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Beginnings The Lost Tapes 1981 - 1991

noreply@blogger.com (rick james) — Sat, 21 Jul 2007 12:29:32 PDT

Beginnings: The Lost Tapes 1988-1991 is the seventh posthumously released album from the late hip hop icon Tupac Shakur. It was released June 12[1][2][3] and it contained some of Shakur's first songs recorded in 1989. The collection of songs were originally released in 2000, and was being re-released. The album featured 10 songs featuring Shakur's early crew. These are the tracks that led to Tupac joining the tour with Digital Underground as a roadie for Chopmaster J and a dancer and crew member for Digital Underground. The album was produced by Digital Underground's co-founder Chopmaster J

"Panther Power"
"The Case of the Misplaced Mic"
"Let Knowledge Drop"
"Never Be Beat"
"A Day in the Life"
"My Burnin' Heart"
"Minnie the Moocher"
"The Case of the Misplaced Mic II"
"Static Mix I"
"Static Mix II"

BET Celebrates Black History Month With Hip-Hop Documentary Film Series

noreply@blogger.com (rick james) — Thu, 08 Feb 2007 09:55:02 PST

BET takes a no-holds-barred approach to Black History Month this February by examining the people, artistic elements and events that shaped Black America and influenced popular culture with a series of hip-hop documentaries during "Hip-Hop History Weekend," and a groundbreaking BET News special, "The Top 25 Events That (Mis) Shaped Black America."

Kicking off Hip-Hop History Weekend on Friday February 23 at 8:00 p.m. is "Tupac Shakur: Thug Angel," featuring interviews with friends, collaborators and scholars as they look back on Tupac and define his legacy today; "The MC: This is Why We Do It," which explores the origins of MC'ing, as well as the environmental, spiritual and moral aspects to the art form airs Saturday February 24 at 11:00 p.m.; "Black & Blue: Legends of the Hip Hop Cop," bringing to light hard evidence of the NYPD's controversial "rap unit" profiling premieres Sunday, February 25 at 1:00 p.m.; and closing out the weekend is "The Art of 16 Bars" in which some of rap's biggest MCs share their approach from free styling and writing to how to hold the Mic and dealing with being on tour, airing Sunday, February 25 at 3:00 p.m.

Delving deeper into Black culture is the ground-breaking BET News special, "The Top 25 Events That (Mis) Shaped Black America," premiering Tuesday, February 20 at 10:00 pm. This special takes an intelligent yet irreverent look at black history thanks to commentary from top cultural critics, comedians and celebrities. Bringing it all together is host Paul Mooney, returning from the highly-rated 2006 special "Top 25 Worst Moments in Black History," with the brilliant and politically incorrect humor that has made him a comedic legend.

A Decade After His Death, 2pac Is Busier Than Ever

noreply@blogger.com (rick james) — Tue, 05 Dec 2006 17:27:06 PST

Given his protean output, enduring chart success and road-tested ability to stay in the headlines, it’s easy to forget sometimes that Tupac Shakur is no longer among the living — September marked the 10th anniversary of the rap superstar’s death.
Last month, an album from the man who holds the Guinness Book of World Records’ title as the most successful rapper was issued. “Pac’s Life,” an album of previously unreleased studio material (with the exception of a verse on one song), is Shakur’s 11th album since being killed by an unknown assailant in a 1996 drive-by shooting.
The CD debuted at No. 3 last week when sales figures were released; four of Shakur’s posthumous albums have hit No. 1 on the pop and R&B/hip-hop charts.
“I say it every time, that Tupac left us the blueprints to follow,” Afeni Shakur, the rapper’s mother and an executive producer on “Pac’s Life,” said in a news release about the latest album.
Carrying on what fast is becoming a sub-genre of hip-hop that he unintentionally helped create — the posthumous “duet” between performers who never met in life — Shakur is joined on “Pac’s Life” by chart-topping rappers and singers, including Ludacris and T.I.
But the majority of Pac’s latest collaborators weren’t even old enough to drive a car at the time of his passing: R&B singers Keyshia Cole and Ashanti were, respectively, 14 and 16 in 1996. And rappers Lil Scrappy and Young Buck were just 12 and 15 when Shakur died.
Mostly through the unflagging efforts of Afeni Shakur — and a seemingly bottomless trove of unreleased 2Pac recordings — the rapper isn’t likely to fade into obscurity any time soon (even if, hypothetically, his future releases take titles like “Yo, Is This Mike On?: The Forgotten Tape”).
Last month, the gangsta superstar’s estate announced a 25-city “Tupac Legacy Tour” set to kick off in the spring. His smiling likeness continues to appear in ads and on clothing for Makaveli Branded, the rapper-actor’s street-wear line.

Snoop Dogg: A Tribute To 2Pac - Mixtape

noreply@blogger.com (rick james) — Sat, 02 Dec 2006 19:17:48 PST

Another mixtape, this one is by Snoop Dogg. Its called Snoop Dogg: A Tribute To 2Pac. Enjoy.

Tracklist
1: INTRO (Pac Poem) 1:03
2: CALI-CALIFORNIA 3:52
3: STORY TO TELL 5:02
Featuring Kurupt
4: GANGSTER BOOGIE 4:10
Featuring Dr. Dre & Toddy Tee
5: ARTICULATE THUG 4:51
Featuring Ras Jass & Eastwood
6: X-CHANGE 4:20 Featuring Typhoon
7: WHATCHU TALKIN' ABOUT 4:40
Featuring Daz & Young Wee
8: IF YOUR FRIENDS SEEN ME (What Would I Be) 3:47
Featuring Toddy Tee
9: MO' CHEDDA 3:59 Featuring K-Dee & Glock
10: DON'T GIVE A FUCK 3:58
Featuring Sanyika Shakur
11: RIDE 3:58
Featuring Eastwood
12: "SNOOP" DOGG 'N THE WAX 5:13
Featuring Ice T
13: BREAKDOWN 4:05
Featuring The Unknown DJ & Valerie
14: I NEED A ROLEX 5:02
Featuring Dr. Dre, Ice T & DJ Yella
15: STORY TO TELL (Radio Version) 3:40
Featuring Kurupt
16: X-CHANGE (Remix) 4:16
Featuring Typhoon.

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More 2pac Pictures

noreply@blogger.com (rick james) — Mon, 27 Nov 2006 12:55:43 PST

More Pictures

New Unrealized 2pac Song To Come Out In 50 Cent's Upcoming Album

noreply@blogger.com (rick james) — Sun, 26 Nov 2006 15:30:52 PST

New unrealized 2pac song to come out in 50 Cent's upcoming album, Live or Die. The track's name is "Supply and Demand" by 50 cent, it is supposedly featuring Snoop Dogg and 2pac

Pac's Life Music Video

noreply@blogger.com (rick james) — Fri, 24 Nov 2006 17:16:37 PST

The Pac's Life Music Video
From Pac's Life

Pac's Life Review

noreply@blogger.com (rick james) — Wed, 22 Nov 2006 19:25:46 PST

The Front Cover

The Back

Inside

Inside (Without Cd)

Random Page In Booklet

{The Review Will Be Up Shortly}

2pac's New Album Released

noreply@blogger.com (rick james) — Tue, 21 Nov 2006 15:10:39 PST

Amaru Entertainment/Interscope is proud to release the new Tupac Shakur album, "Pac's Life," featuring contributions from Ludacris, Snoop Dogg, Keyshia Cole, T.I., Ashanti, Young Buck, Lil Scrappy, Carl Thomas, Outlawz, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Big Syke, Papoose, with productions from LT Hutton, Sha Money XL, Swizz Beatz and more.
Pac's Life
Amaru Entertainment/Interscope
Release Date: November 21st
Untouchable (Swiss Beatz Remix Ft. Bone Thugs -n- Harmony)
Pac's Life (Ft. T.I., Ashanti)
Dumpin' (Ft. Hussein Fatal, Papoose, Carl Thomas)
Playa Cardz Right (Female) (Ft. Keyshia Cole)
Whatz Next (Ft. A3, Jay Rock)
Sleep (Ft. Young Buck, Chamillionaire)
International (Ft. Nipsey Hussle, Young Dre, The Truth)
Don't Sleep (Ft. Lil Scrappy, Nutso, Yaki Kadafi, Stormy)
Soon as I Get Home (Ft. Yaki Kadafi)
Playa Cardz Right (Male) (Ft. Ludacris, Keon Bryce)
Don't Stop (Ft. Big Skye, Yaki Kadafi, Hussein Fatal, EDI, Young)
Pac's Life Remix (Ft. Snoop Dogg, T.I., Chris Starr)
Untouchable (Ft. Yaki Kadafi, Hussein Fatal, Gravy)

Thug Mansion (Acoustic Version) Music Video

noreply@blogger.com (rick james) — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 21:40:16 PST

Thug Mansion Music Video

Thug Mansion - Feat Nas

From Better Dayz

Hit Em Up Music Video

noreply@blogger.com (rick james) — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 21:38:37 PST

Hit Em Up - 2pac Feat Outlawz

From Greatest Hits

2 Of Amerikaz Most Wanted - Music Video

noreply@blogger.com (rick james) — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 21:37:55 PST

2 Of Amerikaz Most Wanted - 2pac Featuring Snoop Dogg

From All Eyez On Me

One Nation Mixtape

noreply@blogger.com (rick james) — Thu, 16 Nov 2006 14:18:33 PST

I found this dope mixtape, One Nation. It has 15 Tracks, And is produced by Double K Records. Enjoy.

1. One Nation Intro - 2pac
2. All A Dream (RMX) - The Notorious B.I.G. & 2pac
3. All Eyez On Me (RMX) 2pac ft. The Notorious B.I.G.
4. Better Dayz (RMX) - 2pac ft. The Notorious B.I.G.
5. Deadly Combinations (RMX) - 2pac & The Notorious B.I.G.
6. Everyday Struggle (RMX) 2pac ft. The Notorious B.I.G.
7. Flesh Of My Flesh (RMX) - 2pac & The Notorious B.I.G.
8. Get Money (RMX) 2pac ft. The Notorious B.I.G.
9. House Of Pain (RMX) 2pac & The Notorious B.I.G.
10. Let's Get It On (RMX) - 2pac & The Notorious B.I.G.
11. Nasty Girl (RMX) 2pac & The Notorious B.I.G.
12. Suicidal Thoughts (RMX) - The Notorious B.I.G. ft. 2pac
13. What's Beef (RMX) - The Notorious B.I.G. ft. 2pac
14. One Nation Outro - 2pac
15. (Bonus Track) Get Money (Solo RMX) - 2pac

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How Do You Celebrate Pac's Life?

noreply@blogger.com (rick james) — Tue, 14 Nov 2006 15:15:14 PST

I found this interesting site
http://www.tupaccontests.com/
where you can submit videos, artwork, essays and peoms about tupac to win prizes and get it published by afeni/interscope as a album art, music video or book.

Many Hip Hop Events To Celebrate 2Pac's New Album

noreply@blogger.com (rick james) — Tue, 14 Nov 2006 14:43:20 PST

The Tupac Amaru Shakur Foundation celebrates the release of the new 2Pac CD by giving fans several unique opportunities to hear the album before it hits the streets in two weeks. "PAC'S Life," which is scheduled for release by Amaru/Interscope Records on November 21 features contributions from Ludacris, Snoop Dogg, Keyshia Cole, T.I., Ashanti, Young Buck, Lil Scrappy, Carl Thomas, Outlawz, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Big Syke, Papoose, with productions from LT Hutton, Sha Money XL, Swizz Beatz and more.
In anticipation of the album's release, the Tupac Amaru Shakur Foundation kicks off a week of events, details are:

November 11

ALL EYEZ ON ME: HIP HOP'S LEGENDARY
PERFORMERS AND PHOTOGRAPHERS

Vaknin Gallery, 905 Juniper St., Suite 109 Atlanta, GA 30309
404-513-0169
7:00PM to 10:00PM RSVP to info@urivaknin.com

Tuesday VIP "PAC's Life" CD Preview Party
November 14

Vaknin Gallery, 905 Juniper St., Suite 109 Atlanta, GA 30309
7:00PM-10:00PM

RSVP to DinaTyler@2PAClegacy.com

Wednesday Bring A Coat Drive
November 15 Tupac Amaru Shakur Center for the Arts,
5616 Memorial Drive, Stone Mountain, GA
Everyone who brings a warm winter coat will receive 2
admission tickets to "PAC's Life" Album Release Party
6:00PM to 8:00PM

Friday Bring A Coat Drive continues at TASCA
November 17 6:00PM to 8:00PM
Monday "PAC'S Life" Teen Art competition at TASCA
November 20 Children ages 13-17 will compete in an art exhibit contest
and all art will be posted in the Center for the month of
December. Prizes will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place
winners.
6:00PM to 8:30PM

Tuesday "PAC'S Life" Album Release Party:
November 21 Tupac Amaru Shakur Center for the Arts
5616 Memorial Drive, Stone Mountain, GA 30083
9:00PM to 1:00AM
This week the Tupac Amaru Shakur Center for the Arts was also the setting for the new video for the single "PAC'S Life" featuring T.I. and Ashanti.
Since 2Pac's tragic death ten years ago, his spirit has been kept alive thanks to the extraordinary body of work he left behind, and the commitment his mother Afeni Shakur, has made to continue to get his complete body of work out; work considered even more astonishing given that he was only 25 years old when he was murdered in September 1996. Throughout his life and in the decade since his untimely passing, Tupac has become a role model and inspiration for generations of aspiring artists the world over. To this day, 2PAC remains the greatest hip hop artist of all time.

About TASF
The Tupac Amaru Shakur Foundation (TASF) was founded by Afeni Shakur to provide training and support to artists who aspire to enhance their creative talents. TASF fosters an environment that encourages freedom of expression, serves as a resource for the arts, and empowers through education. To date, more than 600 students have benefited from the program with a broad range of training available via the Annual Performing Arts Day Camp held at the Tupac Amaru Shakur Center for the Arts (home of the Foundation in Stone Mountain, Georgia).

Remebering Makaveli Volume 3 & 2Pac Video Collection Now On Sale

noreply@blogger.com (rick james) — Fri, 10 Nov 2006 15:19:58 PST

http://www.hiphoponline.net/rap/index.php?page=rm3

Remembering Makaveli volume 3, the final chapter in the three disc series of DVD video highlighting unseen and memorable captured moments of 2Pac's life. Remembering Makaveli volume 3 contains over two hours of footage, all of which is exciting to see. The first hour consists of 2Pac's birthday on June 16, 1996. In a mock-documentary style coverage, meet 2Pac's mother, Yaki's mother, each Outlaw, 2Pac's sister, and several other members of his entourage (including the singer of Borrowed Times). The viewer also is treated to a tour of 2Pac's mansion and, as the day progresses on, cameras meet up with 2Pac, Kurupt, Danny Boy, and the Outlawz at the studio. Footage shows the steps in creating an instrumental and the writing of verses to the beat (among partying and lots of drinking and smoking). In addition to the main feature, several rare and previously unseen 2Pac interviews are included. 2Pac speaks on Gridlock'd at length in a rare uncut interview that was later chopped up into 20 second sound bytes for broadcast airing. Hear him discuss the dual roles he takes on as an actor and a musician and the challenges of working alongside extremely talented people. This interview is followed by several others, in which 2Pac discusses his signing to Death Row, the demonization of his image in the media, the sexual assault case against him, working with his role models, and so much more. This volume focuses on 2Pac telling us about 2Pac, so it features a great deal of footage of him talking directly to the viewer and telling us how he came to be the man he was. As with volumes one and two, volume three includes special bonus audio that remains unleaked. This time we are revealing one of the four tracks included as bonus... Letter 2 My Unborn (Original Version) will finally see the light of day! No audio is tagged or otherwise altered. Bonus audio is intended to keep the excitement of the project up - but remember that the video is a rare and unseen glimpse into Pac's life. Note: Audio bonus will only be included if we receive enough interest in this package. Also newly available - The 2Pac Video Collection. This video discography spanning three dvd discs features tag free, full videos with intro screens denoting the director and other relevant credit information. Each video (minus one) is from a digital source, so they will be the best quality video quality possible. Exclusive to this set is Made Niggaz 360 Camera Version in dvd quality! This video is an amazing one-take of 2Pac and the Outlawz rapping to a spinning camera in the center of a room, and the scene does not break away into any other angles or scenes. Now is your chance to own every 2Pac video made, all in order of release, and all in digital quality with an exclusive bonus at the end! Remembering Makaveli Volume 3 cover coming soon. Reference 2pac music video collection cover above for music video listings.

Changes Music Video

noreply@blogger.com (rick james) — Thu, 09 Nov 2006 16:46:33 PST

Changes- Feat Notorious Big
From Tupac Ressurection OST

Until The End Of Time Music Video

noreply@blogger.com (rick james) — Thu, 09 Nov 2006 16:41:19 PST

Until The End Of Time
From Until The End Of Time

noreply@blogger.com (rick james) — Wed, 08 Nov 2006 22:27:06 PST

Hail Mary Music Video

Hail Mary - 2pac
From Don Killuminati: 7 Day Theory

noreply@blogger.com (rick james) — Sat, 04 Nov 2006 11:54:38 PST

2pac - Letter 2 My Unborn [Remixed]

Another Video

2pac - Letter 2 My Unborn [Remixed]
Until The End Of Time

noreply@blogger.com (rick james) — Sat, 04 Nov 2006 11:53:07 PST

2pac - Wanted Dead Or Alive II [Remixed]

Another Video

2pac feat. Snoop Dogg - Wanted Dead Or Alive II [Remixed]
Gridlock'd Soundtrack

noreply@blogger.com (rick james) — Sat, 04 Nov 2006 11:51:11 PST

2pac - If I Die 2Nite [Remixed]

Another Good Song

If I Die 2Nite - 2pac
Me Against The World

More 2pac Pictures

noreply@blogger.com (rick james) — Fri, 03 Nov 2006 17:02:43 PST

Another 2pac album to come out beginning of next year

noreply@blogger.com (rick james) — Wed, 01 Nov 2006 10:01:01 PST

Pac's Life is suspected to be a tribute album and another one is coming around January – February containing a lot of new music and is suspected to have 4 cds.
Stay tuned for more information.

Official Track Listing Released

noreply@blogger.com (rick james) — Sat, 28 Oct 2006 11:40:13 PDT

Here is the Official Track listing

1. Untouchable Swizz Remix featuring Krayzie Bone – Produced By Swizz Beatz

2. Pac’s Life featuring T.I., Ashanti – Produced By LT Hutton

3. Dumpin’ featuring Hussein Fatal, Papoose, Carl Thomas – Produced By Canei Finch

4. Playa Cardz Right (Female) featuring Keyshia Cole – Produced By Carvin and Ivan

5. Whatz Next Featuirng A3, Jay Rock – Produced By Salih

6. Sleep featuring Young Buck, Chamillionaire – Produced By Sha Money XL

7. International featuring Nispey Hussle, Young Dre – Produced By LT Hutton

8. Pac’s Life Remix featuring Snoop – Produced By LT Hutton

9. Playa Cardz Right (Male) featuring Ludacris, Keon Bryce – Produced By Sha Money XL

10. Don’t Sleep featuring Lil Scrappy, Nutso, Kadafi – Produced By E.D.I

11. Soon As I Get Home featuring Yaki Kadafi – Produced By QDIII

12. Don’t Stop featuring Big Syke, Yaki Kadafi, Fatal Hussain, E.D.I., Young Noble, Stormy – Produced By LT Hutton

13. Untouchable featuring Yaki Kadafi, Fatal Hussain, Kastro – Produced By Sha Money XL

*on International versions of the album there will be track
14 - Dear Mama (Remix Version)
this track will not be on the US version.