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The gruesome details surrounding Tupac's third solo offering are enough to give any music fan the willies. Released when Tupac was in jail serving time for a rape conviction and just after his recovery from being shot-up gangland-style at a recording studio, this was his most introspective piece of work to date. The heavy-hearted album opens up with a radio commentary describing the circumstances surrounding his shooting, and then plunges headfirst into Pac's infatuation with death. "So Many Tears," "Death Around the Corner," and "If I Die 2Nite" are all dark, eerily prophetic tunes that lend credence to widespread theories which suggest that Pac anticipated his impending death. The perpetually thugged-out wonder reveals a more benevolent side when it comes to gender and family issues. On "Dear Mama"--a fitting tribute to his mother recorded in the "Keep Ya Head Up" vein--Pac takes listeners into the loving recesses of his heart, while on "Can U Get Away," he echoes similar respectful sentiments to black womynkind. This is probably Pac's most progressive issues-oriented release before he signed to Death Row and became a full-blown thug. --Dalton Higgins
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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD
I just bought this CD and it's incredible. When I saw the cover it showed such class that no other rap cd has. it's not this gold, glittery garbage on the cover, it's the life story of a young man taken before his prime, Tupac Shakur. This album comes from the heart. Don't worry that Tupac Shakur has been imprinted with the visage of a gangster rapper... that is the biggest gang of nonsense I've ever heard! When I think of gangster rap I think of these rap cds that consist of killing a million people in their lyrics. On this CD, that's not even an issue. The death that's constantly discussed is Tupac's fear of his own untimely demise (which incidentally came in 1996.) Some of the songs I liked contained the themes of death(Death Around the Corner, If I Die 2Nite), the future of the black generation (Young Niggaz), domestic abuse (Can U get away), motherly love (Dear Mama), love for hip hop's old school (Old Schol) of which I'm a fellow fan of just like Tupac was, and Tupac's etho which was tatooed across his stomach, the so-called Thug Life. It's his outlook on life and this man was more than the controversial superstar you see on CNN. Buy this album and get into the lyrics. it will be your favorite CD.
17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
By zenogeek
Format:Audio CD
"More exaltation for a dead guy who not only created his own problems, but blamed society for most of them. And now his mental problems are marketed to teens who essentially believe all his miserable bullcrud and end up ruining their lives themselves." -a music fan (amazon review)
As tempted as I am to retort and turn this review section into a battle of wits, I'll forgive and harbor no ill feelings against a man who'll neither remove his anonymity for the sake of feedback nor explain his reasons for such a harsh review that had nothing whatsoever to do with the actual content of the CD. Regardless, the response above is not uncommon. 2Pac has always sparked much controversy and public interest being that much of the last chaotic years of his life was overwhelmingly covered by the media during a time when gang violence ran rampant through the streets of L.A. to the East Coast. Gaining fame and stardom following his first Death Row Record, "All Eyes On Me", 2Pac quickly earned the reputation as a ruthless hardcore thug who answered to no authority; a trait many angry young kids like him related to. But flowing underbeath his concrete exterior was the soul of a softspoken poet who hoped for redemption and understanding in a society that often left his talent and true intentions unrecognized. "Me Against The World", possibly the most underrated of his life's work, was in many ways, a memoir chronicling the sequence of events leading to up to his incarceration in prison. Contrary to what title and "music fan" suggests, his title song, "Me Against the World" is actually a positive and uplifting message, concerning his stand on death, economic hardships and a corrupt bureacracy, directed to his fans and listeners who had no outlet through which to vent their feelings of oppression in a world that didn't care for them.
/The message I stress/ to make it stop study your lessons/ don't settle for less/ even the genius asks questions/ Be grateful for blessings/ Don't ever change/ keep your essence/ The power is in the people and politics we address/ Always do your best/ don't let the pressure make you panic/ And when you get stranded/ And things don't go the way you planned it/ Dreamin of riches, in a position of makin a difference/ Politicians and hypocrites, they don't wanna listen/
"Dear Mama" is arguably the highlight of this album as it exposes the man who also sought to shed a positive light on the women in his life as he did many times before and later on. This track also is a revelation regarding the reasons for his entry into gangs and drugs at a young age.
I hung around with the thugs/ And even though they sold drugs/ They showed a young brother love/
2Pac honestly expressed his reasons for his choices with no attempt at excusing them but also his hopes and wishes for a positive change in both his life and society in general, which tragically could not be realized post "All Eyez on Me's" release. This album both reveals the complex emotions of a man who lived in constant danger but tried desperately to see through better times and the constant paranoia and infatuation with death that affected him and his thoughts after being mortally wounded by gunfire. And even if this album wasn't the most successful financially, it was indeed truly the most meaningful.
Finally in one last response to "a music fan" or those who feel you can sum up a man in five sentences, I'll leave you with the words of 2Pac.
"Only God can Judge Me"
As tempted as I am to retort and turn this review section into a battle of wits, I'll forgive and harbor no ill feelings against a man who'll neither remove his anonymity for the sake of feedback nor explain his reasons for such a harsh review that had nothing whatsoever to do with the actual content of the CD. Regardless, the response above is not uncommon. 2Pac has always sparked much controversy and public interest being that much of the last chaotic years of his life was overwhelmingly covered by the media during a time when gang violence ran rampant through the streets of L.A. to the East Coast. Gaining fame and stardom following his first Death Row Record, "All Eyes On Me", 2Pac quickly earned the reputation as a ruthless hardcore thug who answered to no authority; a trait many angry young kids like him related to. But flowing underbeath his concrete exterior was the soul of a softspoken poet who hoped for redemption and understanding in a society that often left his talent and true intentions unrecognized. "Me Against The World", possibly the most underrated of his life's work, was in many ways, a memoir chronicling the sequence of events leading to up to his incarceration in prison. Contrary to what title and "music fan" suggests, his title song, "Me Against the World" is actually a positive and uplifting message, concerning his stand on death, economic hardships and a corrupt bureacracy, directed to his fans and listeners who had no outlet through which to vent their feelings of oppression in a world that didn't care for them.
/The message I stress/ to make it stop study your lessons/ don't settle for less/ even the genius asks questions/ Be grateful for blessings/ Don't ever change/ keep your essence/ The power is in the people and politics we address/ Always do your best/ don't let the pressure make you panic/ And when you get stranded/ And things don't go the way you planned it/ Dreamin of riches, in a position of makin a difference/ Politicians and hypocrites, they don't wanna listen/
"Dear Mama" is arguably the highlight of this album as it exposes the man who also sought to shed a positive light on the women in his life as he did many times before and later on. This track also is a revelation regarding the reasons for his entry into gangs and drugs at a young age.
I hung around with the thugs/ And even though they sold drugs/ They showed a young brother love/
2Pac honestly expressed his reasons for his choices with no attempt at excusing them but also his hopes and wishes for a positive change in both his life and society in general, which tragically could not be realized post "All Eyez on Me's" release. This album both reveals the complex emotions of a man who lived in constant danger but tried desperately to see through better times and the constant paranoia and infatuation with death that affected him and his thoughts after being mortally wounded by gunfire. And even if this album wasn't the most successful financially, it was indeed truly the most meaningful.
Finally in one last response to "a music fan" or those who feel you can sum up a man in five sentences, I'll leave you with the words of 2Pac.
"Only God can Judge Me"
33 of 37 people found the following review helpful
By Done
Format:Audio CD
Tupac Shakur's 4th album "Me against the World" released in 1995, is arguably the illest rap album ever. When Hiphops most loved, most controversial legendary MC dropped this album, he showcased to the world more than ever his intellectual and poetic ability. The media liked to portray him as a violent thug, but in truth it was never like that, first and foremost Tupac was a musician with a message for the world, who never held back from displaying emotion whether it be anger, love, sadness etc, even if it meant he was going to be hated for it. Every track on this album is nice, some of my favourites (among many) include "Me against the World", "So Many Tears" and "Dear Mama" one of the realest tracks Pac ever wrote. Pac seemed to know that death was in his cards, and he gives indication of this on some of the tracks, throughout this album. Music on this album covers many different topics and many different emotions, as one person wrote "If there's a facet of the human experience that's left uncovered on this release, I can't think of it". It wasnt just Pacs lyrics, beats, versatility or production that made him the best, it was that real raw emotion, he put into his works that made him Hiphops most loved. "Me against the World" is one of the best albums of the 90s, essential for anyone who loves good music.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
What can I say...
It's one of the greatest rappers ever to grace the genre. It's old school, raw, thuggish and everything you could want from 2Pac. Highly recommended and one of my favorites.
Published 29 days ago by Blake E.
5.0 out of 5 stars
A True Hip-Hop Masterpiece
I will never forget the day I bought this album when I was only 12 years old back in 1997. Very few albums in those days could hold my attention enough to listen from beginning to... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Gary Coffman
5.0 out of 5 stars
2pac's cd
I think this CD is one of the greatest CD's of all time! I enjoy listening to it every day on my way to work and coming home.
Published 2 months ago by bwalker2
5.0 out of 5 stars
The best 2Pac out there
This is by far my favorite work from my favorite rap artist. One listen to tracks like Lord Knows and Temptations you can't help but to realize his musical genius.
Published 2 months ago by FaithLoveGrace
5.0 out of 5 stars
Classic
This is real music i dont know what that on the radio now a days but this right here is a real classic
Published 2 months ago by Keith Stewart
1.0 out of 5 stars
NOT A REMASTERED VERSION
My 1 star rating applies to the quality of the CD itself, not to 2pac or the album. We all know where 2Pac stands in the history of rap music. That's not even up for debate. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Tio Pepe
1.0 out of 5 stars
Not what was promised
The case was screwed up. Scratches everywhere!!!!!!!! The disc Was chipped. It was not what was said it was going to be.
Published 3 months ago by Matthew Fest
5.0 out of 5 stars
Old school
This was a good price for a 2pac cd most people try to jack up the price since it is an original copy and one of his first cds I don't think I could have found a better deal so... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Angelas review
5.0 out of 5 stars
one of those timeless cd's
this is one of them cd's i had to have for my collection, and i am very thankful to have it now.
Published 4 months ago by Randy Wright
5.0 out of 5 stars
Pac for life
Lyrics second to none. Suits every generation. Listening to 2pac makes him alive. Nice selection. Strongly recommended to whoever likes hiphop
Published 4 months ago by Mustapha
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