Scarface and 2Pac, two of the most prolific and vivid songwriters in hip-hop history, collaborated to create a deeply introspective masterpiece. As the lead single from Scarface's fourth studio album The Untouchable, produced by Mike Dean, Tone Capone, and Scarface -featuring Johnny P on the hook - the song was released shortly after the death of 2pac, peaking at number … [Read more...] about Classic Collaborations: Scarface & 2Pac – “Smile” (Prod. Mike Dean, Tone Capone, Scarface)
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Ice-T Talks To Tim Sanchez, Shad Reed, & Chad Kiser About Making “6 In The Mornin'”, Working With Ice Cube & 2Pac On “Last Wordz”, Performing With Madonna + More During West Coast Styles Interview
Ice-T is the OG of OG's, a living legend, and the epitome on longevity. The multi-hyphenate icon is always on his grind, whether it's acting on a network TV show like Law & Order: Special Victims Unit for more than two decades, appearing in commercials for Tide and Geico, or winning Grammy awards with his long-running metal band Body Count, and collaborating with fellow … [Read more...] about Ice-T Talks To Tim Sanchez, Shad Reed, & Chad Kiser About Making “6 In The Mornin'”, Working With Ice Cube & 2Pac On “Last Wordz”, Performing With Madonna + More During West Coast Styles Interview
$hort Stories: Too Short Talks Seeing 2Pac For The Last Time On The Night He Was Shot In Las Vegas
In the latest episode of Too Short‘s $hort Stories series, the Bay Area icon and West Coast pioneer talks about seeing 2Pac the night he got shot in Las Vegas. "I saw 2Pac the night he got shot in Vegas. It was probably about a couple of hours, maybe, before it happened. I went tot the fight, it was one of those classic Mike Tyson fights. He knocked him out in like 90 … [Read more...] about $hort Stories: Too Short Talks Seeing 2Pac For The Last Time On The Night He Was Shot In Las Vegas
Death Row Records Launches Virtual Museum Celebrating 30th Anniversary
Iconic West Coast hip-hop label Death Row Records launched the ‘Experience On Death Row’ virtual exhibition commemorating its 30th anniversary this year. The virtual museum offers a retrospective of the label's history, its rise under the guidance of super-producer Dr. Dre and bodyguard-turned-music mogul Marion "Suge" Knight. The "experience" also takes a look at the … [Read more...] about Death Row Records Launches Virtual Museum Celebrating 30th Anniversary
Former Death Row Records Producer Kurt Kobane Details 2Pac Studying Nas’ ‘It Was Written’ In The Final Hours Before His Death + More In Art of Dialogue Interview
Former Death Row Records producer Curtis “Kurt Kobane” Couthon is featured on the latest Art of Dialogue show and discussed the final hours of 2Pac's life, detailing the day he, 'Pac, the Outlawz and other Death Row affiliates drove to Las Vegas, Nevada. Among the topics discussed in the interview, Kobane speaks on the encounter 2Pac had with the Long Beach Poly varsity … [Read more...] about Former Death Row Records Producer Kurt Kobane Details 2Pac Studying Nas’ ‘It Was Written’ In The Final Hours Before His Death + More In Art of Dialogue Interview
Melle Mel Reveals 2Pac Was Helping Him Get A Record Deal Before He Died
Hip-Hop pioneer and legendary emcee Melle Mel of the Furious Five recently sat down with Art of Dialogue to discuss a myriad of topics including meeting 2Pac for the first time at the House of Blues, his reaction to hearing 2Pac shout him out on the Me Against The World song "Old School", and also gives his opinion on the 2Pac and Notorious B.I.G. beef. One of the more … [Read more...] about Melle Mel Reveals 2Pac Was Helping Him Get A Record Deal Before He Died
E-40 Says That 2Pac Was Ahead Of His Time During Club Shay Shay Interview With Shannon Sharpe
E-40 recently spoke to Shannon Sharpe on episode 25 of the Club Shay Shay podacst about hip-hop icon Tupac Shakur. “2Pac had all the visions and was ahead of his time. He did so much in so little time. He was only 25-years-old…But he had that Bay in him and was gangsta about it. That was real bossy.” E-40 later goes on to talk about what made 2Pac unique. “He talked … [Read more...] about E-40 Says That 2Pac Was Ahead Of His Time During Club Shay Shay Interview With Shannon Sharpe
E-40 & Too Short Share 2Pac Stories On All The Smoke Podcast With Stephen Jackson & Matt Barnes
Bay Area icons E-40 and Too Short were recently talking to Stephen Jackson and Matt Barnes on the All The Smoke podcast where they opened up about their relationship with 2Pac and share some crazy stories about his work ethic and talent. Check out the video below: … [Read more...] about E-40 & Too Short Share 2Pac Stories On All The Smoke Podcast With Stephen Jackson & Matt Barnes
Fat Joe & Notorious B.I.G. Were Recording Album Featuring 2Pac Diss Tracks
On his Instagram Live show celebrating the Notorious B.I.G., Fat Joe was talking to Swizz Beatz and Timbaland of VERZUZ and revealed that he and Biggie had been recording together, and had a few songs in the can, much of them being disses towards 2Pac. The songs never ended up being released. During the IG Live chat, Fat Joe tells Tim“You know I worked on an album with … [Read more...] about Fat Joe & Notorious B.I.G. Were Recording Album Featuring 2Pac Diss Tracks
Conversations With Chad: Chris “The Glove” Taylor Details Early Provocative Madonna/Ice-T Performance, The Michael Jackson Glove Connection, Working With Dr. Dre, “Weird” Al + More
On today's episode Chad Kiser talks with legendary producer Chris "The Glove" Taylor, who has worked with some of the most incredible and high-profile artists in music like Ice-T, Dr. Dre, Nas, Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, LL Cool J, and Xzibit to name a few. During this Conversations With Chad exclusive interview, "The Glove" details the events of a 1983 show where Madonna … [Read more...] about Conversations With Chad: Chris “The Glove” Taylor Details Early Provocative Madonna/Ice-T Performance, The Michael Jackson Glove Connection, Working With Dr. Dre, “Weird” Al + More
Roniece Levias Releases Tribute To Bobby Caldwell With “Do For Love” Remake
Singer/Songwriter Roniece Levias releases her tribute to the Bobby Caldwell slow classic “Do For Love.” Roniece Levias sang background vocals on "Brenda's Got A Baby", which is the second single by 2Pac from his 1991 debut album 2Pacalypse Now, along with Dave Hollister. She can also be heard on numerous West Coast projects like Too Short's 1993 classic Get In … [Read more...] about Roniece Levias Releases Tribute To Bobby Caldwell With “Do For Love” Remake
From The MTV Vault – Unreleased Behind The Scenes Footage Of 2Pac & Snoop Dogg From ‘2 of Amerikaz Most Wanted’ Video (1996)
The MTV Vault YouTube channel has released rare footage of Tupac Shakur and Snoop Dogg on the set of the “2 Of Amerikaz Most Wanted” music video. During the on-set interview, MTV News talked to Snoop Dogg and Tupac on about the music video, their partnership, and legacy. The Behind-The-Scenes footage features appearances from the late Nate Dogg, Suge Knight, Kurupt, Daz … [Read more...] about From The MTV Vault – Unreleased Behind The Scenes Footage Of 2Pac & Snoop Dogg From ‘2 of Amerikaz Most Wanted’ Video (1996)
From The MTV Vault : Unreleased Behind The Scenes Footage of ‘California Love’ w/ 2pac & Dr. Dre
MTV Vault YouTube channel has released rare footage of Tupac Shakur and Dr. Dre on the set of “California Love” music video. The footage starts off with Tupac and Dr. Dre joking around and giving a big shout out to director Hype Williams who appears on camera briefly. “You gonna win an award for this one,” shouted Tupac. During the on-set interview, Dr. Dre stated how … [Read more...] about From The MTV Vault : Unreleased Behind The Scenes Footage of ‘California Love’ w/ 2pac & Dr. Dre
Conversations With Chad: Colin Wolfe Talks Making ‘The Chronic’ With Dr. Dre, Working With 2Pac & MC Breed, Michael Jackson, and Madonna
From N.W.A’s 100 Miles and Runnin’ to The Chronic music producer Colin Wolfe was Dr. Dre’s right-hand man, lacing songs like “Fuck The Police Pt. 2”, “Real Niggaz Don’t Die”, “Deep Cover”, and “Fuck Wit Dre Day (And Everybody’s Celebrating)” with innovative grooves and sounds never before heard in gangsta rap, much less hip-hop itself. Colin … [Read more...] about Conversations With Chad: Colin Wolfe Talks Making ‘The Chronic’ With Dr. Dre, Working With 2Pac & MC Breed, Michael Jackson, and Madonna
Tupac’s Original Version of ‘Dear Mama’ Surfaces
The passing of Tupac "2Pac" Shakur's mother, Afeni Shakur, has brought many to revisit the rapper's beloved track "Dear Mama" in remembrance. Now a version of the song that is said to predate the popular recording has surfaced courtesy of Tupac's early collaborator DJ King Assassin. The original version of "Dear Mama" includes vocals from Yo-Yo and some other samples … [Read more...] about Tupac’s Original Version of ‘Dear Mama’ Surfaces
Q&A With Producer Rick Rock: Talks Experiences With Dr. Dre, Tupac & Who He Wants To Produce For (The BallerStatus Interview)
Bay Area-bred producer Rick Rock may not have the headline-commanding name of a Dr. Dre, or the media prowess of a Kanye West, but the multi-platinum producer feeding your ears a steady diet of classic tunes for close to 20 years. Since those early years of producing for the Conscious Daughters, MC Eiht, Spice 1 and others, he has provided the sonic back drop to many of your … [Read more...] about Q&A With Producer Rick Rock: Talks Experiences With Dr. Dre, Tupac & Who He Wants To Produce For (The BallerStatus Interview)
Q&A With Rappin 4-Tay: Legend Talks ‘Still Standing’ Album, Reminisces About Career (The BallerStatus Interview)
Rappin' 4-Tay made his debut on Too Short's 1988 album, Life Is...Too Short, and the Fillmore, San Francisco rapper would never look back. After a short prison stint, 4-Tay started off his solo career with Rappin' 4-Tay Is Back in 1991. Three years later, the follow-up album Don't Fight the Feelin came, which included the hits "Playaz Club" (which hit #36 on the Billboard … [Read more...] about Q&A With Rappin 4-Tay: Legend Talks ‘Still Standing’ Album, Reminisces About Career (The BallerStatus Interview)
Warren G Discusses Upcoming Nate Dogg Album (The XXL Magazine Interview)
West Coast-bred rapper/producer Warren G dropped his debut album, Regulate...G-Funk Era, in 1994. Featuring his late homie Nate Dogg, G-Funk's lead-single "Regulate" went on to be a major hit and catapulted the album to selling over 3 million copies. Over the last 20 years, Warren has released several solo albums, including Take a Look Over Your Shoulder, I Want It All, The … [Read more...] about Warren G Discusses Upcoming Nate Dogg Album (The XXL Magazine Interview)