2Pac: All Eyez On Me (1996). A Classic Triumph Shaped By Tragedy

<p>B. Cox and J. Owe take a look back at <strong>2Pac</strong>&#39;s acclaimed fourth studio album, 1996&#39;s <em>All Eyez On Me</em>. It was a double-disc of classic singles and historic album cuts fueled by Shakur&#39;s emotions surrounding his recent incarceration and perceived betrayal of those closest to him. He used this classic to take Death Row Records from a top rap label to a pop cultural brand that shot to the top of the industry&#39;s consciousness.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Show Notes</u></strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Stereogum: All Eye On Me Turns 20</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.stereogum.com/1857726/all-eyez-on-me-turns-20/reviews/the-anniversary/" rel="nofollow">https://www.stereogum.com/1857726/all-eyez-on-me-turns-20/reviews/the-anniversary/</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Ambrosia For Heads: Why Tupac&#39;s &#34;All Eyez On Me&#34; Remains The First &amp; Last Flawed Classic Album </strong></p><p><a href="https://ambrosiaforheads.com/2016/02/why-tupacs-all-eyez-on-me-remains-the-first-last-flawed-classic-album/" rel="nofollow">https://ambrosiaforheads.com/2016/02/why-tupacs-all-eyez-on-me-remains-the-first-last-flawed-classic-album/</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Hip-Hop DX: All Eyez On Him; Celebrating 2Pac&#39;s Magnum Opus</strong></p><p><a href="https://hiphopdx.com/editorials/id.3209/title.all-eyez-on-him-celebrating-2pacs-magnum-opus" rel="nofollow">https://hiphopdx.com/editorials/id.3209/title.all-eyez-on-him-celebrating-2pacs-magnum-opus</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Albumism: Revisiting the 5 Best Songs From 2Pac&#39;s &#34;All Eyez On Me: (1996)</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.albumism.com/features/five-best-songs-from-2pac-all-eyez-on-me-20th-anniversary" rel="nofollow">https://www.albumism.com/features/five-best-songs-from-2pac-all-eyez-on-me-20th-anniversary</a></p><br/><br/>Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/the-vault-classic-music-reviews-podcast/donations'>https://redcircle.com/the-vault-classic-music-reviews-podcast/donations</a><