2pac All Eyez On Me Album

Contents • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Background [ ] In October 1995, and paid the $1.4 million bail necessary to get Shakur released from jail on charges of sexual abuse. At the time, Shakur was broke and thus unable to make bail himself. All Eyez on Me was released following an agreement between Knight and Shakur which stated Shakur would make three albums under in return for them paying his bail. Fulfilling part of Shakur's brand new contract, this double-album served as the first two albums of his three-album contract. Euthanasia was the initial title of the album until it was changed to All Eyez on Me during the recording process. Shakur explained to 's in December 1995 saying: “ It's called All Eyez on Me.

That's how I feel it is. I got the police watching me, the Feds. I got the females that want to charge me with false charges and sue me and all that. I got the females that like me. I got the jealous homeboys and I got the homies that roll with me. Galaxy Remote Servicing Suite Manually.

Everybody's looking to see what I'mma do now so All Eyez on Me. ” All Eyez on Me was originally intended for a Christmas 1995 release but was pushed back as Shakur continued to record music and shoot music videos for the album. Recording and production [ ] The album features guest spots from 2Pac's regulars, such as former- members and, as well as,,,, and,,,, and among others. The song 'Heartz of Men' samples a portion of Richard Pryor's comedy album. Most of the album was produced by and, with help from on the songs ', which he himself appeared in also as an album guest spot, and 'Can't C Me', which was Clinton's appearance.

Also produced, mixed and made an appearance on the album, but had to use his real name on the credits because his contract with prevented him from using his stage name. Lyrical themes [ ] The songs on All Eyez on Me are, in general, unapologetic celebrations of living the 'Thug Lifestyle'. Though there is the occasional reminiscence about past and present friends, it is a definite move away from the social and political consciousness of and. The songs on the album along with the name of the album itself, allude to the feeling of being watched.

With songs like 'Can't C Me' and 'All Eyez on Me', 2Pac makes it known that he feels the presence of surveillance, most notably by the police. The album also references the fact the 2Pac is under the attention of many fans, being his fourth studio album.

All Eyez on Me is the fourth and final studio album by American rapper 2Pac. It was released on February 13, 1996, by Death Row Records and Interscope Records. All Eyez on Me is the fourth studio album by American rapper 2Pac and the last one to be released during his lifetime. It was released on February 13, 1996, by Death.

Singles [ ] The first single, ' featuring and was released, December 28, 1995. This is perhaps 's best-known song and his most successful, reaching number one on the for two weeks (as a double single with ') and 5 weeks at number one in. The song was nominated for a as a and (with Dr.