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| "On record, 2Pac went out with flair." - Rolling Stone. The gangsta's statement includes Picture Me Rollin', Ambitionz Az A Ridah, No More Pain, more. |
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| 1 Ambitionz Az a Ridah |
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| 2 All About U |
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| 3 Skandalouz |
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| 4 Got My Mind Made Up |
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| 5 How Do You Want It |
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| 6 2 of Amerikaz Most Wanted |
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| 7 No More Pain |
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| 8 Heartz of Men |
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| 9 Life Goes On |
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| 10 Only God Can Judge Me |
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| 11 Tradin War Stories |
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| 12 California Love (RMX) |
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| 13 I Ain't Mad at Cha |
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| 14 What'z Ya Phone No. |
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| 15 Can't C Me |
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| 16 Shorty Wanna Be a Thug |
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| 17 Holla at Me |
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| 18 Wonda Why They Call U B____ |
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| 19 When We Ride |
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| 20 Thug Passion |
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| 21 Picture Me Rollin' |
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| 22 Check Out Time |
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| 23 Ratha Be Ya N____ |
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| 24 All Eyez on Me |
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| 25 Run tha Streetz |
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Album Review
Maybe it was his time in prison, or maybe it was simply his signing with Suge Knight's Death Row label. Whatever the case, 2Pac re-emerged hardened and hungry with "All Eyez on Me", the first double-disc album of original material in hip-hop history. With all the controversy surrounding him, 2Pac seemingly wanted to throw down a monumental epic whose sheer scope would make it an achievement of itself. But more than that, it's also an unabashed embrace of the gangsta lifestyle, backing off the sober self-recognition of "Me Against the World". Sure, there are a few reflective numbers and dead-homiez tributes, but they're much more romanticized this time around. "All Eyez on Me" is 2Pac the thug icon in all his brazen excess, throwing off all self-control and letting it all hang out -- even if some of it would have been better kept to himself. In that sense, it's an accurate depiction of what made him such a volatile and compelling personality, despite some undeniable filler. On the plus side, this is easily the best production he's ever had on record, handled mostly by Johnny J (notably on the smash "How Do U Want It") and Dat Nigga Daz; Dr. Dre also contributes another surefire single in "California Love" (which, unfortunately, is present only as a remix, not the original hit version). Both hits are on the front-loaded first disc, which would be a gangsta classic in itself; other highlights include the anthemic Snoop Dogg duet "2 Of Amerikaz Most Wanted," "All About U" (with the required Nate Dogg-sung hook), and "I Ain'T Mad At Cha," a tribute to old friends who've gotten off the streets. Despite some good moments, the second disc is slowed by filler and countless guest appearances, plus a few too many thug-lovin' divas crooning their loyalty. Erratic though it may be, "All Eyez on Me" is nonetheless carried off with the assurance of a legend in his own time, and it stands as 2Pac's magnum opus. ~ Steve Huey, All Music Guide
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