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#62 All Eyez on Me2Pac

A 1990s West Coast hip hop anthem depicting luxury and peril in the Thug Lifestyle. Raw duality.

All Eyez On Me album cover

Genres: West Coast hip hop, gangsta rap, G-funk

Description

"All Eyez on Me" by 2Pac addresses the raw and unapologetic essence of the "Thug Lifestyle." Released during 2Pac's tumultuous period post-incarceration, this double album combines hard-hitting lyrical prowess with seminal West Coast beats. It stands as a larger-than-life final statement from an icon of '90s rap, capturing the relentless scrutiny and pressure 2Pac faced from both the public and his adversaries.

Background

In October 1995, Suge Knight and Jimmy Iovine bailed Shakur out of jail, resulting in an agreement for 2Pac to release three albums under Death Row Records in return. This double album served as the first two albums of his new contract. Initially titled "Euthanasia," it was renamed "All Eyez on Me" to reflect the intense surveillance 2Pac felt from society and law enforcement.

Notable Tracks

  • "California Love": A collaboration with Dr. Dre, fusing G-funk with celebratory lyrics about California's vibrant lifestyle.
  • "Ambitionz az a Ridah": Capturing 2Pac's defiant and resilient spirit with a menacing beat that underscores his unstoppable ambition.
  • "2 of Amerikaz Most Wanted": Featuring Snoop Doggy Dogg, this track showcases a dynamic duo’s boastful and rebellious narrative.
  • "I Ain't Mad At Cha": A reflective song balancing themes of forgiveness and past relationships with a soulful sample underpinning its melody.

Reception and Impact

"All Eyez on Me" was noted for its superior production and 2Pac's impassioned delivery. It debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts, selling 566,000 copies in its first week. With contributions from producers like Dr. Dre and DJ Quik, it supported 2Pac's unfiltered narratives. It earned critical acclaim, landing at No. 3 on Entertainment Weekly’s Top 10 Albums of 1996 and was certified diamond by the RIAA.

Legacy

"All Eyez on Me" remains significant in 2Pac’s discography, embodying the relentless scrutiny and intense lifestyle he endured. It stands as a powerful testament to his enduring legacy in the rap world, echoing the defiant attitude encapsulated in its title track: "All Eyez on Me."

27 songs

2h 12m
  1. 1.Ambitionz Az A Ridah
    4:38
  2. 2.All About U (ft. Nate Dogg, Snoop Dogg, Fatal, Yani Hadati)
    4:37
  3. 3.Skandalouz (ft. Nate Dogg)
    4:09
  4. 4.Got My Mind Made Up (ft. Dat Nigga Daz, Kurupt, Method Man, Redman)
    5:13
  5. 5.How Do U Want It (ft. K-Ci & JoJo)
    4:48
  6. 6.2 Of Amerikaz Most Wanted (ft. Snoop Doggy Dogg)
    4:07
  7. 7.No More Pain
    6:15
  8. 8.Heartz Of Men
    4:43
  9. 9.Life Goes On
    5:02
  10. 10.Only God Can Judge Me (ft. Rappin' 4-Tay)
    4:57
  11. 11.Tradin' War Stories (ft. C-BO, CPO, Outlawz, The Storm)
    5:30
  12. 12.California Love (remix) (ft. Dr. Dre, Roger Troutman) - Remix
    6:26
  13. 13.I Ain't Mad At Cha (ft. Danny Boy)
    4:54
  14. 14.What's Ya Phone # (ft. Danny Boy)
    5:10
  15. 1.Can't C Me
    5:31
  16. 2.Shorty Wanna Be A Thug
    3:52
  17. 3.Holla At Me
    4:55
  18. 4.Wonda Why They Call U Bytch
    4:18
  19. 5.When We Ride (ft. Outlaw Immortals)
    5:10
  20. 6.Thug Passion (ft. Jewell, Outlawz, The Storm)
    5:08
  21. 7.Picture Me Rollin' (ft. Danny Boy, CPO, Big Syke)
    5:15
  22. 8.Check Out Time
    4:39
  23. 9.Ratha Be Ya Nigga (ft. Richie Rich)
    4:14
  24. 10.All Eyez On Me (ft. Big Syke)
    5:08
  25. 11.Run Tha Streetz (ft. Michel'le, Storm, Mutah)
    5:16
  26. 12.Ain't Hard 2 Find (ft. B-Legit, C-BO, E-40, Richie Rich)
    4:29
  27. 13.Heaven Ain't Hard 2 Find
    3:59
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