Promoting Playlists for Independent Musicians

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In the current music landscape, promoting playlists has emerged as a crucial strategy for artists aiming to enhance their visibility and increase streaming numbers. For independent musicians, securing a spot on popular playlists can significantly elevate their profile and help them connect with new listeners. This article outlines effective strategies that independent artists can implement to promote their music through playlists, ultimately advancing their careers in a competitive environment.

Understanding Playlist Promotion

What is playlist promotion?

Playlist promotion involves the process of getting a song featured in curated playlists on various streaming platforms, such as Spotify and Apple Music. These playlists can be categorised as editorial (created by the platform), user-generated (compiled by listeners), or algorithmic (generated based on user behaviour). Each type plays a vital role in music discovery and can greatly influence an artist’s reach.

The Importance of Playlists in Music Discovery

Playlists have become one of the primary methods through which audiences discover new music. Recent studies indicate that a large portion of streaming activity is driven by playlists, making them essential for artists looking to expand their fan base. For independent musicians, being included in well-known playlists can lead to increased streams, followers, and overall engagement with their work.

Effective Strategies for Playlist Promotion

Identify Your Target Playlists

The initial step in successful playlist promotion is identifying playlists that align with your musical style and genre. Conduct research to find playlists that feature similar artists or songs that resonate with your sound. Utilize tools like Spotify’s “Related Artists” feature or platforms such as Chartmetric to discover relevant playlists. Additionally, consider niche playlists that cater to specific subgenres or themes, as these can provide more targeted exposure.

Create an Engaging Submission

When submitting your music for playlist consideration, it’s crucial to craft a compelling pitch. Write a concise and engaging submission message that highlights what sets your song apart. Include details about your background, the inspiration behind the track, and any notable achievements. Personalizing your submission can significantly enhance your chances of capturing a curator’s interest. Don’t forget to include links to your social media profiles or previous work, as this adds credibility and context.

Use Submission Platforms

Several online platforms facilitate connections between artists and playlist curators. Websites like SubmitHub, Groover, and Soundplate allow you to submit your tracks directly to curators actively seeking new music. These platforms often provide feedback on submissions and can improve your chances of being featured. Additionally, consider reaching out directly to smaller curators via email or social media, as they may be more receptive to independent artists.

Foster Relationships with Curators

Building relationships with playlist curators is essential for long-term success in playlist promotion. Follow curators on social media platforms like Instagram and Twitter, interact with their content, and show genuine interest in their playlists. Establishing these connections can lead to future collaboration opportunities and increase the likelihood of your music being featured. Attend industry events or virtual meetups where curators might be present; networking in person can leave a lasting impression.

Leverage Social Media for Promotion

Social media serves as a powerful tool for promoting your playlist placements. Share your tracks on platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok, encouraging fans to listen and add your songs to their own playlists. Engaging with fans through live sessions or Q&A about your music can also help create a community around your artistry. Use eye-catching visuals or behind-the-scenes content to promote your music effectively; storytelling through social media can captivate potential listeners.

Curate Your Own Playlists

As an independent artist, consider creating your own playlists that include not only your music but also tracks from other artists you admire. This approach not only showcases your work but also encourages cross-promotion with fellow musicians. Sharing these curated playlists on social media can attract new listeners interested in discovering fresh sounds. You could even collaborate with other artists on joint playlists, further expanding your reach within their fan bases.

Measuring Your Success

Monitor Playlist Performance

Once you’ve secured placements on playlists, it’s important to track their performance. Use analytics tools provided by streaming platforms to monitor how many streams you receive from each playlist. Understanding listener demographics and engagement metrics will help you refine your promotional strategies moving forward. Pay attention not just to the number of streams but also how long listeners are engaging with your tracks—this insight can inform future releases.

Adapt Strategies Based on Feedback

Be open to adjusting your approach based on what works best for you. Gather feedback from listeners and curators about how they discovered your music and what they enjoyed about it. This information can guide you in making informed decisions regarding future submissions and promotional efforts. Consider conducting surveys among your audience or engaging them in discussions about what they seek in new music; this interaction fosters loyalty while providing valuable insights.

Conclusion

Promoting playlists is a critical strategy for independent musicians looking to enhance their presence in the competitive music industry. By implementing these proven strategies—identifying target playlists, creating engaging submissions, utilizing submission platforms, building relationships with curators, leveraging social media, curating personal playlists, monitoring performance metrics, and adapting strategies based on feedback—artists can significantly improve their chances of success. As the landscape of music promotion continues to evolve, adopting these tactics will empower independent musicians to connect with audiences and thrive in their careers. 

2Pac and the Wild Horse Spirit: How Shakur’s Lyrics Symbolize Strength and Freedom

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When you think of Tupac Shakur, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? That probably he is alive? Well, not in terms of conspiracy theories.

What is Tupac Shakur mostly known for? Well, he is known for his freedom, resilience, and that signature fiery spirit that nobody can tame. Kind of like a wild horse, right?

We can also hear his passion for freedom and the struggles of life in his lyrics, which make an even deeper connection with that wild horse spirit.

He was a man who fought to be free, to have rights, and to change the way we see the world.

Inspired by his work, let’s break down the lyrics of some of his most popular songs, and find out why he was always singing about freedom and strength.

1. Tupac’s Lyrics as the Voice of Strength

No matter if you like hip hop or rap, the moment you hear a song from Tupac, you immediately feel the powerful message that this incredible artist has to tell us. Tupac wasn’t just ripping, he was the definition of raw emotion, a truth that might hurt some people, but it felt tangible and relatable.

In other words, his music was REAL.

His famous line, I’d rather die like a man, than live like a coward,  perfectly describes his unapologetic approach to life, his strength, and courage.

The more we decipher his lyrics, the deeper the connection with that wild horse spirit. He stated that he won’t back down, even when the odds are against him.

His hit songs, from “Changes” to “Keep Ya Head Up,” echo messages that encourage people to stand strong and fight against injustice.

He advocated resilience, urging listeners to “keep your head up” even when life is tough, a message that has become one of his most quoted lyrics.

Statistics show that his album sales have gone over 75 million records globally, which proves how impactful his lyrics are across generations. He fought for good things like freedom of choice, injustice of the system, having a fighting spirit, and being true to yourself.

So, are you looking at today’s best horse bets? Try to find a horse that has a similar fighting spirit as Tupac here.

2. Freedom as a Central Theme in Tupac’s Work

A wild horse is often seen as a symbol of freedom, a creature that refuses to be confined. Tupac’s life, music, and even his rebellious image embody this spirit of unchained independence. His lyric, “I’m not saying I’m gonna change the world, but I guarantee that I will spark the brain that will change the world,” speaks to his belief in self-expression and individual impact.

For Tupac, freedom wasn’t just a concept but a daily battle. His song “Hail Mary” captures his struggle for liberation, from societal constraints and from the stereotypes that sought to box him in.

This theme of freedom speaks deeply to his fans, as evidenced by the lasting popularity of his music among younger generations exploring social identity and resistance. Today, he remains one of the most-streamed hip-hop artists globally, with over 10 billion streams on platforms like Spotify.

3. The Path That Makes One Great

One of Tupac’s most iconic metaphors is the “rose that grew from concrete.” This image isn’t just poetic; it’s a powerful symbol of resilience.

Born into hardship, Tupac fought against the odds his entire life, and his work reflects that struggle to rise above difficult circumstances.

He said, “We wouldn’t ask why a rose that grew from the concrete for having damaged petals…” implying that we should honor resilience without questioning the scars it leaves.

According to data, 2Pac’s messages of resilience continue to inspire countless listeners globally, especially in communities where socioeconomic challenges mirror those Tupac experienced.

His music resonates with individuals facing struggles, reinforcing the idea that “damaged petals” only add to one’s beauty and strength.

4. Social Commentary and the Role of a “Wild Horse”

Why did Tupac take on social issues so boldly? Because, like a wild horse, he didn’t fear speaking up. Tupac wasn’t afraid to question society. One of his most scathing lyrics, “They got money for wars, but can’t feed the poor,” is a prime example of his criticism of systemic injustice.

He held up a mirror to society’s flaws, becoming a voice for the voiceless. This outspokenness has cemented his legacy as not only a musical icon but also a social activist.

In a survey, 2Pac ranked among the top five most influential artists in social justice, showing how his voice transcends music. His refusal to be “broken in” or silenced solidifies his wild spirit—a spirit that refuses to conform to expectations.

5. Spirituality in Tupac’s Lyrics

For Tupac, life wasn’t just about material success or fame; it was a deeper journey filled with existential questions and spiritual reflections. His lyrics in “Only God Can Judge Me” are a testament to his spiritual beliefs and the inner strength he derived from them. This untamed spirit—seeking truth and meaning in a chaotic world—makes his work timeless.

Today, Tupac’s lyrics about spirituality resonate across cultural lines, appealing to those who find solace in his words. With over 6 million followers on his posthumous social media accounts, it’s clear that his spiritual and existential reflections still speak powerfully to fans.

Tupac’s Shooter from ’94, Walter ”King Tut” Johnson Was Released From a Prison

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U.S. District Judge Frederic Block reduced Walter ”King Tut” Johnson‘s sentence to time served plus three years of supervised release. Johnson was released on Thursday from a federal prison in Otisville, nearly a two-hour drive northwest of Brooklyn, where Johnson is from.

King Tut spent 27 years behind bars after he initially sentenced the convicted robber to five life terms.

On August 15, 1995, Tupac wrote this letter from the prison, ends the letter, “Be / Careful!!! / The Walking Dead / Jack Agnant R.I.P. / Tut R.I.P. / Jimmy Ace R.I.P.” In this list, Tupac names the people he felt were behind the shooting at Quad Studios, “Haitian Jack” Agnant, Walter “King Tut” Johnson, and James “Jimmy Ace” Rosemond. Tupac later publicized these beliefs in his song “Against All Odds” on his posthumous album The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory.
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On June 15, 2011, an inmate at Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center serving a life sentence, Dexter Isaac, confessed to being an active participant in Shakur’s 1994 robbery and shooting. Isaac’s written confession to website allhiphop.com read, in part, “In 1994, James Rosemond hired me to rob 2Pac Shakur at the Quad Studio…He gave me $2,500, plus all the jewelry I took, except for one ring, which he took for himself.

Tupac pointed to Walter Johnson aka King Tut as one of the two shooters who robbed him in Quad Recording Studios, New York. The other shooter is Dexter Isaac

Johnson, who once had the street name “King Tut,” served nearly three decades in prison on robbery and drug charges. He was the only person ever sentenced to mandatory life in prison out of the Eastern District of New York, which covers Brooklyn, Queens and Long Island, under a federal statute known as the Three Strikes law, which targets repeat offenders, according to Mia Eisner-Grynberg, deputy attorney-in-charge of Federal Defenders of New York, which represented Johnson.

During his time in prison, Johnson had no disciplinary infractions, helped create programs for prisoners and received praise from prison officials for his positive leadership, according to court documents filed by Eisner-Grynberg.

“I now believe that my sentences, though lawfully rendered, were excessively harsh,” Block wrote in his ruling. “Just like prisoners who have evolved into better human beings during their lengthy periods of incarceration, judges also evolve with the passage of years on the bench.”

Block said the 2018 First Step Act allowed judges to reconsider prior sentences and prisoners to seek early release.

Eisner-Grynberg argued in court documents that Johnson would’ve never gotten five life terms under current judicial standards.

Johnson, now 61, said he intends to live with his family in Brooklyn and give back to his community by “mentoring young men to steer clear” of the choices he made, according to Mia Eisner-Grynberg, deputy attorney-in-charge of Federal Defenders of New York, which represented him.

2Pac Pre Death Row Approximate Recording Dates + Complete Producer Credits

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2Pac Pre Death Row Approximate Recording Dates + Complete Producer Credits
2Pac Pre Death Row Approximate Recording Dates + Complete Producer Credits

I. EARLY YEARS

1986 – 1990: early stuff with Born Busy, TC, One Nation Emcees, Strictly Dope

II. 2PACALYPSE NOW (SEPTEMBER 1990 – OCTOBER 1991)

Late 1990 (September-December):

Trapped [Pee Wee]
Violent [DJ Fuze]
I Thought U Knew [DJ Fuze]
All in the Daze of a Criminal [DJ Klark Gable]
Do 4 Love/Live in the Lobby [Shock G]
Resist the Temptation [Big D]
Dopefiend’s Diner [Big D] [Pee Wee plays piano]
Tears of a Clown [Big D]
Words of Wisdom [Shock G]
Rebel of the Underground [Big D]
Revenge of tha Lunatic [Big D]
Tha’ Lunatic [Shock G]
Scared Straight [DJ Fuze]

Early 1991:

Brenda’s Got a Baby [Big D]
Don’t You Trust Me [Big D]
Crooked Ass Nigga [Stretch]
Fade Away [Big D]
Young Black Male [Big D] – could’ve been earlier, Pac said it was one of the first songs he recorded

Mid-1991:

I Don’t Give a Fuck [Pee Wee]
Something Wicked [Jayzee]
If My Homie Calls [Big D]
Soulja’s Story [Big D]
Part Time Mutha [Big D] – last song done for 2Pacalypse Now

III. 2PACALYPSE NOW II/TROUBLESOME (OCTOBER 1991 – SEPTEMBER 1992)

Late 1991 – Early 1992:

N.I.G.G.A [Big D]
Ghetto Gospel [Big D] – one of the versions recorded August 14, 1992
Papa’z Song [Big D] – various versions recorded between late 1991 and late 1993
Revenge of tha Soulja aka Soldier Like Me [Big D & Stretch]
Crooked Nigga Too [Big D and perhaps Stretch?]
No Parts of Dis [Digital D]
Changes/That’s Just the Way It Is/Gotta Make a Change [Big D] (December 25, 1991, according to Deon)
Troublesome [Jayzee]

Early 1992 (pre-LA riots):

Nothing But Love [DJ Daryl]
16 on Death Row [DJ Daryl]
Black Starry Night [DJ Daryl]
Still Don’t Give a Fuck [DJ Daryl]
When I Get Free (Souljah II) [Laylaw]
Keep Ya Head Up [DJ Daryl]
Let Them Thangs Go [DJ Daryl]
Po’ Nigga Blues [DJ Daryl] (Gov recorded his in 95)
Trapped ’92 Remix [???]
Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z… [Laylaw] (April 29, 1992 – the day the riot began, according to Laylaw)

May – June 10 1992:

Don’t Call Me Bitch [Laylaw] (both takes i suppose)
I Wonda If Heaven’s Got a Ghetto [Laylaw]
I Get Around [Shock G] (both i suppose)
What Goes On [Big D]

Summer 1992:

Holler If Ya Hear Me (Original) [Stretch]
The Streetz R Deathrow [Stretch]
Love Ya Future [Shock G]
Representin’ [Big Tru] (August-September 1992, third verse Fall 1992)
Black Cotton [Big D] (August 23, 1992, according to Mouse Man)
Troublesome Intro [Big D?]

September 26-27, 1992:

Broken Branches [Laylaw] (could’ve been May 1992 and just being replayed in that Truman video)
Wycked and the Mouse Man [Big D] (could’ve been recorded earlier too)
Brothers in the Pen [Big Tru] (September 27, 1992)

IV. STRICTLY 4 MY NIGGAZ (OCTOBER – MID-DECEMBER 1992)

October 1992:

Point the Finga [Big D]
Pac’s Theme (Skit) [Big D]
Strugglin’ [Stretch]
Something 2 Die 4 (Interlude) [Big D]
Flex [Big D & Stretch] (Thoroheads recorded their verses later)
The Hell Raiser [Stretch]

November – Mid-December 1992:

5 Deadly Venomz [Stretch] (possibly an early demo recorded around 2PN era)
Holler If Ya Hear Me (Retail) [Stretch]
Guess Who’s Back [Akshun]
Souljah’s Revenge [Bobcat]
Peep Game [Bobcat]
Last Wordz [Bobcat]

V. THUG LIFE/MR. MIDDLE FINGER/VOLUME I (MID-DECEMBER 1992 – MAY 1994)

Mid-December 1992 – January 1993:

Niggas in the Pen [Big Tru]
Fake Ass Bitches [Johnny J] (outro and YNV female recorded late 93-early 94)
Thug Life [Johnny J]
Pour Out a Little Liquor [Johnny J] (radio recorded in ’94)
High ‘Til I Die (Thug Life) [Johnny J]
Time 2 Get My Drank On [Johnny J?] (perhaps a different version and perhaps with verses and perhaps the interlude done later)
ERASED UNHEARD WITH COOLIO [DJ Wino]

February – April 5, 1993:

Definition of a Thug Nigga [Warren G]
I’m Gettin’ Money [Johnny J?]
Is It Cool to Fuck [Johnny J? and Stretch?]
Faded Shootouts (Interlude) [Stretch]
Death Around EACH Corner (Original) [Johnny J]
Losin’ It [Johnny J]
Ready 4 Whatever [Johnny J]

April 16 – May 1993:

How Long Will They Mourn Me (radio recorded in ’94) [Warren G]
Animosity (May 1, 1993) [Warren G]
Lie to Kick It [Warren G]

June – September 1993:

St. Ides Commercial #1 [DJ Pooh]
Ghost [DJ Pooh]
Thug 4 Life [Stretch? or Johnny J?]
Bury Me a G [Stretch] (both Solo and Thug Life around the same time July-Sept ’93)
Nothing to Lose [Stretch] (Mr. Middlefinger & Clean, retail recorded a month or two later)
Thugs Get Lonely Too [Stretch] (both takes i suppose)
Lord Knows [Brian G, Revisited by Tony Pizarro, Remixed by Moe-Z] (BGs revisited July 31, 1994 and again BGs and beat revisited August ’94)
It Ain’t Easy (Unheard) [Stretch? Brian G?]
Here We Go [Stretch]
Hopeless (Interlude) [Stretch]
Mr. Middle Finger [Stretch]
The Uppercut [Stretch]
Open Fire [Akshun]
Death Around the Corner (Retail) [Johnny J]
Wonda Why They Call U Bytch [Stretch]
Who Do You Love [Stretch] (both takes i suppose)
Only Fear of Death [Stretch, possibly with Duane Nettlesbey]

various skits

October – November 1993:

Temptations [Easy Mo Bee] (October 26, 1993, beat revisited June 30, 1994)
Dear Mama [Master Tee, Remixed by Tony Pizarro] (October 26, 1993, beat revisited in ’94, not sure about the vocals)
Str8 Ballin’ [Easy Mo Bee] (take 2 – early 94, take 3 – august 94)
Runnin’ from the Police [Easy Mo Bee] (different verse – august 94)
Introduced to the Game [Easy Mo Bee?]
Pain [Stretch] (early November, radio later)
Out on Bail [LG] (November 18-20)

December 1993 – February 1994

Judgement Day [Stretch]
Cradle to the Grave [Professor Jay and Big Syke, Remixed by Moe-Z] (radio recorded in August ’94)
Shit Don’t Stop [Stretch]
Another Jack [Professor Jay? and Mopreme?]
Out the Gutta [Professor Jay? and Mopreme?]
Thug Bitch [Professor Jay?]
Don’t Get It Twisted [Professor Jay and Mopreme]
Hellrazor [Stretch, possibly with Duane Nettlesbey] (female added August ’94)
Can’t Turn Back [Black Jack]
R U Still Down [Shock G]
Fuck the World [Shock G]
Peep Game 2 [Stretch]
Thugs Theme [Stretch]
Where Do We Go From Here [Stretch, possibly with Duane Nettlesbey]
Hard on a Nigga LZ [Stretch, possibly with Duane Nettlesbey]
Wonda Why They Call U Bytch LZ [Stretch, possibly with Duane Nettlesbey]
Freestyle LZ [Stretch, possibly with Duane Nettlesbey]
Hennessey [Stretch, possibly with Duane Nettlesbey]
Street Fame [Stretch, possibly with Duane Nettlesbey]
Loyal to the Game [Reginald Heard] (February 4, 1994, radio later)

February – April 1994:

Hold On Be Strong [Stretch? Choo? Duane Nettlesbey?]
High ‘Til i Die (Solo) [Tony Pizarro]
R U Still Down (Raise ’em Up) [Tony Pizarro]
God Bless the Dead [Stretch, possibly with Duane Nettlesbey]
Under Pressure [Stretch, possibly with Duane Nettlesbey]
Stay True [Stretch]

VI. STAY TRUE (MAY – AUGUST 1994)

May 1994:

Fuck All Y’all [Duane Nettlesbey?] (beat revisited June 30, 1994)
AmeriKKKa Eats Its Young [Khayree]

Summer 1994:

When I Get Free [Bread & Water] (June 16, 1994, vocals revised August 18, 1994)
Thug Style [Bread & Water] (June 16, 1994)
It Ain’t Easy [Tony Pizarro] (July 1994)
Hard on a Nigga [Dat Nigga Daz] (August 8, 1994)

various Pizarro skits for Stay True

Killing Fields [Bread & Water] (August 18, 1994)
Where Will I Be [Bread & Water] (August 18, 1994, remix recorded later)
If I Die 2Nite [Easy Mo Bee] (August 30, 1994)
My Block [Easy Mo Bee] (August 30, 1994)
Outlaw [Moe-Z] (August 31, 1994)

VII. FUCK THE WORLD/ME AGAINST THE WORLD

September 1994:

Old School [Soulshock & Karlin]
Throw Your Hands Up [Moe-Z]
Heavy in the Game [Mike Mosley]
Can U Get Away [Mike Mosley]
So Many Tears [Shock G]
Me Against the World [Soulshock & Karlin]
Young Niggaz [Moe-Z] (possibly a clean version recorded a bit later, unheard)
Suka 4 Love [Moe-Z]

VIII. YOUNG THUGS/DRAMACYDAL LP

September – November 1994:

Thug Life (Young Thugs) [Moe-Z]
Bury Me a G (Young Thugs) [Stretch, Paul Arnold]

Late November 1994:

Addicted to the Streets [Stretch]
Enemies with Me [Stretch]
Late Night [Stretch]

December 1994 – February 1995:

Thug Mansion [Soulshock & Karlin]
The Other Side [Soulshock & Karln]
Blinded [Funky Drummer]
Interview with a Problem Child [Moe-Z]
Late Night (Remix) [Moe-Z]
MATW Intro [Tony Pizarro] (January 15, 1995)

February – October 12, 1995

Dramacyde [Mike Mosley]
Make No Mistakes [Moe-Z]
No Further [Mike Mosley]
Hard to Imagine [Soulshock & Karlin]
Just Like Daddy [Mike Mosley]
Sittin’ on Top of the World [Mopreme]
It Don’t Stop (Radio) [Mike Mosley]

Undated:

Do 4 Love (Unheard) [Shock G] (1990-1992)

The Outlawz – Penitentiary Bound – Napoleon, Kastro, E.D.I. Mean, Komani & Prince Ital Joe

“Penitentiary Bound” is an Outlawz song recorded on November 14 and 16, 1995 and produced by Johnny “J” with verses by Napoleon, Kastro, E.D.I. Mean and Komani and a hook by Prince Ital Joe.

We have only yet heard the contents of the A-reel (11/14/95), mixed onto Catalog DAT’s in May 97, paired with “Letter 2 My Unborn”. The reference mix from the catalog dat’s is the only mix we have of this song.

The beat was created with an SP1200. Ricky Rouse plays guitar on the song. 

The lyrics deal with living a criminal lifestyle and the possibility of facing doing jail time.

“Smiling Faces” is an unofficial bootleg title that has shown up on Unheard/Unreleased lists over the years along with the actual title in those lists.

2Pac – Outlaw Immortalz feat. Hussein Fatal, Yaki Kadafi, E.D.I. Mean & Big Syke (Oct. 1996)

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“Outlaw Immortalz” is a song by 2Pac featuring Hussein Fatal, Yaki Kadafi, E.D.I. Mean and Big Syke, produced by Sam Sneed and recorded between October 19-23, 1995. It was the first 2Pac song on Death Row to feature E.D.I. Mean and the first song with Big Syke being a part of the Outlaw Immortalz group. The song title was first penned on a tracklist 2Pac wrote in October 1995 just days before getting out. On the next tracklist he wrote “Outlaw Immortalz” was replaced with “When We Ride”. It’s an interesting fact, because the song titles were hypothetical at the time, and it looks like during the All Eyez on Me sessions “When We Ride” was the song that replaced “Outlaw Immortalz”, having been recorded a few days later in a course of a a few (2-3) sessions between October 27-30, 1995. The song later appeared on a mid-December (December 11 most likely) Outlaw Immortalz tracklist for an album that never materialised.

2Pac reused his 4 opening bars on “Can’t C Me”, that was recorded not long after that (November 1-2, 1995).

The song appears on 2 handwritten tracklists circa October 23, 1995.

It is fair to assume that E.D.I. Mean recorded his verse a few days later, since Syke, Fatal and Kadafi were the ones who were recording with Pac on Death Row almost since day 1 and the other guys joined later towards the end of October 1995 (“When We Ride” was the first song for most of them). E.D.I. Mean is the only rapper who Pac didn’t mention in the intro either.

Another indicator of the song having been recorded a few days before “When We Ride” and before the Outlaw Immortalz formed as a group is the fact that 2Pac calls Hussein “Fatal Komani” – he would become Hussein Fatal just days after that and Mopreme would receive the alias Komani.

The song first surfaced because a certain member of THC contacted Sam Sneed and acquired a Pro Tools session CD which contained the layers from the 2″ Master reel (and was referred to simply as “Immortal”). Later an original 1995 mix leaked from a DAT via the Wideawake server leak.

The song samples Outkast’s “Funky Ride” or maybe both songs used the same sample from some kind of library record or whatever.

Lyrically, the song was an introduction to the Outlaw Immortalz group (obviously until “When We Ride”, the superior track and a more inclusive one, replaced it).

E-40 – Million Dollar Spot feat. 2Pac & B-Legit (1996)

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“Million Dollar Spot” is a song by E-40 featuring verses by 2Pac and B-Legit and a hook by Marcus “Emgee” Gore, produced by Mike Mosley and Femi Ojetunde, who also plays instruments on it. It was released on E-40 1996 album “The Hall of Game”. The song was most likely recorded around 1996 (it might’ve been even July 1996)

Opposed to “Niggaz Done Changed”, where Pac just sent Richie Rich a verse he laid at Can-Am, he recorded this song together with E-40 and B-Legit.

Written by E. Stevens, B. Jones, M. Mosley, T. Shakur
Engineered by Tony Mills, Mike Mosley and Carlos Warlick @ Cosmic Slop Shop and Spark Studio
Mixed by Mike Mosley, Femi Ojetunde and Carlos Warlick @ Larrabee North

Keyboards: Femi Ojetunde & Mike Mosley
Bass: Femi Ojetunde
Drum Programming: Mike Mosley
Scratches: Chauncey

2Pac – Love Ya Future (1992) (Unleaked)

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2Pac - Troublesome '21 Tracklist
2Pac - Troublesome '21 Tracklist

“Love Ya Future” is an unheard and finished 2Pac song, produced by Shock G and recorded in late Spring – early Summer 1992. It was one of the final tracks scrapped from Troublesome 21, the other one being “When I Get Free” (aka “Soulja II” / “Soulja’s Revenge”). They were replaced with “Representin” and “What Goes On”.

It appears on various close-to-final Troublesome 21 tracklists.

2Pac - Troublesome '21 Tracklist
2Pac – Troublesome ’21 Tracklist

2Pac – Blunt Time feat. Method Man, The Lady of Rage, Roger Troutman (Unreleased)

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“Blunt Time” is most likely a recorded 2Pac song, produced by Dr. Dre and most likely featuring Method Man, The Lady of Rage and Roger Troutman. Chances are high, it has the same beat and the same Roger Troutman’s vocals from RBX’s version of the song from the Aftermath compilation. 2Pac most likely recorded his vocals on November 2, 1995 during the same session when he recorded his vocals for “California Love” (and perhaps “Can’t C Me” and “Got My Mind Made Up” as well”).

Probably engineered by Dre’s regular – Keston E. Wright (would be cool to ask him).

According to J-Flexx, he wrote the original song and it was his song with somebody (can’t make out the name) then Dre wanted it and after that RBX wanted it. J-Flexx never heard the 2Pac version.

“Blunt Time” is of the same nature as the songs above – it must’ve been a song, recorded by Rage, Method Man, and Roger Troutman, perhaps even during the same session where Dre recorded Cali Love, since they’re both on the same reel and contain vocals by Roger Troutman. Perhaps same session as “Got My Mind Made Up”, because of Rage and Meth.

So it could be that when Dre offered “California Love” to Tupac, “Blunt Time” came with it. It appeared on 3 known handwritten tracklists and is seen in the exhibit on the “California Love”/”Blunt Time” master reel and a “California Love” session cassette dated 11-2-95, which looks very similar to the cassette Rage posted in her Instagram.

It was scribbled out and removed on a All Eyez on Me DAT according to documents, as well as scribbled out on a handwritten All Eyez on Me tracklist. It later appeared on a mid-December 95 Outlawz tracklist and never reappeared since. Perhaps, Dre wanted the song back, why else would this song so mysteriously disappear from all media.

Rage posted a pic of the “Blunt Time” session tape in her Instagram around 9 years ago. It is rumored that the song has been floating around since then.

Napoleon & Big Syke – Bitch Nigga (March 12, 1996) (Unfinished & Unreleased)

“Bitch Nigga” is an unfinished unreleased song performed by Big Syke and Napoleon, recorded on March 12, 1996, produced by Darryl Harper.

The song shares a reel with “Money, Bud n Bitches” – the artist is not mentioned on the reel. Who can that be?

Napoleon re-uses parts of his lyrics from “If They Love Their Kids” on the track.

The source for the leak was a DAT that contained this track and the Outlawz version of Lil Homies.

2Pac’s Artists Projects Timeline

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2Pac's Artists Projects Timeline
2Pac's Artists Projects Timeline

The Jungle Po$$e (Fall 1990 – Early 1991)

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Dayz of a criminal - 2pac The Jungle Po$$e (Fall 1990 - Early 1991)
Dayz of a criminal – 2pac The Jungle Po$$e (Fall 1990 – Early 1991)

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Dayz of a criminal - 2pac 2 The Jungle Po$$e (Fall 1990 - Early 1991)
Dayz of a criminal – 2pac 2 The Jungle Po$$e (Fall 1990 – Early 1991)

3

The Jungle Po$$e - 2Pac
The Jungle Po$$e – 2Pac

4

The Undaground Railroad - 2Pac
The Undaground Railroad – 2Pac

5

Jungle Posse - 2Pac
Jungle Posse – 2Pac

The Kids/Havenotz & Mysta/Tha G’z (possibly a girl group) (Late 1990 – Early 1994)

The Kids = John, Jessie, Arrington, and Stanley.

  1. The Kids – “So Sorry” Handwritten Lyrics 1992 + Percentage
The Kids - So Sorry Handwritten Lyrics 1992 + Percentage
The Kids – So Sorry Handwritten Lyrics 1992 + Percentage

2. So Sorry

3. Late 1990 – Early 1991

The KidsHavenotz & MystaTha G'z
The KidsHavenotz & MystaTha G’z

The Kids – “So Sorry” Handwritten Lyrics 1992 + Percentage

4. The Kidz – Ain’t Nothin Cute About These Kidz (1991)

The Kidz - Ain't Nothin Cute About These Kidz
The Kidz – Ain’t Nothin Cute About These Kidz

5. Streetz – Bedtime Storiez (1991) 2Pac

Streetz - Bedtime Storiez (1991) 2Pac
Streetz – Bedtime Storiez (1991) 2Pac

6. The Underground Railroad 2Pac Nothing Gold Tha’ G’s (1991)

The Underground Railroad 2Pac Nothing Gold Tha' G's
The Underground Railroad 2Pac Nothing Gold Tha’ G’s

7. 2Pac’s Handwritten Tracklist for Nuthin Gold

2Pac's Handwritten Tracklist for Nuthin Gold
2Pac’s Handwritten Tracklist for Nuthin Gold

8. Nuthin Gold Ghetto Gospel 2Pac’s Tracklist (1991-1992)

Nuthin Gold Ghetto Gospel 2Pac's Tracklist
Nuthin Gold Ghetto Gospel 2Pac’s Tracklist (1991-1992)
Nuthin Gold Ghetto Gospel 2Pac's Tracklist
Nuthin Gold Ghetto Gospel 2Pac’s Tracklist

9. Music 4 ”32 Bottles 2 Ghetto Heaven” March – August 1992

Music 4 ''32 Bottles 2 Ghetto Heaven'' March - August 1992
Music 4 ”32 Bottles 2 Ghetto Heaven” March – August 1992

Wycked and the Mouse Man (Spring – Fall 1992)

The ‘50 Niggaz’ movement turned into the Thug Life movement.

Thoroheads (Spring 1992 – August 1994)

Young Thugs (August – November 1994)

1. Young Thugs (August 18, 1994)

Young Thugs - 2Pac
Young Thugs – 2Pac

2. Young Thugs (September 1994)

Young Thugs -2Pac
Young Thugs -2Pac

3. Young Thugz (Late November – Early December 1994)

Young Thugz (Late November - Early December 1994)
Young Thugz (Late November – Early December 1994)

Dramacydal (November 1994 – Fall 1995)

Side A

Intro

1.No love 4 the other side producer Soulshock
2.Addicted to the streets producer Stretch
3.Thug Mansion producer Soulshock
4.Blind 2 the Fact Producer Moe-z
5. Interview with a Problem child/Mootaw Solo producer Moe-z


Side B

6. Late Night Producer Stretch
7.Just like Daddy Producer Mike Mosely
8.Forever Live Producer Moe-Z
9. Won’t go no further Producer Mike Mosely
10. Don’t make enemies Producer Stretch

Outlaw Immortalz/Outlawz (December 1995 – July 1996)

1. Outlaw Immortalz tracklist (December 11, 1995)

(“Don’t U Niggaz Got Kids” is simply a concept yet, “Secretz of War” possibly already re-recorded (without Noble))
1. Hit em up Produce by 2pac & JJ
2.Komradz Produce by 2pac & JJ
3.There U Go Produce by 2pac & JJ
4.Where U Been Produce by Syke & JJ
5.Soon as i get home Produce QD3
6.Outlaw Immortalz Produce by Sam Sneed
7.Fade Me Produce by 2pac & JJ
8.Don’t u niggaz got kidz Produce by QD3
9.On top of the World Produce Moe
10.Teardropz & Closed Caskets Produce QD3
11.Secrets of War Produce by QD3
12. Fair Xchage Produce 2pac & JJ
13. Blunt tyme Produce Dre

2. “Outlaw Immortalz” Thug Life Volume 2 (between January 13 and 18, 1996)

Intro:

1.Hit em Up prod JJ/Pac
2.Tear Dropz & Klosed Kastet prod QD3
3.Soon as I get Home prod QD3
4.Secretz of War prod JJ
5. There U Go prod JJ/Pac
6.JackMove prod Daz
7. Where u been prod JJ
8. He vs She prod JJ
9.Whatz Next prod JJ
10.Play ya cardz right prod JJ
11. Thru my Rearview (Makaveli prod JJ
12. Fuck em all prod JJ/Pac
13.Fade Me ( Kastro, Napolean, Makaveli) prod JJ/Pac
14. If they love they 9kidz (Makaveli, Napolean, Kastro prod JJ
15. Letter 2 tha Prez (Mussilini, Edi Mean, Kastro Makaveli prod QD3
16. Still ballin (part 2) (Mr. Makaveli & Young Gotti) prod JJ

Featuring
Makaveli the Don (Pac)
Mussilini (Syke)
Kay Kastro
Yaki Kadafi
Hussien Fatal
EDI Mean
Napolean
Mo Komanee
Young Gotti
Daz Dillnger
Storm Aka Mabavek
Baby face D.B.

Tha Outlaw Immortalz

3. Outlawz Euthanasia (April 24-29, 1996) – hypothetical titles, Pac fancied “Hold Ya Head” while in jail

Outlawz Euthanasia (April 24-29, 1996)
Outlawz Euthanasia (April 24-29, 1996)
Outlawz Euthanasia (April 24-29, 1996)
Outlawz Euthanasia (April 24-29, 1996)

4. Untitled (May 2, 1996) – hypothetical titles, Tupac had already written the chorus to Ain’t Nothing Wrong, but did not record until July 9, 1996, concept, perhaps he had as well written “Smile” (first and unheard verses) by this time

4. Untitled (May 2, 1996) - hypothetical titles, Tupac had already written the chorus to Ain't Nothing Wrong, but did not record until July 9, 1996, concept, perhaps he had as well written "Smile" (first and unheard verses) by this time
4. Untitled (May 2, 1996) – hypothetical titles, Tupac had already written the chorus to Ain’t Nothing Wrong, but did not record until July 9, 1996, concept, perhaps he had as well written “Smile” (first and unheard verses) by this time

5. The Outlawz – Outlaw Immortalz (May 2, 1996)

Side A
Intro “This game of Thugz”
*1.Made Niggaz
*2.Lazt ones left
3.Secretz of War
4.Troublesome
5.There u go
6.Hit em up (the contract mix)
7. Smile
8. 5 minutez of Fame
9.Thru my Rearview
10. Neva call u Bytch
11.Don’t Cry
*12. U can be touched
13. The wrong nigga
14.
Outro “Change gon’ come”

6. The Outlawz (May 2-31, 1996)

1. Made Niggaz (All)
2. Hit em up (remix) Makaveli, Hussein, Edi, Kadafi)
3. Troublesome (Makaveli)
4. U can be Touched (Kastro, Hussein, Napoleon, Edi)
5. Death B4 Dizhonor (All)
6. Neva Call U Bitch (Makaveli)
7. Lazt ones left (All)
8. Don’t go to Sleep
9. Secretz of War
10. Don’t Hate Uz
11. Who Do U Believe in

7. The Outlawz – The Hunger! (May 31 – June 8, 1996) – Watch Ya Mouth here is a concept title

The Outlawz - The Hunger!
The Outlawz – The Hunger!

8. The Outlawz featuring 2Pac – Loved by Few, Hated by Many, (May 31 – June 8, 1996)

A Intro
1. Made Niggaz
2.Troublesome
3.Secretz of war
4.Untouchablez
5.Death B4 Dishoner

Ghetto Starz (August 1996)

1-4. August 17-22, 1996

  • This information is taken from the former Bomb1st forum by Filla (forum user)

When Record Promoter Was Attacked By Suge Knight and Death Row Crew

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On September 24, 1995, the West Coast contingent suffered another blow, and this time it was fatal. The occasion was a late-night birthday party for a record producer at the Platinum House in Atlanta. Suge Knight and Puffy Combs were in attendance with their respective entourages. A fight broke out outside the nightclub and shots were fired. Jake Robles, a Death Row employee who was also a Mob Piru Blood, lay on the ground, seriously wounded. Robles was a close friend of Suge Knight. Witnesses accused Puffy Combs’s bodyguard of the shooting, and Knight immediately put the blame directly on Combs.

A few days after Jake Robles’s death, Mark Anthony Bell, an independent record promoter from New York, was contacted by a mysterious stranger who promised him a record deal if he “cooperated.” According to Randall Sullivan in LAbyrinth, Bell had gone to high school with Puffy Combs and had done some work for Bad Boy. The stranger asked Bell to write down the home addresses of Combs and Combs’s mother on a piece of paper and drop them on the ground where it could be retrieved. The stranger assured Bell that his “help” would never be revealed. Bells refused to give out any information about Combs, suspecting that the stranger was in some way connected to Death Row.

Record promoter Mark Anthony Bell was allegedly confronted by Knight and attacked by several of Knight’s associates at a Dec. 15, 1995, party at the luxurious Chateau Le Blanc in Los Angeles.

According to a police report, Bell is a friend of Sean “Puffy” Combs, the New York head of Bad Boy Entertainment, a rival rap label. Bell, who had done promotional work for both Death Row and Bad Boy, said that on the night of the party he was escorted by Knight into an upstairs VIP room.

After the door was closed, Knight began grilling him for the home address of Combs and his mother. When Bell refused to provide the information, Knight’s associates allegedly began to strike him. One individual grabbed him from behind in a chokehold until he fell to the floor, the report said.

Fearing he would be killed, Bell tried to escape by jumping off a balcony that overlooked the main lobby of the mansion. Knight’s associates allegedly grabbed him and pulled him back into the room, the report said.

Then, according to the report, Knight ordered his associates to clean up the room and make sure Bell was presentable before allowing him to leave.

A friend of Bell witnessed the struggle on the balcony and notified police, who arrived in minutes. But Bell said he was fine and asked the officers to call him a cab. The officers told detectives that Bell had abrasions on his face and arm, but told them he got them in a fall at the party, according to a follow-up police report.

Two days later, Bell began cooperating with police and provided details of the alleged assault, which was described in two police reports.

Bell then hired New York attorney Michael F. Bachner, who notified Knight and Death Row in March that he planned to file a civil lawsuit related to the alleged assault. The suit was never filed, but sources said Bell eventually received a settlement worth an estimated $600,000 from individuals affiliated with Death Row–but not from Knight himself. Several months after the alleged assault, Bell stopped cooperating with authorities, sources said.

Neither Bachner nor Kenner would comment, citing a confidentiality clause in the settlement.

Before receiving his money, sources said, Bell signed a statement declaring that he was “virtually certain” that Knight played no part in the assault.

In that statement, Bell also declared that while he realized he had given several statements to the police after the party, he no longer knew how accurate they were because he was drunk at the time the alleged assault occurred, sources said.

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