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2Pac – DIOS [Unreleased Album] CD

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2Pac - DIOS (Unreleased Album)
2Pac - DIOS (Unreleased Album)

2Pac - DIOS [Unreleased Album] CD

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  1. Mike Tyson Song (OG)
    Prod. Dat Nigga Daz, Dec.14, 1995 (Tyson vs. Mathis Fight)
  2. Komradz (So So Crazy) (OG)
    feat. Storm, E.D.I. Mean, Mussolini, Napolean, Kastro
    Prod. Johnny "J" Jackson, Oct.28, 1995 for ''АЕОМ''
  3. When We Ride (OG)
    feat. Hussein Fatal, Kastro, Napoleon
    Prod. DJ Pooh, Oct.27, 1995 for ''АЕОМ''
  4. Too Late Playa (Explicit)
    feat. MC Hammer, Big Daddy Kane, Nutt-so, Danny Boy
    Prod. Johnny "J" Jackson, March 07, 1996 for MC Hammer's''Too Tight''
  5. Borrowed Times (OG) feat. Chelle
    Prod. Johnny "J" Jackson, April 02, 1996
  6. What'z Next
    feat. Prince Ital Joe, Natasha Walker, Mopreme, Mussolini
    Prod. Johnny "J" Jackson, Nov.16, 1995 for ''АЕОМ''
  7. Outlaw Immortal (OG Mixdown)
    feat. Yaki Kadafi, Hussein Fatal, E.D.I Mean, Mussolini
    Prod. Sam Sneed, Jan.10, 1996
  8. Watch Ya Mouth (OG)
    Prod. L.T. Hutton, July 10, 1996 for ''The Don Killuminati''
  9. The Fight (Road to Glory) (OG Mix)
    Prod. Johnny "J" Jackson, March 14, 1996 (Tyson vs. Bruno Fight)
  10. Don't Stop The Music (OG)
    feat. E.D.I. Mean, Fatal Hussein, Jewell
    Prod. Johnny "J" Jackson, Nov.22, 1995 for ''АЕОМ''
  11. If There's A Cure (OG) feat. Snoop Doggy Dogg
    Prod. Johnny "J" Jackson, Feb.21, 1996
  12. Ride 4 Me (OG) feat. Hussein Fatal, Kurupt, Scarr-lo
    1996
  13. War Games (OG Remix)
    feat. Napoleon, E.D.I. Mean, Young Noble, Yaki Kadafi
    Aug., 1996
  14. If They Love Their Kids (Death Rox Mixdown)
    feat. Napoleon, Kastro
    Prod. Johnny "J" Jackson, Jan.21, 1996
  15. Let's Get It On (Ready 2 Rumble) (OG Mix)
    Prod. Scott Gutierrez, Sep.06, 1996 (Tyson vs. Seldon Fight)
    (The Last 2Pac's Song)
  16. Come With Me (Interlude) feat. Danny Boy
    Prod. Johnny "J" Jackson, Oct.15, 1995

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2Pac - DIOS (Unreleased Album)
2Pac - DIOS (Unreleased Album)

2Pac - DIOS (Unreleased Album)
2Pac - DIOS (Unreleased Album)

Makaveli - One Nation (Front Cover)
Makaveli - One Nation (Front Cover)

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2Pac - Troublesome '21 Album Front Cover

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Deon ”Big D The Impossible” Evans Tears Open His Vault of Unreleased Tupac Songs (Interview)

Deon ''Big D The Impossible''Evans
Deon ''Big D The Impossible''Evans

In today’s music industry, most record producers just don’t get the shine they deserve because of controversial industry politics. Deon Evans is among them. Deon Evans is a multi-platinum record producer who is best known for beat-making for the late Tupac Shakur. His claim to fame is producing “Brenda’s Got a Baby” on Tupac’s 1991 debut album, 2Pacalypse Now.

In 1992, 2Pacalypse Now hit No. 34 on the Billboard 200 and No. 13 on the Top R&B / Hip-Hop Albums Chart, while “Brenda’s Got a Baby” made it to No. 23 on the Hot R&B / Hip-Hop Singles Chart and No. 3 on the Hot Rap Singles Chart. Under the moniker “Big D the Impossible,” Deon produced several multi-platinum hit records for Tupac, including “Changes” and “Ghetto Gospel,” which were later remixed and released on Tupac’s posthumous albums.

Deon Evans began making beats at the age of 14 and was trained by DJ and long-time friend, Vernal “Sleepy V” Daudson, Chris “CJ Flash” Jordan and David “DJ Fuze” Elliot. At the age of 17, Deon was introduced to Money B (of Digital Underground) who was also in the early stages of his career. At 19, Deon was making beats at a professional level. Deon’s brother James (Evans), introduced him to Jeffery “Clever Jeff” Jones – in which the pair began making beats together in Berkley, CA. Big D was later acquainted with Greg “Shock G” Jacobs, Atron Gregory and Jimmy “Chopmaster J” Dwight. Deon finally met Tupac Shakur at a Raw Fusion concert which proceeded on to both of them working together throughout Shakur’s short-lived rap career.

Deon sat down with us (originally published in The Beat Liinx Magazine) and discussed the most memorable highlights of his career, including working with the late Tupac Shakur. He spoke about working on the unreleased Tupac tracks “Fadeway” and “Straight Outta Richtown,” where Tupac was a ghost-writer for a female artist by the name of Yanni. Big D also took the time to talk about how he feels about his songs being remixed by other producers on posthumous Tupac albums, as well as the projects he is currently working on and his career plans for the future.

How did you meet Tupac?

Deon Evans: Tupac and I finally got to work with one another after we met at a Raw Fusion concert in Berkeley, CA after I had made a beat tape for Money B to give to Tupac for a show he had to do in Marin City two weeks earlier.

How many versions of “Ghetto Gospel” were recorded by Tupac?

Deon Evans: First off, there are a couple of cuts to a lot of Tupac songs. As far as “Ghetto Gospel” goes, the vocals weren’t lost, they where recorded over because Tupac wanted a different take of the song for a special that was going to air on MTV. He put his kid group on the song as well. I still have a copy of the original vocals for that song.

What song sample was used for the original version of “Black Cotton?”

Deon Evans: This song had different versions cut to it as well. The sample used was “Fragile” by Sting.

What is the name of the singer that is featured on the original version of “Changes,” and is the original title of the song “Changes 92’?”

Deon Evans: The singer on the original version of “Changes” was Poppy. As far as I know, it was the only title to that song.

In the original version of “Black Cotton,” the intro from “Pain” was used. Whose idea was it to use that intro (In reference to the intro: “I couldn’t help but notice your pain. My pain? It runs deep. Share it with me.” – Star Trek V: The Final Frontier)?

Deon Evans: That intro was Pac’s idea. He used to watch Star Trek.

Do you consider Tupac to be an influence to your work?

Deon Evans: Sure I do. When I was around Pac, I never understood why he would always want to be in the studio. That dude had a serious work ethic and it paid off for almost everybody but him. As for me, now I understand that was just that hustle and drive he had for his music and him wanting to share it with his friends to be on his level.

Tell us about a specific recording session you had with Tupac.

Deon Evans: On the session for “Pat Time Mutha,” Tupac had just gotten his wisdom teeth pulled and he came to the studio ready to work. We thought Pac was trying to prove something, but once again it was just his work ethic. He wrote his rap in minutes and then he went in to the booth and began to spit his rap. I mean literally spit his rap with blood and everything on the mic and around it. It was a unique experience. He got it done in three takes.

Talk to us about the unreleased track “Fadeway.”

Deon Evans: It was a song that he had done featuring Sean and Julian, a couple of friends of mine at the time. I don’t quite remember the name of the group, but the song was about people who wrote for the Pop Charts instead of giving you real stories from the heart will eventually disappear.

Speak to us about the unreleased song “Straight Outta Richtown.”

Deon Evans: “Straight Outta Richtown” was a song that was written by Tupac for Yanni – his female artist at the time.

How did you feel when you found out that “Dopefiend’s Diner” and “Resist the Temptation” were going to be remixed on The Best of 2Pac (2007)?

Deon Evans: When those songs were released, I was a little upset because “Dopefiend’s Diner” was a personal favorite of mine and the remix just didn’t do it any justice. In retrospect, I am never mad about remixes because sometimes they shed new light on a song that has never come out.

How did Tupac choose the beats that he wanted to rap over?

Deon Evans: It was a combination of both; if I had beats that Tupac liked, he wrote to them or we would go to the studio and make them there.

Speak to us about the recording session for “Flex.”

Deon Evans: “Flex” was cut in New York, where Majesty of the Live Squad had a sample he wanted to use. I sampled it and began building the beat around it. I wasn’t in the studio when the Outlawz got on the track or when the additional production was done to it.

You are credited for the song “Street Life.” Did you produce that record?

Deon Evans: I know of two different versions of “Street Life.” The one I produced and the other version with Snoop Dogg I didn’t produce.

How would you describe Tupac’s personality while working in the studio?

Deon Evans: I remember Tupac being a tear jerker, but he also took his time to spit his rhymes. I never really got the chance to check Tupac out [while he was] on Tha Row and he wanted it that way from one of my last conversations with him. I figured that he was just looking out for me.

How did you meet Money B and DJ Fuze?

Deon Evans: I met Money B, thru Verndale “Sleepy V” Daudson, a friend of mine that actually got me DeeJaying and producing music. Vern was working with Money B at his house and I stopped by one day and that’s how I met him. I met DJ Fuze thru Chris “CJ Flash” Jordan, another friend of mine that was also a DJ / Producer that got me into the game. Vern and Chris were from the same dance group. Fuze use to dance as well, but I knew him from DeeJaying. He helped me keep my DJ skills up and then when he and Money B formed their group MGM, they sold me my first drum machine and let me hang out and get my game on producing as well.

Have you been asked by Amaru to work on any future Tupac projects?

Deon Evans: Yes, they asked me to work on some of my old material, but due to politics not being right, it never happened.

What is the name of the singer that is featured on the original version of “Ghetto Gospel”?

Deon Evans: It was Poppy.

How was your relationship with Tupac while he was on Death Row Records?

Deon Evans: I didn’t keep in touch with Tupac much when he was on Death Row Records, but we did speak every now and then. The last conversation I had with Tupac was at a Digital Underground video shoot, where he and Marion “Suge” Knight showed up in their black and red Rolls Royce’s.

What was your reaction to Tupac getting shot in a drive-by in Las Vegas of 1996?

Deon Evans: When Pac got shot, I was working at UC Berkeley. I was shocked but didn’t feel like he was going to die. When he finally did die, I was at work again and then I was in tears because no matter what me and Pac went thru on a professional level, I had a lot of brotherly love for Pac. He was my friend and I never wished him dead for any reason.

What is your fondest memory of Tupac?

Deon Evans: One of the fondest memories I had of Pac was the time I had to rescue him from a mob of school kids on the set of Poetic Justice (1993) when Pac got noticed by a couple of kids. It wasn’t long before a whole mob of school kids were trying to get autograph’s and hand shakes and such so I literally had to pick-up Pac over my head and take him back to his trailer.

Being a multi-platinum record producer like your self takes a lot of hard work. What advice would you give someone who would like to follow in your footsteps?

Deon Evans: Honestly, the advice I would like to offer is work hard even when you are thinking you are working hard. Challenge yourself to work harder, also network, don’t just work so hard that you can’t work and make business moves to get some notoriety and connections. If you only wanna make beats, get yourself a manager to handle getting your beats off for you; also get a couple of attorney’s. Have just one and wonder or have two and save thousands.

What is your favorite song that you produced for Tupac?

Deon Evans: My Favorite song I produced by Pac was “Brenda’s Got a Baby” just because I originally made that beat for a girl I liked at the time. Needless to say, she turned me down, but that’s OK because it was my first top ten song I got on Pac (top three to be exact), so it worked out any way. Thank you Pac.

What artists in today’s rap game do you think could come close to having the same work ethic that Tupac had?

Deon Evans: I like Weezy just because he put’s out records every other week, plus m*#@! F*^%# he’s ill.

What can we expect from Deon Evans in the near future?

Deon Evans: You may see me on a couple of new records with Ne-Yo. For those that don’t know, I gave him that name. You will also see me on a couple of projects that my homie Brite Ware is hooking me up with. I am officially on my 2009 hustle at the labels trying to get mine in. I feel I never got any shine off Tupac’s records, so I am really trying to make sure my voice is heard this time around at all costs.

Thank you for taking the time to let us interview you Deon. We wish you the best of luck for the future. Do you have any last words for your fans?

Deon Evans: I would like to thank all of my fans (if any) for supporting Pac’s legacy and anyone else that I worked with. Back in March 2008, I had a conversation with Tupac’s sister, and it actually turned out to be a huge misunderstanding. And yes, since I am very humble, I would like to take the time and apologize to her and Afeni Shakur and everyone who thinks that I don’t got love for Pac. It’s a shame that he had to die for everyone to eat off of him, but I personally am grateful to have had the chance to grace his presence. Pac truly was a smart and talented gifted artist and human being, and a friend that I miss because we had a lot of great times together, along with Mopreme Shakur, Dana “Mouse Man” Smith, Man Man, Mike Cooley, the Outlawz, Ronniece, Poppa and Poppy, Jermamy, and Pee Wee. I will never forget those times. Before I go, I want to say what’s up to my kids, Akira and Kai, and the rest of my family and friends.

2Pac’s “Throw Ya Hands Up” Original Handwritten Lyrics [November, 1994]

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Throw Ya Hands Up Handwritten Lyrics.
Throw Ya Hands Up Handwritten Lyrics.

2Pac has written the song “Throw Ya Hands Up” in blue ink on 2 pages of lined 8×10 notebook paper. The song is one of Pac’s finest protest songs and wasn’t released until 1995 on the “Pump Ya Fist” inspired by the Black Panthers album. An incredible piece of Tupac’s genius writing. Very good condition. Comes with a James Spence Authentication (JSA) Letter of Authenticity and a Gotta Have Rock & Roll Certificate of Authenticity.

Throw Ya Hands Up Handwritten Lyrics.
Throw Ya Hands Up Handwritten Lyrics.
Throw Ya Hands Up Handwritten Lyrics.
Throw Ya Hands Up Handwritten Lyrics.

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2Pac’s Original Studio Reel-To-Reel Unreleased [August 05, 1994]

2Pac's Original Studio Reel-To-Reel Unreleased [August 05, 1994] List
2Pac's Original Studio Reel-To-Reel Unreleased [August 05, 1994] List

An original studio reel-to-reel from Tupac Shakur’s on August 5th, 1994. This was under Interscope and the reel consists of “Hold On” interlude 1 & 2, “Are You Still Down” interlude, “Bitchin” beginning and short ending (both unreleased), “Death Around the Corner”, “It Ain’t Easy” and “Only Fear of Death” final & instrumental. The reel has handwriting presumed to be in the hand of Carlos Warlick, the assistant engineer for the track, however it is possible some of the writing could be in Tupac’s hand. DISCLAIMER: This item is being sold as an artifact, with no copyrights. Reproduction of this tape is strictly prohibited. Very good condition. Comes with a Gotta Have Rock & Roll Certificate of Authenticity.

2Pac's Original Studio Reel-To-Reel Unreleased [August 05, 1994] List
2Pac’s Original Studio Reel-To-Reel Unreleased [August 05, 1994] List
2Pac's Original Studio Reel-To-Reel Unreleased [August 05, 1994]
2Pac’s Original Studio Reel-To-Reel Unreleased [August 05, 1994]
2Pac's Original Studio Reel-To-Reel Unreleased [August 05, 1994]
2Pac’s Original Studio Reel-To-Reel Unreleased [August 05, 1994]

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DL: 2Pac Vault Access Volumes One and Two [DVD]

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2Pac Vault Access Volumes One and Two
2Pac Vault Access Volumes One and Two

2Pac Vault Access Volumes One and Two [DVD] Containing:

2Pac & Death Row Concert (January 4, 1996)
Welcome 2 Death Row (DAT Rip. Previously Unleaked)
Immortal (Produced By Sam Sneed, 2'' Master Reel, Previously Unleaked)
Geto Starr (Charlie-O Remix, Protools Master)
All Eyez On Me ( Samples DAT)
Sam Sneed - Street Scholars (Snippets)
Don't Sleep and Geto Starr (Full Vocal Reconstructs)
and more!

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DL: 2Pac – Ready 4 War [1998] OG Bootleg by G. Litt

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2Pac - Ready 4 War (1998) Front
2Pac - Ready 4 War (1998) Front

2Pac - Ready 4 War [1998] OG Bootleg by G. Litt

Pressed and sold after 2Pac's death. It was labeled as an unofficial released or leftover tracks from All Eyez On Me. Songs were lifted off from the studio where 2Pac was recording some songs are in their raw state and unmixed. Country: Canada, Released: 1998

2Pac - Ready 4 War (1998) Back
2Pac - Ready 4 War (1998) Back

2Pac - Ready 4 War (1998) Disc
2Pac - Ready 4 War (1998) Disc

  1. Lil' Homies (Original)
  2. Tear Drop & Closed Caskets (Original)
  3. Still I Rise (Oriignal) Featuring – The Outlawz
  4. What's Next (Original)
  5. Hell 4 A Hustla (Original)
  6. Secrets Of War (Original)
  7. Wiping Niggaz Off The Map
  8. Under Pressure 2
  9. Black Jesus (Original)
  10. Bad Boys Killaz (Runnin' On E) (Original)
  11. Did U Pray Today?
  12. Thug Nation
  13. Soldiers Story II
  14. Still Mournin' (Black Jesus II)

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DL: 2Pac – Hit ‘Em Up 2 [1998] OG Bootleg by G. Litt

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2Pac - Hit 'Em Up 2 (1998) Front
2Pac - Hit 'Em Up 2 (1998) Front

2Pac – Hit 'Em Up 2 [1998] OG Bootleg

Pressed and sold after 2Pac's death. It was labeled as an unofficial released or leftover tracks from All Eyez On Me. Songs were lifted off from the studio where 2Pac was recording some songs are in their raw state and unmixed. Country: Canada, Released: 1998

2Pac - Hit 'Em Up 2 (1998) Back
2Pac - Hit 'Em Up 2 (1998) Back

2Pac - Hit 'Em Up 2 (1998) Back. CD
2Pac - Hit 'Em Up 2 (1998) Back. CD

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2Pac / Makaveli – One Nation [Volume 1 – 7 Dayz] [Unreleased Album] CD

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Makaveli - One Nation (Front Cover)
Makaveli - One Nation (Front Cover)

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The recording process for that album, titled One Nation, began at Can-Am Studios in Tarzana, California on June 14, 1996. 2Pac, along with the Outlawz, invited Brooklyn rap crew the Boot Camp Clik, Nice & Smooth’s Greg Nice, The Luniz’s Numskull, Asu and Capital LS of the New Jersey-based group Rumpletilskinz. Pac, who intended to drop numerous volumes of One Nation, also had plans to reach out to superstars like Nas, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Scarface, Outkast, E-40, and others to contribute to the project and join his mission to create unity and peace within the culture. Unfortunately, those plans would never fully materialize.

Side A Westside

  1. Untouchables - Makaveli, Bad Azz, Snoop Doggy Dogg, E.D.I. Mean, Yaki Kadafi (5/31/96) (Prod. L.T. Hutton & Soopafly)
  2. Fright Night (Whatcha Gonna Do) - Makaveli, Storm (6/12/96) (Prod. Duane Nettlesbey)
  3. Ya Own Style - Makaveli, Greg Nice, E.D.I Mean, Young Noble (6/14/96) (Prod. Darryl Harper)
  4. Tattoo Tears - Makaveli, Young Noble, Napoleon, Yaki Kadafi, Kastro (6/17/96) (Prod. Kurupt)
  5. Secretz Of War (Rulez Version) - Makaveli, Kurupt, Hussein Fatal, Yaki Kadafi (6/18/96) (Prod. Johnny J.)
  6. U Can Be Touched - Makaveli, Sixx Nine, Napoleon, E.D.I. Mean, Kastro, Young Noble, Yaki Kadafi (4/24/96 & 6/22/96) (Prod. Johnny J.)
  7. Thug Luv - Makaveli, Bizzy Bone & Sylk-E Fyne (6/2?/96) (Prod. DJ U-Neek)

Side B Eastside

  1. Ginseng Power (Thug Nigga) - Makaveli, Capital LS, Asu (6/17/96) (Prod. Kurupt)
  2. World Wide Dime Pieces - Makaveli, Queen, Capital LS, Greg Nice, Asu, Snoop Doggy Dogg (6/17/96) (Prod. Capital LS)
  3. Military Minds - Makaveli, Cocoa Brovas, Buckshot (6/17/96) (Prod. Darryl Harper)
  4. Jawz Tight - Makaveli, Capital LS, Buckshot, Asu, Smif N Wessun, Numbskull, E.D.I. Mean, Napoleon, Yaki Kadafi (6/18/96) (Prod. Daz Dillinger)
  5. Brothaz In Arms - Makaveli, Buckshot, Cocoa Brovaz (6/18/96) (Prod. Darryl Harper & Capital LS)
  6. Never Call U Bitch Again (Eastcoast Version) - Makaveli, Buckshot, Cocoa Brovaz, Danny Boy, Jewell (6/19/96) (Prod. Johnny J.)
  7. Set It Off (One Nation) - Makaveli, Greg Nice, E.D.I Mean, Young Noble (6/19/96) (Prod. Greg Nice & Darryl Harper)

Makaveli - One Nation (Back Cover)
Makaveli - One Nation (Back Cover)

Makaveli - One Nation (Middle Cover)

Makaveli - One Nation (Middle Cover)
Makaveli - One Nation (Middle Cover)

Makaveli - One Nation CD

As Tupac said: ''I was born on the east coast, I love the east coast.'' He collected rap artists from the East coast and the recording session that wanted to issue. This session the called ''One Nation''

“‘Pac felt like New York people wasn’t really fucking with him, and Tek and Steele was like, they had fucked with him,” Buckshot said. It would be the liner notes of Smif-N-Wessun’s debut album, Dah Shinin’ and subsequent shout outs of, “Keep Ya Head Up” that would ultimately unite the two parties. But unlike most instances involving those who would one day like to work with Tupac musically, ‘Pac was the one who initially reached out.

“‘Pac called the studio one night; we’re in the studio, doing the album with Heltah Skeltah,” Buckshot recalled. “He like, ‘Yo, I want you to come out, what you doing two days from now? I want you to come out here and do an album with me… I’m sitting here with Greg Nice right now, we eating chicken.’ And I was laughing and he said, ‘Fly out,’ and I said, ‘We there.’”
Footage was recently released showing the two camps meeting outside of the airport. Tupac met up with Boot Camp Clik personally, as he and the Outlawz greeted the New York super group upon exiting the limo sent for them.



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A handwritten letter to 'Big Lock' (which has been reported as unearthed by XXL) revealed that Tupac was planning a collaborative album with artists from different parts of the country for an all-region project called ONE NATION.

one nation letter 2pac

ANOTHER PROJECTS

2Pac - DIOS (Unreleased Album)
2Pac - DIOS (Unreleased Album)

2Pac - Troublesome '21 Album Front Cover
2Pac - Troublesome '21 Album Front Cover

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2Pac – Troublesome ’21 (Unreleased Album) CD

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2Pac - Troublesome '21 Album Front Cover
2Pac - Troublesome '21 Album Front Cover

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At the beginning of 1992 2Pac starts to prepare his second official album, which was originally supposed to be called “Black Starry Night”. As the recording process went on over the next few months, 2Pac decided to change the name to “Troublesome ’21”.

“Troublesome ’21” was scrapped by Time Warner due to the outcry in the media and political legislatures over such lyrics. There are a total of 7 songs, which were not on commercial release, including ''Troublesome'' (unreleased), ''I Wonder If Heaven Got A Ghetto''(released on R. U. Still Down?, 1997), Don’t Call Me Bitch (unreleased), What Goes On (unreleased) , Crooked Nigga Too (released on ''Loyal To The Game'', 2004), Still Don’t Give A Fuck (unreleased), Nothing But Love (released on ''I Get Around'' Single, 1993 and R. U. Still Down?, 1997). A truly historical piece of Pac memorabilia due to the fact these are never released or heard songs due to the lyrics being controversial at the time.

The album was produced by Stretch, Big D the Impossible, Truman Jefferson, Laylaw, D-Flow Production Squad

30 years later, at the start of 2022, “Troublesome ’21” DAT was leaked. Hadn’t Time Warner refused to release it, this CD would’ve been Pac’s second official studio album.

2Pac - Troublesome '21 Album Back Cover
2Pac - Troublesome '21 Album Back Cover

2Pac - Troublesome '21 Album Middle Cover
2Pac - Troublesome '21 Album Middle Cover

2Pac - Troublesome '21 Album Middle Tracklist
2Pac - Troublesome '21 Album Middle Tracklist

2Pac - Troublesome 21 CD
2Pac - Troublesome 21 CD

Tracklist:

  1. Intro (Unreleased) - 0:48
  2. Strictly Fo' My Niggas - 5:49
  3. Streets R Death Row - 3:25
  4. I Get Around - feat. Digital Underground - 4:19
  5. Holler If You Hear Me (Unreleased) - 5:10
  6. Don't Call Me Bitch (Unreleased) - 5:05
  7. Papas Song - feat. Wycked & Poppi - 5:24
  8. Representin'- 2:38
  9. Crooked Nigga Too (Unreleased) feat. Stretch - 4:21
  10. What Goes On (Unreleased) - feat. Mouse Man & Wycked - 4:21
  11. Still Don't Give A Fuck (Unreleased) - 3:43
  12. I Wonder If Heaven Got A Ghetto - 4:41
  13. Nothing But Love - 5:04
  14. Troublesome (Unreleased) - 3:49
  15. Keep Your Head Up - feat. Dave Hollister - 4:21
  16. Brothas In the Pen (Unreleased Bonus Тrack) - feat. Mopreme Shakur & Mouse Man

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

2Pac - DIOS (Unreleased Album)
2Pac - DIOS (Unreleased Album)

Makaveli - One Nation (Front Cover)
Makaveli - One Nation (Front Cover)

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1996-06-19 / Day 6 – ”One Nation” Project. The Last Pac’s Day In L.A.

June 19, 1996, Day 6 of the ”One Nation” project.

Makaveli - One Nation (Back Cover)
Makaveli – One Nation (Back Cover)

Recorded songs:

Set It Off feat. Jewell, Asu, Tek, Capital LS, Greg Nice, Buckshot

Never Call U Bitch Again feat. Buckshot, Cocoa Brovaz, Danny Boy, Jewell

One Nation Project (Main Information)

One Nation Day 1 (June 14, 1996)

One Nation Day 2 (June 15, 1996)

One Nation Day 3 (June 16, 1996)

One Nation Day 4 (June 17, 1996)

One Nation Day 5 (June 18, 1996)

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Rap Culture in American Universities: Why Is It So Popular?

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Rap Culture in American Universities Why Is It So Popular
Rap Culture in American Universities Why Is It So Popular

If you are a rap lover but think that it can’t be part of education, this article is for you. You’ll understand that even an educational institute can support your interest.

Rap is a recitative in that the performer reads rhythmically to the beat, with or without music. The difference between rap and poetry reading is that, in this case, the leading role is played by rhythm, not the poetic size or the presence of rhyme. Following jazz and reggae rap, he came out of the poor black neighborhoods and, for a time, was limited by social boundaries.

The word means to hit. Such an obvious and straightforward origin did not suit everyone, so new interpretations emerged when rap gained popularity. One of the most popular is an abbreviation. For example:

●      Rhythm and Poetry

●      Rhythmic African Poetry

●      Radical American Poetry

The performer, respectively, is called a rapper or MC, an abbreviation of Master of Ceremonies. In the 1970s, this was given to a presenter who presented DJs with ironic characteristics, rhyming, and recitative in the hip-hop space. Later, other decipherments with a similar meaning appeared in the abbreviation:

●      Microphone controller

●      Mic checka

●      Music commentator

Why is rap so popular among teenagers in American universities?

Rap is considered a way to self-realize students, something many American teens struggle with doing, especially at universities. It can be especially hard for students of music schools to write academic papers about music, and they are thinking, “Oh my god, do my dissertation instead of me, please”. But in the modern world, this wish can be made because you can use any writing service and spend time on your hobbies while your work is written. This way, education will be engaging for every child.

Rap can also inspire teens, especially teens who are unsure about their future or are bullied by a teacher. Many rappers were uncertain about their future while studying in classes, and teens may take these rappers as role models and learn a lesson from their mistakes because they “made it”, and they can relate to them as if they were in the same shoes as these teens are in today.

Believe it or not, every university, college, or school helps students maintain rap culture.

Universities shouldn’t be perceived as the place where every student should only study, so the educational institutions help children develop their skills. Teachers can make rap battles, tell children about the history of this genre, tell them to think up their rap as a home task or tell them to write a research about rap culture. Because it’s like poetry, students can speak about their problems through texts.

Rap inspires teens to do what they believe in, but it also affects how they aspire for their lives. Many rappers present a very romantic lifestyle – they have expensive cars, money, and it seems as if they never have one bad day. This life aspiration, a “rap lifestyle”, has been influencing teens when showing off money became a staple in music videos. In the 1990s, Gangsta rap increased in popularity, influencing teens more than ever. Teens began looking like their idols, wearing baggy shirts, baggy pants, ripped jeans, etc. Many also got their hair spiked up, got tattoos and piercings as they became more popular among teenagers. The rise of Gangsta rap had a significant role in fashion in the 90s.

The 2000s showed how much Teens no longer liked Gangsta rap but wanted more melodic and, in a way, a sad type of rap. Rap seemed to be heading to a simpler state in the late 2000s, where you could express your feelings and tell a story through music. The significance of rap in American teen culture has turned into a vital part of pop culture, so much that teens flooded the music charts and made rap the number one preferred genre in America in 2017.

Conclusion

All in all, rap is viral now. Even children about eight years old know rappers and their names. Rap is growing, and there is a diversity of cultures in America. Many new artists are coming out with their spin on what rap is to them. The loud bass and disgusting vulgar language seem to provoke an uproar in the teenage culture. Can we see another significant turn in rap for the better? Will teenagers get sick of rap today? Only time can tell.

DL: For The People Ent. – Inside Death Row Vol. 2

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For The People Ent. - Inside Death Row Vol. 2 Front Cover
For The People Ent. - Inside Death Row Vol. 2 Front Cover

Inside Death Row Volume 2

Inside Death Row Volume 2 takes you back to the Death Row Records 1995 Christmas party. View the party as it happened with appearances from Jewell, O.F.T.B., The Lady Of Rage, Michel’le, Dr. Dre and more!

DVD Bonuses

Suge behind bars

2Pac’s message from prison

Where are 2Pac’s masters?

Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg Performance

Music Videos

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For The People Ent. - Inside Death Row Vol. 2 DVD
For The People Ent. – Inside Death Row Vol. 2 DVD
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