2Pacalypse Now
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| 2Pacalypse Now | ||
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| Studio album by 2Pac | ||
| Released | November 12, 1991 | |
| Recorded | 1990 - 1991 | |
| Genre | Rap | |
| Length | 52:02 | |
| Label | Amaru Entertainment | |
| Producer(s) | Shock G & Money-B, DJ Fuse, Pee-Wee and Big D the Impossible | |
| 2Pac chronology | ||
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2Pacalypse Now (1991) |
 Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z. (1993) |
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2Pacalypse Now was Tupac Shakur's debut album, released in November 1991. Though less polished and lacking the hard-hitting produced beats of his later albums, it was his most overtly political work. He addresses social problems such as police brutality, poverty, teenage pregnancy, and drug use, some issues giving a lyrical glimpse into the world of a young black person on the urban streets of the United States. It is hailed by many critics and fans for its underground feel, with many rappers such as Nas and Talib Kweli having admitted to find inspiration from the album.[1].
The album generated significant controversy stemming from Dan Quayle's public criticism of it after a youth in Texas shot a state trooper and his defense attorney claimed he was influenced by 2Pacalypse Now and its strong theme of police brutality. Quayle made the statement, "There's no reason for a record like this to be released. It has no place in our society," to which journalist Marcus Leshock asks, "Was it really the record that Dan Quayle thought had no place in our society, or was it Tupac?"
The record never achieved the same success as many of Shakur's later albums owing in part to rough construction and sometimes repetitive beats, but it was important in showcasing Shakur's political conviction and lyrical talent. It featured three singles, "Brenda's Got a Baby", "Trapped" and "If My Homie Calls".2Pacalypse Now can be found in the Vinyl Countdown ad in the instruction manual for Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas.
Contents |
[edit] Track listing
- "Young Black Male" – 2:35
- "Trapped" (featuring Shock G) – 4:44
- "Soulja's Story" – 5:05
- "I Don't Give A Fuck" (featuring Pogo) – 4:20
- "Violent" – 6:25
- "Words of Wisdom" – 4:54
- "Something Wicked" (featuring Pee Wee) – 2:28
- "Crooked Ass Nigga" (featuring Stretch) – 4:17
- "If My Homie Calls" – 4:18
- "Brenda's Got a Baby" (featuring Dave Hollister) – 3:55
- "Tha' Lunatic" (featuring Stretch) – 3:29
- "Rebel Of The Underground" (featuring Ray Luv and Shock G) – 3:17
- "Part Time Mutha" (featuring Angelique & Poppi) – 5:14
[edit] Samples
Young Black Male
- "Good Ole Music" by Funkadelic
Trapped
- "Holy Ghost" by Bar-Kays
- "The Spank" by James Brown
Soulja's Story
- "No Name Bar" by Isaac Hayes
- "Ain't No Sunshine" by Bill Withers
- "Sneakin' In The Back" by Tom Scott
Crooked Ass Nigga
- "Crab Apple" by Idris Muhammad
If My Homie Calls
- "Let A Woman Be A Woman, And Let A Man Be A Man" by Dyke & the Blazers
- "Fat Mama" by Herbie Hancock
- "Chameleon" by Herbie Hancock
- "I Don't Know What This World Is Coming To" by The Soul Children
Rebel Of The Underground
- "Impeach The President" by The Honey Drippers
Part Time Mutha
- "Part-Time Lover" by Stevie Wonder
[edit] Album singles
| Single cover | Single information |
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"Trapped"
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"If My Homie Calls"
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[edit] Album Chart Positions
| Year | Album | Chart positions | |
| Billboard 200 | Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums | ||
| 1992 | 2Pacalypse Now | #64 | #13 |
[edit] Singles Chart Positions
| Year | Song | Chart positions | |||
| Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks | Hot Rap Singles | ||||
| 1992 | "Brenda's Got A Baby/If My Homie Calls" | #23 | #3 | ||
