Released November 12, 1991 on Interscope Records Rereleased in 1998 on Amaru/Jive Highest Chart Position: #4 R&B, #64 Pop Certified Gold April 19, 1995
2Pacalypse Now, the great debut release, is probably 2Pac's most raw political album. He addresses social issues such as police brutality, poverty, teenage pregnancy, and drug abuse with the anger of a young black male. This album was strongly criticised by politics and the media. Vice president Dan Quayle believed " that this album has no place in our society". It didn't help this album's image when it was found in the tape player of a young black male who shot and killed the police officer who pulled him over. The male was at the time listening to Souljah's Story; one of the songs where 2Pac raps in detail about killing cops.
This album showcases all of the elements of 2Pac's nature that he later focused on at various stages in his life and career. 'Brenda's Got A Baby' and 'Violent' highlight 2 extremes of his complex character: Sadness in circumstances and raw vengeful anger driven by a need to survive.
This album was produced along with his friends from Digital Underground.
Album tracklist
Young Black Male Trapped Souljaz Story I Don't Give A Fuck Violent Words Of Wisdom Something Wicked Crooked Ass Nigga If My Homie Calls Brenda's Got A Baby Tha Lunatic Rebel of The Underground Part Time Mutha
Produced by: The Underground Railroad, Big D the Impossible, Shock-G, Pee Wee, Jeremy, Raw Fusion, Live Squad Co-Produced by: 2Pacalypse Executive Producer: Atron Gregory for TNT Recordings, Inc. Project Coordinator: Leslie Gerard-Smith
Mastered at Rocket Lab in San Fransisco, California by Kenneth K. Lee Jr. Recorded at Starlight Sound in Richmond, California. Mixed at Starlight Sound and Hyde Street Studios in San Fransisco, California.
Guest Appearances by: Shock-G, Gold Money, Raw Fusion, Stretch
2Pacalypsenow (1991) #4 R&B, #64 Pop GOLD – poza de PTM, in 2 PAC's Discography · 10.8KB
